Hippocrates’ Gut Feeling

Hippocrates’ Gut Feeling

Hippocrates, who is known as “the father of modern medicine”, recognised the importance of the gut more than 2,500 years ago! He may perhaps have been a little over-enthusiastic in his statement. Disease is a multi-factorial state, and can arise from a variety of...
Quick & Satisfying Salad

Quick & Satisfying Salad

Sometimes it can feel like we don’t have enough time to feed ourselves properly. Throwing together a quick salad doesn’t take much time at all, and if you add some protein it will keep you feeling satisfied for longer. This one contains baby spinach,...
Breakfast, But Not From A Box

Breakfast, But Not From A Box

Western breakfasts are so often sweet and/or carbohydrate based meals..cereal, toast, croissants, pancakes, muffins, muesli etc. Think out of the box and get your day off to a better start with a breakfast full of vegies, protein and healthy fats. It will keep you...
Breakfast? Pho sure!

Breakfast? Pho sure!

Another delicious savoury breakfast option, based on a wonderful, warming broth to help heal and seal the gut lining. This is a traditional Vietnamese Pho, made with beef broth flavoured with aromatics (onion, star anise, ginger, cinammon, cloves, coriander seed and...
Zinc About It

Zinc About It

Picky eater? Did you know that a zinc deficiency can lead to disturbances in the perception of taste and smell? Zinc deficiency is more common in children with autism than in the general population. Zinc deficiency is also more common in people who have digestive...