True Health magazine

By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements August is psoriasis awareness month, focusing on an inflammatory skin disease in which new cells are produced around 10 times faster than normal. These skin cells push up to the surface to form characteristic raised, red patches covered with fine, silvery scales that can vary in size from a few millimetres to extensive, plaques covering most of the body. In some cases, sterile pustules form – usually…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey Turmeric is a potent anti-inflammatory spice and delicious combined with sweet mango flesh and creamy cashew nuts. This raw cheesecake can be made into one large tart or individual tartlets. (makes 12 individual or one large) Ingredients for the crust: 150g almonds 50g desiccated coconut Pinch of sea salt 125g raisins or dried cherries 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp coconut oil  For the filling: 300g cashews, soaked overnight and drained 400g chopped mango 150g…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey A light, healing broth, which makes use of homemade stock and coconut milk. The dumplings can be made with white fish as well as prawns, for a light flavoursome soup. (serves 2) Ingredients: 1 x 400g can full fat coconut milk 100ml homemade chicken stock 1 ½ tsp tom yum paste 1 spring onion, finely sliced 1 tsp tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos ¼ tsp turmeric powder 100g baby spinach or boy choy, shredded…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey Sweet apples with spices and cabbage makes this a delicious sweet sauerkraut. It’s delicious piled on top of a baked sweet potato or homemade bread, served alongside roast meats or fish or added to salads. (makes 1 litre jar) Ingredients: 1 head of white cabbage 2 tbsp sea salt 3 red apples 1 tsp grated root ginger ½-1 tsp ground cinnamon, to taste Method: Shred the cabbage in a food processor or chop with a…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey Packed with vitamin C to support collagen production, this is such a simple recipe with only four ingredients. If you have a high speed blender or food processor you can make instant sorbet by using frozen mango chunks. If not simply blend up the ingredients and freeze until firm. (serves 4) Ingredients: 5 fresh mint leaves 2 tbsp lime juice 4 tbsp orange juice 400g frozen mango chunks Method: Place the mint leaves, lime juice…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey A simple, refreshing summer soup. Little preparation involved – just chop up the tomatoes and peppers and roast until golden. Blending in the can of beans provides protein and fibre and makes the soup deliciously creamy. This could also be served cold. Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and all of the major carotenoids, especially lycopene. These carotenoids help reduce damage to the skin and may prevent wrinkling. (serves 2) Ingredients: 2 red…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey A great dish for using up leftovers in the fridge. Use leftover cooked quinoa or rice or for a lower carb version use cauliflower rice. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats and the antioxidant vitamin E that helps protect your skin from oxidative damage. (serves 2) Ingredients: 100g firm tofu, cut into large cubes 2 tbsp tamari soy sauce 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil Handful of chopped kale ½ red onion, diced 80g…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey In this dish fillets of salmon are marinated in a tangy Asian style dressing and accompanied by a light refreshing cucumber salad. Fatty fish, such as salmon, are excellent foods for healthy skin. Rich in omega 3 fats to keep your skin thick, supple and moisturized. (serves 2) Ingredients: 1 pickled chilli, drained 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp coconut sugar 2 salmon fillets, boneless…

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By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements CBD oil, or cannabidiol oil, is an increasingly popular supplement that is extracted from industrial hemp plants. CBD is used to promote relaxation, sleep and feelings of general wellbeing. It also has beneficial effects against pain. How does CBD work? Cannabidiol oil interacts with your own endocannabinoid system, whose pathways are involved in regulating mood, appetite and sleep as well as reducing pain perception. CBD is also…

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With so many formulations to choose from, which supplements can help you achieve healthy skin? Esther Mills-Roberts reveals all… It’s easy to think that skin is simple, but in truth, it’s a brilliant feat of bioengineering. Human skin acts as a barrier, helping to protect the body from physical damage, harmful substances, microbial invasion and radiation. The skin also helps to keep water loss to a minimum, regulate body temperature and maintain healthy immune function. The skin can be negatively…

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