How to keep vital and healthy over summer is a common discussion in my practise as the weather warms up. Use these tips for summer wellbeing so you stay healthy and can make the most of the coming months!
1. Stay hydrated
As Australians our hydration habits tend to mimic our weather; drought and flood! While this might even out over a week, actually you are putting your body through mini bouts of dehydration all the time.
I don’t know about you, but my garden is currently going bananas! I have so many herbs ready to go I have had to get creative to make sure I make use of all their goodness. This salad is healthy, easy and fresh and becomes a staple in my household in the warmer months.
Read MoreOne of the things I like about Ayurvedic medicine is this policy: if you wouldn’t put it in your mouth, don’t put it on your skin.
Certain soaps and liquid soaps strip the delicate skin barrier, are very harsh on our skin leaving it in a vulnerable and overly dry state. It can lead to people developing itchy skin and reactive dermatitis. Of course we need to remove germs and dirt, but the soaps we choose matter.
Read MoreHummus is a very healthy and tasty dip/puree made from chickpeas; a legume containing a great amount of protein. I make hummus weekly at least, as it keeps for days in the fridge, and is a very nutritious and filling snack.
When eaten with crackers/corn chips/pita bread, it provides a complete plant based protein, plus beneficial plant oils, ensuring satisfying fullness and sustenance for hours, it is a fantastic snack, especially compared to a sugary alternative like a muesli bar.
Read MoreHere are a couple of my crowd-pleasing dips that are incredibly tasty and healthy. I use a good quality yoghurt as a base for these fermented favourites, and they can be kept for 4-5 days in the fridge! Turmeric is a great anti-inflammatory agent and makes for a fun colour.
Read MoreThere are many health benefits from eating cauliflower; they contain many sulphur compounds which are known to be cancer fighting and they are rich in antioxidants which act in our detoxifying pathways. It also has lots of soluble pectin fibre, which is very beneficial for our gut health, encouraging the growth of good bacteria, hello microbiome!
Read MoreI am a lover of stewed fruits, eaten hot or cold and made from whatever bounty nature is giving us each season! I always cook enough to have a steady supply for several weeks in the freezer. In winter I am usually using apples, quinces and pears; during summer, more apples, stone fruits, and rhubarb.
Read MoreOysters! Molluscs! Some love them, some hate them! For those who love them, there are very good nutritional reasons to go ahead and enjoy. They are rich in essential minerals like iodine, iron, zinc, selenium, and vitamins D and B12, as well as protein, and of course as natures probiotic they are full of health giving bacteria.
Read MoreFermented foods increase the bacterial diversity in our gut, creating an inner rainforest of bacteria, picture that for a moment! Lushness in the guts, yes please! Fermented foods help to regulate gut function, reduce inflammation and boost immunity, and maybe even most importantly they help us make the most of all the food we eat by enhancing our capacity to absorb nutrients. Ginger in particular stimulates circulation, reduces nausea and is an anti-inflammatory herb.
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