Nutritionist Megan Crockart previously discussed the different unsaturated oils (click here to read). Now here are some facts on the saturated fats, oils and margarine. Margarine is made using vegetable oils and has traditionally been high in trans fatty acids due to the hydrogenation process in ensuring a solid yet spreadable texture. Studies show [...]
Oils... There are so many now on the market that it can be very confusing when choosing which one to buy. Nutritionist Megan Crockart explains some of the common oils. We do need some fat in our diet. Fats are considered saturated, mono-unsaturated, poly-unsaturated and trans fatty acids. Trans fats should be completely [...]
Alkalizing is really just reverting to the way we once lived. Less acidic food, less acidic beverages, less pollution, less stress... If that really is easy for you, then you don't need AlkaWay! There are many ways to rebalance to our natural alkaline pH level Relaxing, gentle exercise, breathing exercises, alkaline supplements, alkaline diet, [...]
With the theme of spring and detoxification in the air, a great addition to the diet is Spirulina. Vive's Nutritionist Megan Crockart discusses the nutritional aspects and benefits of this fantastic super food. What is Spirulina? It is blue-green microalgae and is the most well known of all the blue-green algae's. There are approximately 1800 [...]
Nutritionist Megan Crockart discusses Detoxification What is a toxin? "A toxin is basically any substance that creates irritating and/or harmful effects in the body, undermining its health or stressing the biochemical or organ functions or actually damaging the tissues and organs." (Haas, E 2006) A toxin can come from internal and external factors including drugs [...]
There are many different products on the market for inflammation, injuries and bruising. Not so well known in Australia is the natural anti-inflammatory Traumeel. Naturopath Alex Beck-Brandl discusses the clinical aspects below: The natural anti-inflammatory Inflammation - a highly complex process - is the body's response to soft tissue injuries (muscles, tendons, ligaments, or joints). [...]
Here at Vive Health we are strong advocates of organic farming and environmentally friendly chemical free living. Protecting our health and environment utilising sustainable farming practices and removing harmful toxins from our foods will make a difference to us all both now and into the future. A number of points...clearly missed by a recent study, [...]
Here is a great recipe thanks to our customer Caron Evans Serves 5 Ingredients: 1 large (400g) eggplant, sliced 1cm thick 1 1/2 large (600g) sweet potato, sliced 1cm thick 2 medium (150g) zucchini, sliced 1/2 cup (100g) quinoa (raw weight) 1 bunch English spinach, washed Sea salt & Pepper Roasted tomato sauce: 500g ripe [...]
Ingredients: 1 cup Orgran gluten free all purpose plain flour 1/2 cup almond meal 4 medium ripened organic bananas (the riper the better) 1 cup rapadura sugar 80g organic butter (melted and set aside to cool) 1 tsp Bob Red Mill's gluten free baking soda 1 tsp organic cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 free [...]
Vive Health now stocks Full Circle's stylish, functional products made from sustainable and renewable resources. Like scrub brushes with sleek, bamboo handles and sponges made from cellulose, a plant-based fibre. Even fully biodegradable pot scrubbers. Full Circle's philosophy is "A life cycle". Every product in our homes has one - from a scrub brush [...]
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