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How to organise your fridge
Below you’ll find my tips to a better organised fridge to minimise food wastage. Don’t do what my mother used to. She’d store veggies in the fridge, then after a while she’d rewrap and store again, then do this a few times more before throwing them out. My father called it ‘veggie palliative care’. Obviously
How to detox your pantry
The key to any health regime is eating whole foods and the key to success is ORGANISATION. There’s no way around it. You need to be organised if you want to stick to your health goals. The first step is to give your pantry a detox. Remove everything from your pantry. Get rid of anything past its
Travel medical kit essentials
There is nothing worse than being unwell when travelling and trying to find a pharmacy in an unfamiliar place, and then express your needs in another language. So I thought I’d share my medical and health essentials that I don’t leave home without. Travel Medical Kit Essentials 1. Bioceuticals SB Floractiv If I had to choose
How to add more alkalising foods into your day
As discussed in a previous newsletter, a key element to keeping bones strong is to include an abundance of alkalising foods to counterbalance acid-forming foods. Protein-rich foods are necessary for optimal health, however the acid load they produce needs to be compensated by alkaline minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium) provided by vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices.
Green Tea for ‘Calm Energy”
If you know me I’m sure you will have heard me enthuse about green tea. I’m constantly surprised at how it improves my energy levels. Now this isn’t a coffee type burst of energy but more of a gradual increase. I sometimes get to the end of my day and look back thinking ‘gee I
What to eat for healthy bones
As well as including bone building nutrients in your diet (you can read more about these here) a key element to keeping bones strong is to include an abundance of alkalising foods and avoid an excess of acid-forming foods. Why? The body works hard to keep the pH of our blood within a tight range of
Hello I’m Wendy
… a qualified nutritionist and caterer. As a nutritionist I advise clients on the food to eat to improve their health. With my cooking expertise I take this one step further and show you how to go about this. I love to share my recipes and cooking tips to nourish your body and make life more enjoyable in the kitchen.
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Do you have trouble digesting dairy?
There are two compounds in dairy that may be causing this, lactose and milk proteins.
Calcium=Strong Bones…Yes & No
Calcium = Strong Bones. Well yes and no. Calcium is only one piece of the
Green Tea for ‘Calm Energy”
If you know me I’m sure you will have heard me enthuse about green tea.
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