Injuries are a common but unfortunate part of sports and exercise participation. The nature and severity of an injury will dictate the recovery and rehabilitation time, and protocols followed. Muscle mass, strength and function are lost quickly when injuries result in reduced movement or immobilisation, and this can also lead to unwanted weight gain. While […]
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Quick & effective symptom relief without medications
Feeling short of time and needing a quick fix for a flu, sore throat, or recent infection? How does winter affect us? As we approach mid-winter and chilly temperatures, we are more likely to be exposed to cold and dry air so opt to retreat indoors with loved ones and curl up in bed rather […]
Simple winter soup for the immune system
Winter is all about nourishing your body and boosting your immune system to combat these colder months. Try this immune-boosting soup once a week to keep colds and flus at bay. If you start to feel a little under the weather it’s time to cook this magical soup up and nourish your body and boost […]
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
As we wind down towards the end of the year, it is for many a time for holidays, celebrations, and gatherings of friends and families, and inevitably lots of eating and sometimes overconsumption of alcohol. It can also be a very stressful time of year, making it difficult to remain calm and healthy, and to […]
Healthy eating this Christmas
Work Christmas parties, catch-up lunches with friends, holiday feasts with the family- these are all the joyful parts of Christmas. But with all these festivities, we may find ourselves over-eating on sweet desserts and drinking more than we’d like. We can end up feeling bloated, fatigued and that we’ve lost all our progress to eating […]
A-Z of Immune Support
Your immune system is a network of organs, tissues, and cells that work together to keep you healthy by fighting off harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Your immune system acts as an interface between your body and the things you encounter (germs, bacteria’s etc) that can make you sick. When your immune system is compromised, it’s […]
Banana & Coconut Bread Recipe
This Banana & Coconut Bread is dairy, gluten & refined sugar free Ingredients 400g ripe bananas (about 3 medium sized bananas) 6 organic eggs 4 fresh pitted dates 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 60 ml (1/4 cup) macadamia nut oil, coconut oil or cold pressed olive oil 2 teaspoons gluten […]
Recipes By Kacy: Breakfast Slice
Ingredients 2 cups pitted dates, soaked for 20 mins 1 cup raw walnuts 1.5 cups oats 2 scoops raw plant protein (vanilla, optional) ¾ cup desiccated coconut 1 tbsp 100% pure maple syrup ½ cup coconut oil 3 tbsp pepitas Method Place strained dates, oat, walnuts, protein powder, coconut, coconut oil and maple syrup in […]
Interview with The Pantry Doctor
Tell us about The Pantry Doctor We both have a passion for supporting people and years ago we struggled with our health and weight for a long time and missed the support of an easy service. Therefore, we wanted to offer people around the globe an affordable and easy to access service to start their […]
Za’atar coated Lamb Backstraps with Spinach Salad
Za’atar is a middle-eastern spice mix, made mainly of dried oregano, marjoram, thyme, sumac, salt and sesame seeds. This recipe is very quick to prepare and cook, and feeds 4 people. Ingredients 4 tbsp za’atar spice 2-3 tablespoon olive oil (more if required) 4 lamb backstraps, trimmed Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Method […]
Banana, Coconut, and Blueberry Slice
Check out this Nutritionist approved recipe for a delicious and nutritious dessert slice. Ingredients: 4 bananas, mashed 1C coconut flour 1/2C lentil flour 1C shredded coconut Tbsp ground cinnamon Tbsp ground ginger 1/2C linseed and chia meal 3tbsp honey Pinch salt 1/2C water 1 punnet blueberries or 1C frozen Method: Mix all the ingredients into […]
5 Tips For Weight Loss (Stress Free & Realistic)
Tired of constantly worrying about food? Gaining weight despite ‘hardly eating anything’? Maybe it’s time to make some realistic changes to your diet that are stress free and easily implemented into your daily life! Make sure you’re eating regular meals Aim for three main meals and a small snack if needed, to keep your blood […]
How To Improve Your Digestion
How to improve your digestion- some simple ways to increase stomach acid and enzymes Ingest Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Start to balance the pH in your stomach with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice right before your meals. One tablespoon of ACV or lemon juice in a small amount of warm water. Apple cider vinegar is […]
Five Tips For Good Gut Health
Five tips for good gut health: Practice good eating habits – chew food well and eat slowly; sit down to eat, eat only what you need to feel full (gently satisfied, not overfed), and try to stop eating before you feel too full. Understand what drives your eating patterns e.g. boredom, addiction or habit, to […]
Cauliflower And Leek Soup
A gluten/dairy free soup, perfect for cold days and easy to prepare. Ingredients: I head of cauliflower 1 large or 2 small leeks sliced 2 cloves of garlic 2 TBS of extra virgin olive oil Pinch of Himalayan salt and black pepper 1 litre of home-made or organic vegetable stock (e.g. Massel) Method: Slice cauliflower […]
