End of financial year is upon us once more. Now is the time to spend some money on your health to increase your tax refund or minimise your tax liability. If you are able to claim your health care for your chronic health problems off your tax, here is an offer for you. Maybe you […]
Grilled salmon steak with steamed vegetables Place fresh salmon steak (one per person) under grill – top with multi-coloured peppercorns and split fresh lemongrass stalks, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Cook until the fish flakes easily. While the fish is cooking, steam some washed silverbeet, broccoli florets, asparagus, and peas. For variety, have it […]
Ginger & Cinnamon Tea Chase down any meal with a ginger & cinnamon tea. Into a mug, put 2-3 slices of fresh ginger root and 1 cinnamon quill. Add boiling water. Drink when cool enough. You can usually reuse the ginger and cinnamon for a second mug. Cold or ‘flu bothering you? Then you need […]
Kathy’s Curried Mince & Lentils Great to freeze in portions. Thaw in the fridge during the day and reheat on the stove for dinner. Serve with steamed green beans (frozen ones are just fine) or your choice of green vegetables. Ingredients 1 whole 375g packet lentils, soaked for at least 8 hours, drained & rinsed […]
Kathy’s “Kitchen Sink” Frittata (serves 4) Preparation: Chop 2-4 cups of fresh seasonal vegetables – spring onions or shallots, carrots (chop small), pumpkin (chop small), broccoli and/or Brussels sprouts, asparagus (bigger bits), green beans, semi-dried tomatoes. Also chop some fresh ginger. Beat 10-12 large eggs in a bowl and set aside. Drain a 200g can […]
Poached Sardines on Steamed Spinach Fresh sardines are available from your local fishmonger – ask him to clean them for you. Put the sardines in a stainless steel fry pan on your hotplate and cover with filtered water. Put on lid and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until fish flakes […]
Stewed Fruit with Nuts Chop some seasonal fruit (such as apples, pears, and peaches or plums) into slices or chunks, depending on your preference. Use one pear for every three apples and there is no need to add any other sweetener. Put the fruit into a steel saucepan with just enough water to cover the […]
Natural Medicine Week is in full swing, and we have been offering some great deals. Have you checked out our special offers and events that we have been running this week? Tuesday 24 May we offered a webinar so you could learn what your blood test results really meant, and what ones you should be […]
Zinc seems to be needed for just about everything else to be able to work properly. Here is a science journal article that tells how zinc, and other nutrients, are needed for essential fatty acids to do their job. Particularly for the conversion of GLA from the ever-popular evening primrose oil to the anti-inflammatory prostaglandins. […]
If fatigue is getting you down, don’t despair! It is possible to get more energy again! Fatigue is that overwhelming feeling of being tired all of the time. You are always tired, even after plenty of sleep. It could be that you have been stressed for too long and developed adrenal fatigue. This is where […]
