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“Essentially, we humans live well enough and long enough, and are smart enough, to generate all sorts of stressful events purely in our heads…if you are a zebra running for your life…your body’s physiological response mechanisms are superbly adapted for dealing with such short-term physical emergencies…When we sit around and worry about stressful things, we [...]
INTRODUCTION Having just attended the Defeat Autism Now (DAN!) conference in Long Beach, California, I was amazed by the collection of scientists, researchers, doctors and nutritionists all of whom have adopted a biomedical approach to treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). It was really incongruent to have to remind myself that this approach, although [...]
Ingredients 1 tsp sunflower seeds 1 tsp pumpkin seeds 1 tsp sesame seeds 1 tsp linseeds 50g millet flakes 50g oat flakes 1 tbsp natural honey Method Preheat the oven at 175 C Grind all the seeds together in a coffee grinder, set aside. Place the millet and oats on a flat baking tray and [...]
Low folate and high homocysteine linked to depression
Recent research has found both low folate and high homocysteine levels to be linked to depressive symptoms in adults. Homocysteine is a marker of inflammation providing more clues into the underlying biomedical processes involved in the development of depression and other mood disorders. This is not the first time that depression has been linked to [...]
Serves 4 Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2 large aubergines 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes, unsweetened salt & pepper Method In a large pan, heat the oil and gently fry the onion and garlic until browned. Trim [...]
NSAIDS linked to increased risk of stroke
Short-term use of NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) has been found to be associated with an increased risk of stroke in a healthy population. Examples of NSAIDs include Nurofen and Ibuprofen. Previously these drugs have been found to be associated with increased risk of MI (myocardial infarction). The author of the study said that he believes [...]
I love pesto. It is rich in immune boosting compounds, vitamins, minerals and essential fats. It also makes a delicious accompaniment to anything from fish to pasta to quinoa. Ingredients 50g fresh basil leaves 45g pine nuts 2 garlic cloves, crushed 240ml extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper to season Method With a hand blender, [...]
Ingredients 300g brown rice flour 20g soya flour 1 tbsp xantham gum 30g sesame seeds 15g poppy seeds 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp lemon juice 3 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp molasses 1 tbsp fast-action dried yeast 1 large egg, beaten 400ml hand-hot water Method Oil a 900g loaf tin or a 20cm [...]
Ingredients 55g gluten-free flour (preferably stone-ground) 55g maize meal pinch of salt 1 large egg, beaten 240ml filtered water Method Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl Beat in the egg and water to form a fairly thin batter. Pour into a measuring jug. Dust a sheet of kitchen paper with flour on the [...]
Ingredients 500g squid (ask your fishmonger to cut and clean it for you. It’s great to have a mixture of rings and tentacles) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large garlic clove, crushed 250g tomatoes, peeled and diced (alternatively use 250g baby rosa tomatoes whole) 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a little lemon zest for added [...]
