What is collagen? Collagen is a fibrous protein that’s created in the body and required for many vital biological processes. It’s a required building block for healthy nails, hair, skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, and more. Any time you move, be grateful for collagen. Sadly, as we age and put our body under stress, collagen production […]
Author: Marie Holland
What type of weight loss diet is the best?
To say that weight gain is purely due to an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure is a huge oversimplification of weight loss. As we know everyone is different and responds differently to foods and eating styles. There is no ‘one diet fits all’ or a ‘quick fix’ for weight loss. The key questions […]
Lets Take A Look At Your Current Diet
Is your current diet putting more fuel on the fire in your body? Did you know that certain foods enhance the permeability of the gut lining? These foods vary from person to person. Gluten, added sugar, GMOs, refined oils, synthetic food additives, and conventional dairy products are some of the key offenders Have you heard […]
Bone Broth
Bone broth has a variety of nutrients that act to soothe and repair the lining of the small intestine along with many more healthy benefits. You can think of it as nature’s multivitamin, its packed with: Over 19 easy-to-absorb, essential and non-essential amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) eg glutamine which helps repair the […]
Leaky Gut
I gave a talk on GUT Health at Coco Wealth of Health last week and it was so nice to have a enthusiastic audience. As a follow on, I thought I’d do a few blog entries on ‘leaky gut’. If you are saying ‘Leaking WHAT’, then you are in the right place and keep reading […]
Chia Pudding
Chia contain a very high concentration of ‘Omega 3’ fatty acid and they’re high in protein and dietary fibre! Ingredients 1 cup of coconut milk (or any dairy free milk of your choice) 1/4 cup of chia seeds 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (optional) 1 tablespoon of Collagen Hydrolysate […]
Anti-ageing and the role of good nutrition
Have you ever looked at someone and thought they were 50 years old, only to find out they were 40…or thought someone was 40 and found out they were 60? Did you know that what you eat plays a major part in how we age? You only have to look at the people in Okinawa, […]
We are not what we eat, but what we digest. How is your digestion?
Most people don’t like to talk about it, but having a gastrointestinal problem is common. If you experience any of the following frequently you may have a digestive issues: Bloating Burping Reflux Flatulence Cramping Constipation Diarrhoea Nausea Vomiting Changes in appetite Excessive thirst The first step is to record what you eat and your symptoms […]
It’s cold outside… How are you coping with the cold weather?
Three vital spices I recommend for building strong immunity in any season, but especially in winter are: Cinnamon – As well as being delicious, Cinnamon has antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Qualities that are all essential to helping your immune system stay strong. Ginger – It’s a natural decongestant and has both antiviral and expectorant […]
What goes up; must come down
When it comes to stress, it seems that some foods feed the stress while others help to reduce it. Remember, a certain level of stress is normal. However too much over a long time can lead to physical problems eg headaches, upset stomachs, high blood pressure and emotional problems, including anxiety. Have you found when […]
Golden Milk for Inflammation
Turmeric is the one of the latest things you will see mentioned a number of times on social media, you may even have seen ‘Turmeric Latte’, also known as ‘Golden Milk’ at your local cafe. Want to know how to make it ? Whisk 1 cup of milk of choice (eg coconut, almond or rice […]
Could You Be Magnesium Deficient? Consider These 8 Warning Signs.
A CSIRO study of Australian adults found the daily intake of Magnesium was below the RDI for: 50% of all males tested 39% of all females Causes: • Poor dietary intake • ↓ green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, grains • Poor absorption • Gut issues, diarrhoea • Hyper-excretion • Diuretics, alcohol, coffee, drugs, pH […]
