Have you recently had a bad stomach virus that won’t go away, or an ongoing sore stomach has been bothering you for a while? If so, read on, as it’s likely that you are experiencing an inflamed stomach lining, poor gut health, or gastritis. What is Gastritis? Gastritis is when the stomach lining has become …
Amaranth – a Gluten Free Alternative
Amaranth grains are very small and have a slight nutty flavour. It contains more protein than wheat or any other gluten free grain including oats (28g of protein in 1 cup of Amaranth). It’s a great high quality plant protein choice as it’s an excellent source of lysine which is an important amino acid and …
The Importance of Fibre in your Diet
Fibre helps regulate the body’s use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check. Foods rich in fibre also contain powerful protective agents, such as antioxidants and phytochemicals. High fibre diets can also help in weight control as it keeps your bowels moving, helps you feel full and reduces the urge to …
Fibre Content of Common Foods
Legumes & Peas Portion Amount of Fiber Adzuki beans, cooked 1 cup 17 g Black beans, cooked 1 cup 15 g Black turtle soup beans, cooked 1 cup 17 g Broad beans (fava), cooked 1 cup 9 g Cow peas (blackeyes), cooked 1 cup 11 g Cranberry beans, cooked 1 cup 16 g French beans, …
A Guide to Clean Eating
Foods to Eat Anything in its natural form: fresh, unpackaged, unprocessed and organic where possible. Eat every colour of the rainbow for maximum antioxidants. Fish: Fatty fish is great for Omega 3 Fats. Salmon, Tuna, trout, haddock and many others. Wild-caught fish is best. Meat: Lean Beef, lamb, pork, chicken and others. Grass-fed is best. …
Antioxidant Salad Recipe
This is a great salad which is packed full of antioxidants.Red cabbage is packed full of Vitamin C (so don’t boil it!), antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, and helps lower cholesterol. It’s also one of the best sources of glucosinolates which is said to aid the prevention of cancer. Fennel is another fab source of Vitamin C …
