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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, […]
Here’s a copy of my interview with Ian Craig as part of his 12 Steps to Wholesome Nutrition Course.
Easy Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe Ingredients 2 egg yolks (free range) 2 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp mustard 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp sea salt 1 cup olive oil Method In a blender, combine egg yolks, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, cayenne pepper, salt and 1/4 […]
I love spaghetti bolognaise. It is great comfort food and can actually be a very healthy meal. If you have kids who don’t like eating veggies, bolognaise is a great place to hide a multitude of them. You can be as creative as you like. Ingredients 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil […]
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 medium potatoes, chopped coarsely 1 red onion, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp curry powder 2 cups vegetable stock (or you could use chicken stock) 15g butter 800 g (2 cans) of brown lentils, rinsed & drained 2 red chillies, seeded & chopped finely 100g baby […]
I love intermittent fasting. Why? Because it works. It may not be for everyone but if you’ve struggled to lose weight no matter how strict you’ve been on a diet, then intermittent fasting may be the answer for you. Apart from weight loss, there are many other well-researched benefits to fasting or calorie restriction – […]
I’m an optometrist’s daughter. I grew up fully appreciating the importance of vision and eye health – something that most of us take for granted. Over the past few years, the importance of nutrition in vision has really come to the fore. Yet, how many of your optometrists ask you about your diet when you […]
My daughter just turned three. Before I had her, I never imagined what a “thing” a child’s birthday could be. Aside from the actual party, there is the actual birthday, the school ring and finally, the nanny’s party. That’s potentially, a lot of sugar. Effects of Sugar I worry about sugar, especially the effects of […]
Under healthy conditions, the intestinal mucosa permits the absorption of vital nutrients from the gut lumen while presenting a barrier against the passage of pathogenic substances into the body. What is Intestinal Permeability? Mucosal surfaces are lined by epithelial cells. These cells establish a barrier between sometimes hostile external environments and the internal […]
Do you really know how much sugar your child is ingesting? You may be avoiding the obvious sugars but it’s the not-so-obvious sugars in your kitchen that add up and also affect your kids’ health at the end of the day: Peanut butter A serving of peanut butter contains nearly 1 Tsp […]
