By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey Normally this would have onion and garlic added. This is a low FODMAP version. Use this to accompany meat or fish or eggs. Delicious hot or cold. (serves 6-8) Ingredients for the tomato base: 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 anchovy rinsed 2 x 400g cans of chopped tomatoes Pinch of salt and pepper Vegetables: 3 medium aubergines, unpeeled and cut into small cubes 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper 2 red peppers, cut into…
By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements Difficulty falling asleep affects most of us at some time, and in around half of cases is related to anxiety with whirling thoughts making it difficult to relax. It’s important to avoid overindulgence in substances that interfere with sleep such as caffeine (eg coffee, tea, chocolate, colas), nicotine, alcohol and rich or heavy food – especially close to bedtime. The following supplements can also help: Magnesium Magnesium…
The symptoms of hay fever and house dust mite allergy are confusingly similar, so how can you tell which you have and what you can do to help? Airborne allergies expert Max Wiseberg has all the answers… Max Wiseberg is a lifelong hay fever sufferer, and expert in airborne allergies, including hay fever and house dust mite allergy. He explains the difference between the two and gives some handy tips for sufferers: If you are suffering with sneezes, wheezing, itchy…
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What are antioxidants and how do they benefit our health? True Health speaks to Egzona Makolli, technical and commercial nutritionist at Kinetic Enterprises Limited, to ask her all the common questions regarding antioxidants. What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are molecules which inhibit oxidation of other molecule and are essential to our health. Antioxidants are nutrients (vitamins and minerals) as well as enzymes which are believed to play a role in preventing the development of many chronic disorders such as heart disease, arthritis…
Discover the natural remedies to relieve headaches and migraines. Are you constantly suffering from a headache or migraine? You’re not alone; they are one of the most common health complaints and affect women more than men- around one in every five women are sufferers, compared to one in every fifteen men. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell whether you are experiencing a typical headache or a migraine, but there are stark differences which can help you tell them apart….
By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey These vegetarian burgers are wonderfully fragrant flavoured with a delicious spice paste. The addition of beans provides plenty of protein and oats are rich in soluble fibre to help stabilise blood sugar levels and support digestive health. Serve these with plenty of salad in wholegrain buns. (makes 4 burgers) Ingredients for beet spice paste: 2 spring onions, chopped 1cm piece of fresh ginger, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 small beetroot, cooked 1 red chilli,…
Coconut oil has being sending us all coco-loco lately, and for good reason – it’s an incredibly versatile natural product that can be used for so many things, from skin and hair care to cooking and baking. Coconut oil is especially suited to cooking at high temperatures, as it is made up of around 90% saturated fatty acids, which are able to withstand much higher temperatures than other oils and do not become toxic in the process. I have to…
We discover the natural remedies that support brain health and function. “We know that brain health naturally declines with age with the loss of cognitive health, amongst other things,” explains Isabelle Nunn, technical and commercial nutritionist at Kinetic Enterprises Limited, “One of the biggest concerns is the rise in brain health conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and the earlier onset of the condition as well. “Key motivators for supporting brain health and function should not only come to mind when…
Essence of Eden was established in 2004, with over forty years’ experience in the nutrition and health industry. The brand discovered the wonders of coconut oil long before its recent surge in popularity and instantly wanted to share it. They made it their mission to educate the public about just how good coconut oil is for you – with their own DVD, books and newsletters. They say it wasn’t easy sourcing good quality oil, but they scoured the earth until…