5 Surprising Things That Make Me Very Human
If you know me, or have been following me for a while you will know what I’m into, that’s no surprise. However, there are a few things I will admit here that you likely didn’t know about. My role and goal is to inspire and help people make the connection between their health, the food they eat and the soil…
5 Habits That Make Me Who I Am
Ever since I was little, I wanted to be around people. I’m an extrovert…or maybe an ambivert actually, but it means that I have always gotten my energy from being around people. My dad used to take me to my basketball games on Saturdays, coach me from the sidelines (probably completely annoying my coach ha ha) and then the best…
How My Life Changed a Decade Ago
Years ago, I found myself in a tight spot, very tight, stressful. One that I couldn’t seem to get out of…not on my own anyway. That’s when my life changed dramatically. I was on the verge of a burnout and felt like I could snap at any moment. Have you ever experienced that? Sound familiar? I was doing all the…
Why Zinc is the Nutrient You Must Have
The Importance of Zinc Zinc is the second most abundant trace mineral in the body and is found in every cell. It’s an important nutrient required by hundreds of enzymes that help in metabolism, digestion, nerve function, and more. It’s also essential for the maintenance of vision, taste and smell. The recommended daily amount (RDA) is 8mg (women) and 11mg…
The Gut Microbiome and the Brain
Since the Human Genome Project was followed by the Microbiome Project, we have been learning more and more about how important our gut flora are to our health. More bacteria than cells The bacteria we have in our guts weighs up to 2kg (3-4lbs). The gut contains tens of trillions of bacteria that are made up of over 1000 different…
10 tips for dealing with anxiety and depression
Top 10 tips to freedom from stress & anxiety When dealing with health issues such as stress, anxiety or depression it’s important to look at it from different angles. Nutrition plays a key role here and a Nutritional Therapist can best advise you on supplements and herbs as well as changes you can make in your daily diet. If you…
Deficiencies in These Nutrients May Cause Depression
Is your diet be missing crucial nutrients that could eventually lead to mental health issues? Today is World Mental Health Day and we’ve come long way in our awareness around mental health issues. We realise that they are just normal ‘health issues’ that need to be treated and deserve our open attention. Raising awareness about the causes of depression and…
Brain Food During a Pandemic
3 Ways to Feed Your Brain With a pandemic that has really hit the world hard since March this year, there’s no clear end in sight and more of us are looking to protect our physical and mental health. The health of our brain and immune system. As the number rise again we’ve seen an increase in depression, anxiety, suicidal…
How Much Fruit & Veg Should You Eat Daily?
Confused about what and how much fruit & veg to eat? You’re not alone, according to Standford Magazine. Many of us wander the aisles of the grocery store, reading labels and wondering what is the right food to put into our cart. In fact, some of us don’t do that at all as it’s too much to think about. We…
A HEALTHY DIET = A HEALTHY MIND.
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