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Why Go Gluten Free When Going Through Peri-Menopause & Menopause?
Menopause is a significant transition in a woman’s life, marked by hormonal changes that can bring about a range of symptoms. While many women focus on managing hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances, thinking its solely due to this transition. In actual fact it maybe due to the gluten being eating! Gluten and Thyroid Hormones: A Sneaky Mimic One of the lesser-known but crucial reasons to consider going gluten-free during menopause is the relationship between gluten and thyroid function. Gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye, contains a protein called gliadin. For some people, gliadin can trigger an autoimmune response that damages the lining of…
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Exploring the Ancient Elixir: Ashwagandha Tea for Spiritual Growth and Meditation
In a world filled with hustle and bustle, finding inner peace and tranquility has become a pursuit of paramount importance. One of the ancient treasures that have emerged from the depths of Ayurvedic wisdom is ashwagandha tea. This herbal elixir not only boasts a rich historical tapestry but also holds spiritual significance that can enhance meditation practices. Join me as we delve into the history, spiritual aspects, and benefits of ashwagandha tea for meditation. A Glimpse into History Ashwagandha, scientifically known as Withania somnifera, is a revered herb in Ayurveda, India’s ancient holistic healing system. Ashwagandha has the belief that consuming it can provide the strength and vitality of a…
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Reduce Allergies Symptoms with Tea
Allergies can be a real struggle, causing symptoms such as runny nose, itchy eyes, scratchy throat, hives, skin issues & inflammation. Anti-histamine medications are often used to combat these symptoms, but there are also natural remedies that can help alleviate allergies. One such remedy is drinking anti-histamine teas. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of five common anti-histamine teas: chamomile, peppermint, rooibos, ginger, and nettle. We will also introduce three bonus anti-histamine teas and their benefits and contraindications. Chamomile tea is made from dried chamomile flowers and has a sweet, floral taste. Chamomile is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic properties, making it an effective natural anti-histamine.…
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Hoppy Easter! Try Our Guilt-Free Cacao Bliss Balls
Hoppy Easter everyone! It’s that time of the year again when we come together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. While the occasion may mean different things to different people, one thing that unites us all is the love for food! So, to add some sweetness to your festivities, we bring you a delicious recipe for Cacao Bliss Balls. These bliss balls are not only a tasty treat but are also healthy, making them a guilt-free indulgence for your taste buds. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the recipe and make this Easter a little bit sweeter.
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Delicious Nutrient Dense Probiotic Berry Smoothie
This is a most delicious way to get probiotics into your digestive system with the added bonus of antioxidant-rich berries and beneficial oil found in coconut. Since kefir has protein in it this is an ideal breakfast lifter and nice for the warm tropical climates where a craving for liquid coolness even early in the morning is sort after. This recipe makes two large glasses or 3 small ones. Coconut Milk Powder can be sourced from The Source Bulk Foods Online or Instore Probiotics are especially important in peri-menopause and menopause. With changes in hormones this causes a disruption in pH and disruption in bacteria on our skin, digestive system…
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Sundried Tomato & Kale Pesto, bold in flavour & packed with nutrients!
This Kale and Sundried Tomato Pesto is bold in flavour and teaming with nutrients. Combining kale, sunflower seeds, almonds, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, lemon, and olive oil to create a delicious pesto in just 5 minutes. With kale season coming to the end now in the North Island of New Zealand due to the white butterfly that like to feast on kale in the warm months, this is your last chance to make the most it. Kale is a nutrient-dense superstar with good amounts of vitamin A, K, B6, and C, minerals calcium, potassium, copper, and manganese. The nutrient density will vary on what soil and growing conditions the kale has…
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On a winters night, make aromatic red lentil dhal.
With this wild Queens Birthday winter weekend upon us, it’s a great time to embrace the cold, the wet and the darker evenings with lighting the fire (we have a fake one, flick a switch and you are done, not quite the same though), snuggling under a wool blanket, putting on the slippers and getting out the winter recipes. One recipe which is my go-to because it is so quick, easy and nutrient-dense is my Mangawhai Wellbeing Aromatic Red Lentil Dhal. This recipe you can make your own, place in baby spinach, bump it up with broccoli and cauliflower, garnish it with coriander, serve with mango chutney and/or plain yoghurt,…
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Super Moorish Pumpkin & Sunflower Seed Snack
These are super moorish and sooo good for you with pumpkin and sunflower seeds being high in good high-density lipids (HDL) omega-3 fatty acid. These types of lipids (fats) carry fat and cholesterol away from all cells in the body and transport them to the liver for either excretion or to be re-utilised (recycled) therefore preventing cholesterol accumulating in cells which can have a negative impact on the body. High in zinc which is a great protector (think of zinc like a shield) from stress, infections and toxins. A good source of vitamin E which is a fat soluble vitamin that plays a large role in cell signalling so essential…
