Beetroot, what’s in it?
Beetroot has colour and if you remember me saying previously that coloured vegetables will contain antioxidants then it’s possible that...
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healthmap01
- Apr 10, 2020
- 1 min
Feeling bored?
How about learning what your gut-brain axis is all about? My new online course is made for those who want to know a bit more about the...
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healthmap01
- Apr 5, 2020
- 1 min
Ever used a food dehydrator?
Dehydration is an easy way to store food especially if you are a prolific grower in Summer and then nothing grows in Winter. Fresh foods...
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healthmap01
- Mar 31, 2020
- 1 min
Would you eat a mushroom called Lion’s Mane? Why not.
Lion’s mane mushrooms look exactly what they sound like. A big shaggy beautiful mane of mushroom. They are also called hou tou gu or...
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healthmap01
- Mar 30, 2020
- 2 min
Kefir. What is it?
Kefir is a fermented milk drink and it is lovely! If you like a sour mix between milk and yoghurt, kefir may be worth trying. Kefir has...
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healthmap01
- Mar 25, 2020
- 1 min
Sick of cereal for breakfast?
I often get bored with cereal so I'm always on the look out for new breakfast options. I found this new option in a low carb wrap from...
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healthmap01
- Mar 23, 2020
- 1 min
Seeds. Wonderful Seeds.
Do you have any seeds in your life? I don’t mean birdseed, I mean pumpkin, sunflower, hemp, chia, flaxseeds, sesame and more. Seeds have...
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healthmap01
- Mar 16, 2020
- 2 min
Are you a tea drinker?
Is drinking tea good for your gut health? A recent review looked at the numerous compounds in tea that may affect the gut microbiota...
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healthmap01
- Mar 11, 2020
- 1 min
Do you love mushrooms?
It's the middle of the week and you are wondering what to cook for the rest of the week. Here it is! I've put together a new recipe for...
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healthmap01
- Mar 6, 2020
- 2 min
Are you getting enough leafy greens?
Most of us don’t so I’m going to tell you about one of my favourites. Silverbeet! Sounds scary I know but it is beautiful if you do it...
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healthmap01
- Feb 29, 2020
- 1 min
Label reading!
Food labels can be so confusing at times so I've put one together to help you decipher them a little better. Click on the link below to...
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healthmap01
- Feb 26, 2020
- 2 min
Anthocyanins and your Gut.
What are anthocyanins? Anthocyanins (ACNs) are the pigments found in fruit and vegetables and they are now being linked to improvements...
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healthmap01
- Feb 22, 2020
- 2 min
Microplastics (MPs) in my beer?
What are MPs? They are a plastic particle less than 5mm in diameter and, as you have probably guessed already, are becoming increasingly...
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healthmap01
- Feb 14, 2020
- 1 min
Happy Valentine's Day!
Why not do something different for those you love on Valentine's Day. Heart Shaped Food! Be creative and make it fun. Here's some ideas...
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healthmap01
- Feb 12, 2020
- 2 min
Lentils, chickpeas and other issues
If you have been on the low FODMAP diet you will know that legumes and pulses such as those mentioned above can give you gut issues. If...
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healthmap01
- Feb 10, 2020
- 2 min
Are you stuck for lunch ideas?
I'm always on the lookout for ideas for my clients for lunches and snacks that are gut-friendly. This week I've found the Edgell baby...
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healthmap01
- Feb 2, 2020
- 1 min
How much resistant starch are you eating?
I talk about resistant starch all the time and I’m sure my clients are sick of hearing about it …..but it is one of the best fibres to...
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healthmap01
- Jan 26, 2020
- 1 min
Another fibre to know and love
Soluble fibre dissolves in water and is often found with insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre is fermented by your gut bugs (that is your gut...
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healthmap01
- Jan 19, 2020
- 1 min
Are you getting enough Insoluble Fibre?
What is insoluble fibre you ask? Think of a piece of celery in a glass of water. It won’t dissolve so it is insoluble. Insoluble fibre is...
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healthmap01
- Jan 15, 2020
- 1 min
How are your squats going?
Squats, good for your thighs and for your bowels. I know I talk about poo a lot but it’s my job to keep you informed of what’s best for...
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