Pursuing Women's Holistic Health
Pursuing Women's Holistic Health
One of the simple yet amazing things is watching how your body responds to the foods you eat. The smallest changes can make the biggest differences in your health. If you experience painful periods, PMS, cravings, period pimples, constipation and general discomfort during you period and the time leading up to your period then Seed …
Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that supports the immune system and proper thyroid function. Eating selenium rich foods is particularly necessary for women who have a hyper or hypothyroidism and autoimmune disease. The OAT ( ovaries-adrenals-thyroid) is a hormonal loop that exists in all women and plays a fundamental role in our wellbeing; mood, metabolism, …
You can’t make a list of nutrient dense foods without spirulina. Sea plants and algae like spirulina, kelp, chlorella, dulse and nori are excellent sources of iodine, manganese, vitamin C and B2 which is why is they are a wonderful addition to your diet for improved immunity. They are also sources vitamins B12, B1 and …
Where has Maca been all our lives?! This earthy flavoured superfood belongs to the cruciferous vegetables family, along with the likes of cabbage, broccoli, kale, turnips and brussel sprouts. Known to help balance hormones, heal the gut, detox the liver and prevent cancer! Maca is also an adaptogen that helps the body adapt to stress …
Building a strong immune system doesn’t always involve face-twisting, nose-pinching, eye-squinting bitter tonics! Thankfully nature has provided some very palatable and delicious ways for us to fortify our health. This vibrantly delicious recipe is made of ingredients that are rich in antioxidants and antimicrobials helping keep away all those bacteria and viruses. Pineapples, Oranges & …
Dynamite comes in small packages, in this case seeds. Seeds by nature are nutritionally dense foods. They are rich in minerals, vitamins, fibre, antioxidants and essential fatty acids needed to grow the next generation of food. Chia seeds are one of the best known plant-based sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. They are needed for healthy …
A delicious way to detox! Chlorella, Apples and citrus fruits aide detoxification processes while nourishing your body with essential vitamins and minerals for improved immunity and health. The liver is a key player in women’s hormonal health, it is responsible for metabolising hormones like oestrogen, excreting the metabolites and maintaining hormone balance. A sluggish liver often …
Who doesn’t love GUAC?! While on it’s own an already healthy dish, we couldn’t resist taking it up a notch and adding another superfood to it, broccoli. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable with a body of research that supports its medicinal properties making it a highly regarded functional food. It along with it’s other family members; …