Think of dark chocolate as a perfectly good excuse to indulge every now and then without the need to overthink about bad consequences for as long as you don't overeat (as with everything else). The benefits that dark chocolate can bring are greatly dependant on the type of chocolate, quantity eaten and amount of cacao… Continue reading HOW DARK CHOCOLATE CAN PREVENT CHRONIC DISEASE
Category: Fats and Oils
CULTURED GUT-NOURISHING BUTTER
Did you know you can make your own gut-friendly butter at home, but instead of using the usual cream to make it, just take it further and add a natural probiotic to it! Plus, you can also infuse it using your favourite herbs or spices and beautiful sea salt flakes to make it taste divine.… Continue reading CULTURED GUT-NOURISHING BUTTER
MERCURY TOXICITY IS FAKE NEWS*
The fear of mercury is still doing more bad than good in most pregnant: Thing is that, this claim is misinterpreted and misguided as well as misused by medical staff without much understanding or further look into the nutrients that these foods contain nor interact with. There are certain fish that should be avoided during… Continue reading MERCURY TOXICITY IS FAKE NEWS*
EVENING PRIMROSE AS AN OESTROGEN TREATMENT
Both European settlers and Indians in the Americas used evening primrose as food. But you will be surprised to learn the impact that this special flower’s oil has on hormone health, skin, hair and even bones,...powerful! The dietary supplement of evening primrose comes from the gathered seeds of the flowers, cold-pressed to gather the oil… Continue reading EVENING PRIMROSE AS AN OESTROGEN TREATMENT
GHEE AND HOW TO MAKE IT
Ghee is simmered butter for a long period of time to achieve higher smoke point than butter, acquiring a different taste and removing milk and water rests. Higher smoke point than butter, at 250°C, hence safer to cook in. Use ghee for baking, frying, roasting, and it won’t destroy its nutrients. Good option for people… Continue reading GHEE AND HOW TO MAKE IT
NUTRITION AND THE FEMALE CYCLE
In this article we're going to see how the female cycle changes and what those changes mean, how can we support the body along the way and the impact nutrition can have on your cycle. Menstrual Phase: day 1 of period until last day of bleeding. The lining of the uterus is shedding and your… Continue reading NUTRITION AND THE FEMALE CYCLE
DIET CAN PROTECT FROM UV
Sun is extremely important for our body, cycles and rhythms, it’s essential. Depending on your ethnicity AND DIET, you will actually be able to absorb vitamin D easier, take sun without an issue or get burnt. Tanning is burnt skin cells. When the skin turns red: danger zone. Red, as with everything in nature, draws… Continue reading DIET CAN PROTECT FROM UV
ROE IS HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS
Salmon roe is one of the most nutritious foods on earth. Bright in color, attractive to the palate, rich in protein and very high in omega-3, vitamin D and especially B12, has a lot to offer! Per 100g, salmon roe provides you with: Vitamin B12: 20 mcg (333% DV) Vitamin D: 232 IU (58% DV)… Continue reading ROE IS HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS