“All disease begins in the gut” Hippocrates said these wise words more than 2000 years ago and they are truer than ever today. Here is why what goes on in our gut is so critical to a healthy body:
70% of our immune system is located in our gut and 90% of our neurotransmitters (the chemicals that help regulate mood) are produced in the gut. For us to be healthy and thriving, our immune system and the production of mood-regulating chemicals need to function well. Gut imbalances and leaky gut have been linked to hormonal imbalances, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, diabetes, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, depression and eczema, just to name a few.
Since it is food we are sending through our gut, it makes sense that healing from chronic health issues starts with what we put into our mouth.
Turkey with homemade pesto – quick and delicious!
I'm a fan of turning leftovers into something special. Using leftovers saves cooking time and making it special gives you variety. So here is today's meal based on some leftover quinoa-lentils mixture and some leftover turkey from another meal. I threw in some extras...
Apple or pear shape? Ever wondered why?
A few weeks ago I joined a ladies evening offering style advice for different body shapes. I have to say, Inge, the style consultant, knew what she was talking about. She demonstrated some of her tips with amazing visual results. To me some of them seemed counter...
A life lesson – identity, values & community
Sometimes life's best lessons come in mysterious ways Just recently I experienced something that had me question my identity and tested my values. It was not a pleasant experience and yet it has brought more clarity to my life than a lot of the hard work I've put into...
“Three for the price of one” – parent-child-combo and left-over
Yesterday I shared my idea of using the same ingredients for cooking an adult as well as a child friendly meal (click here for the article). Here is another example: Gluten free / dairy free Adult version: Cauliflower in coconut milk with turmeric and red curry paste...
Parent-child-combo meals
When we spend time with my parents, my mum tends to cook different food for the kids because they are less adventurous when it comes to flavours and they are certainly not keen on spicy food. I always tell her not to do go through the trouble of making something...
Are mothers meant to “bounce back” after babies?
Recently I came across and article that clearly promoted that "we are not meant to bounce back after babies. Not physically, not emotionally and not spiritually. We're meant to step forward into more awakened more attuned and more powerful versions of ourselves" (Beth...
Chia seed pudding – yummy breakfast, snack or dessert
I love chia seeds in my breakfast shake and was looking for alternative recipes for these nutrient dense power seeds. Aztec warriors ate chia seeds to give them high energy and endurance. Chia means "strength" in the Mayan language. Today research shows that Chia...
Being gluten free and social
Natasha is a young and very active lady, in fact she has just run the Great Wall of China Marathon, wow! She is has a very slim body and has been very fit until the beginning of the year when she seemed to catch one cold after another. She just did not seem to be able...
Sea bass with lemon and dill – for beginners
Last week we were given two wonderful looking fish as a present. I had no idea what kind of fish or what to do with them but since I like to experiment, I was determined to turn them into something delicious. On the wrapping paper I found a label that said "zeebaars",...
A wonderful gift for a female friend (free)
This blog post is meant for a special group of women, it may not be for you or maybe you are a man reading this. Please do read to the end because you probably know someone who belongs to this group and you can give her a wonderful gift by sharing this with her. As...
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