by Norelle | Aug 1, 2016 | Breakfast, Food as Medicine, Recipes
Pancakes used to be far from the healthiest option on the breakfast menu. These days though the pancake has been reinvented. I like this oat and linseed pancake as an energy dense, nutrient packed way to refuel after a long weekend run. Have this and you won’t...
by Norelle | Jul 5, 2016 | Food as Medicine, Natural Menopause
As women wind down the reproductive phase of our lives hormone balances start to shift and we go through a peri-menopause transition averaging around 7 years until we reach menopause1. Medically, menopause is defined as the absence of a menstrual period for 12...
by Norelle | Jun 22, 2016 | Food as Medicine, Recipes
With winter well and truly taking hold…especially in the Southern states my body craves warm, nourishing foods. Top of my list is soup. I’m a HUGE fan of the humble soup. They are easy to make. They freeze well. You can eat them for breakfast, lunch or dinner....
by Norelle | Apr 7, 2016 | Food as Medicine, Health Conditions, Immunity, Recipes
Oxymel is a word you don’t hear used in everyday conversation. So, what is an oxymel and why would you want one? The word comes pretty much straight from the Latin, oxymeli which means acid + honey. An oxymel is a traditional way of preparing herbs that have an...
by Norelle | Nov 13, 2015 | Cardiovascular Health, Food as Medicine, Health Conditions
Your doctor has told you that you’ve just been granted membership to the 1 billion strong worldwide group of people with high blood pressure 1. Where to next? Why you DON’T want to be a member of “Club Hypertension” High blood pressure...
by Norelle | Nov 13, 2015 | Food as Medicine, Recipes
If you own a blender or food processor you’ve got the ability to make a pesto. The thing I love about pesto is that there are so many options and it’s so quick and easy to make. A real one-bowl wonder! Pesto packs a big nutrient punch with loads of vitamins, minerals,...
