Gut health problems are rampant today and many people suffer from gut dysfunction symptoms such as: food sensitivities/intolerances, bloating and constipation, loose stools and diarrhoea, IBS, Crohn's and Celiac disease. Addressing gut health step by step and finding out your specific gut dysfunction is fundamental in addressing these.
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Paleo has got a lot of press- most of it negative. It has even reached mainstream TV (thanks to Pete Evans:). Paleo has come under a lot of criticism in the media recently and much misinformation is being spread both by popular media as well as conventional doctors and researchers.
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Iron deficiency is endemic in our society, especially among women and children. It plagues us on a daily basis because without adequate iron in our system, we simply cannot generate enough oxygen for energy production. Low concentration, low mood, low energy....sound familiar?
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So I thought I should write a book 'I Quit Coffee'! It would be a best seller, for sure, just like the 'I quit sugar' by Sarah Wilson. Except I don't think it would sell as well. Not at all. Unfortunately..... Because we are all completely on board with the concept of 'sugar is bad for you' and more and more people are trying to beat their sugar addictions. There is unanimous agreement that sugar is not helpful. However, there is no such consensus on coffee. In fact, most people believe that coffee is good for you. Great in fact! It gives you energy, it has antioxidants and some studies show it can even help you lose weight!! (those I think most definitely funded by the coffee
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A few attendees at my recent workshops have asked about buckwheat so I thought it needs a post of its own as it's a pretty special food! I grew up with buckwheat and have found it astounding that it is relatively unknown in Australia. In Russian it's called 'grechka' meaning 'of Greek origin', so quite probably it came to Eastern Europe from Greece, although historically it was widely cultivated in China. This amazing plant is a seed and a relative of rhubarb and sorrel (officially classified as a fruit). Despite the English name for it, it has nothing to do with wheat and is completely gluten free. Buckwheat nutritional benefits It's a great carbohydrate source without the insulin impact. It is very filling. Studies show that it can benefit in management of diabetes,
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