ByTony Samara
Why plant-based diets are good for you. To keep your energy levels up and help you feel healthy in the long term, your diet needs to feed more than your stomach. It has to satiate your muscles, which crave protein; your digestive system, which runs best with fibre; and your tissues and bones, which work…
ByTony Samara
To prepare food for someone means to beautifully build their body and their spirit. The body needs proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals but the spirit seeks love in food. The food can be tasty and satisfy our senses, but the satisfaction will not be in itself complete. Your intentions, thoughts and wishes influence food…
ByTony Samara
With a growing segment of the population advocating the positive health effects of intermittent fasting, more people are turning to this eating approach to not only lose weight and fat but also to improve the way they feel and perform. In addition to helping individuals achieve their personal health goals, many claim that an intermittent…
ByAnthony Altman
Ayurveda is Sanskrit for ‘The Science of Life,’ and is an ancient medical system that encompasses a medical science and a dietary lifestyle that is approximately 5,000 to 6,000 years of age, and originates in India. No one is exactly sure within this time scale, the precise moment of its appearance on this planet. It…
ByAnthony Altman
As I look at the news, and behind the news, I observe some very interesting phenomena, and after a conversation with another Light Warrior Being, I have come to some further realizations about this virus and what it portends. Firstly, it is quite obvious to me, and most people with an open mind and heart,…
ByGuest Posts
Low carb diets used to be quite the craze in the 1990s, but concerns were raised regarding whether avoiding carbs and increasing fat intake could result in health problems such as cardiovascular disease. A lot of research has been done since then, and a number of benefits have been confirmed. 1. Take Control of Your…
ByTeri Dluznieski
We all know how vital vegetables are for our health…The food pyramid has even been amended to reflect the importance of eating plenty of veggies. So, the question becomes, for many of us– how to get enough good veggies into us, on a daily basis. Do you wrestle with that one as much as I…
ByTeri Dluznieski
I never understood why good yogurt is so expensive. Although after finding out what all is entailed with being licensed to process any dairy products, yogurt, cheese, cream etc. Yeah, I understand better. It is absolutely cost prohibitive for the small-dairy to set up for any commercial operation. The same rules and standards apply if…
ByTeri Dluznieski
Summer is a great time to add a lot of fresh foods to the diet. Especially locally grown fruits and vegetables. Or maybe you grow some of your own fruits and veggies? It’s amazing how easy it can be to grow, even a few things, in small spaces. Strawberries or blackberries in pots on the…
ByTeri Dluznieski
Have you got an abundance of zucchini and summer squash? Running out of ideas? Here’s a great healthy recipe. It was intended as a cold soup, but I have made it hot, many times. Fantastic either way. And with all the summer bounty of zucchini, a great time for this tasty nugget! Good light summer…
ByGuest Posts
When it comes to discussing the ‘perfect’ diet, there are many schools of thought on what is considered the best eating plan for optimum health. But the truth is, when it comes to diets, one size does not fit all. Low-carb. Atkins. Vegan. Paleo. Mediterranean. Venus Factor. We all hear these so-called “perfect” diet plans…
ByRobyn Harris
Other ways of supporting your own wellbeing and balance include: taking time-out for yourself meditation / mindfulness physiotherapy / chiropractic / massage sessions a healthy diet getting sufficient sleep complementary therapies (eg homeopathy, aromatherapy Bach Flower remedies, EFT, healing, etc) I personally offer a range of support which can be used face-to-face or at a…