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THE ACID / ALKALI FOOD GUIDE
It can be an enormous help to our general health to get the pH levels in our body right. Generally, most of us are on the acid side (low...


LENTIL AND POTATO STEW
INGREDIENTS: 3 medium potatoes, diced 3 medium carrots, chopped 1 1/2 cups brown lentils 4 large tomatoes, chopped 2 medium onions,...


WHEN DID FOOD BECOME THE ENEMY?
In less than a generation, food allergies in children have reached epidemic levels. Peanuts, egg and cow's milk are top of the list - but...


LENTIL DAHL
INGREDIENTS: 4 cups red lentils 3-4 teaspoons iodised salt 2 teaspoons turmeric powder 1 cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons chilli flakes 7 cups...


PALEO PITFALLS
There are a variety of Paleo diets around but they're all basically high protein, high fat, low carbohydrate. There are some pitfalls...


HOMMOUS (CHICKPEA DIP)
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup uncooked chickpeas (2.5 cups cooked, or use tinned) 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup tahini 2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly...


CHOOSING TO BE HAPPY
Does happiness just fall into one's lap, or is it something we can create and actively pursue? Are only lucky/rich/beautiful/successful/y...


CHICKPEA CURRY
INGREDIENTS: 2 onions, sliced finely 4 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 tbsp ghee or oil 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp...


OPTIMISE YOUR SLEEP SANCTUARY
Good sleep is one of the 4 essentials to good health - along with a nutritious diet, regular physical activity, and emotional wellness....


AVOCADO AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
INGREDIENTS: 250g (8 oz) dried black beans 1 red (Spanish) onion, chopped 4 egg (Roma) tomatoes, chopped 1 red pepper (capsicum), chopped...


THE YEAST CONNECTION
Could yeast be the missing link in your unexplained health issues? Candida yeast are single cell fungi organisms that live on the surface...


SWEET POTATO & CHICKPEA LOAF WITH MINT RAITA
INGREDIENTS: LOAF 1kg Sweet Potato, peeled and chopped 3 slices stale mixed grain bread, crusts removed OR 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup of Rice Crumbs...


THE DIRTY DOZEN & THE CLEAN 15 - A GUIDE TO PESTICIDES IN PRODUCE
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a US based group that collates a list of fruits and vegetables that have the most and least...


DON'T FEED THESE FOODS TO YOUR DOG
Healthy, happy canines are such a wonderfully rewarding part of any family. Besides lots of cuddles and exercise, their diet is really...


FRUIT CAKE
INGREDIENTS: 1kg mixed dried fruit 1 cup of milk 1 cup of orange or pineapple juice 2 cups self raising flour (can use gluten free or...


WINNING THE WAR: HOW TO GET YOUR KIDS TO EAT MORE VEGGIES
Getting kids used to vegetables can start in the womb says Assoc Prof Richard Rosenkranz from Kansas State University. Studies show that...


RAW CARAMEL SLICE
Just because it's the festive season, doesn't mean we have to resort to processed, crappy desserts. This recipe is one from my sister -...


IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO TALK ABOUT ALCOHOL?
What really bugs me about alcohol is that there are too many negatives and not enough (any?) positives, especially with daily drinking...


CANCER SUPPORT
Natural Medicine can be used to: Reduce your cancer risk Support yourself through medical treatment (chemo, radiotherapy, surgery)...
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