Which foods could make colds or flu worse..read on (Readers Digest https://www.rd.com/health/conditions/foods-make-cold-flu-worse/) 1. Sugar can cause inflammation, which weakens your body’s white blood cells, which are key to fighting off infections. Try to avoid comforting yourself with too many sweet treats (and yes, that includes sweetened juice) until you feel better. 2. Refined carbohydrates are […]
US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23657930 Phytother Res. 2014 Mar;28(3):412-5. doi: 10.1002/ptr.4996. Epub 2013 May 9. Comparison between the efficacy of ginger and sumatriptan in the ablative treatment of the common migraine. Maghbooli M1, Golipour F, Moghimi Esfandabadi A, Yousefi M. Frequency and torment caused by migraines direct patients toward a […]
Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice, so when you use it, you want to use it correctly. You’ll find saffron in two forms, threads and powder. Saffron threads are the whole stigma from the saffron crocus, while saffron powder has been gently dried and ground. Like resources like gold and oil, saffron can only […]
The organic umeboshi plum that I love to eat and use in all my classes is a traditional Japanese pickle. Unusually salty, sour and subtly sweet, they are great at helping you digest carbohydrates and proteins. Ume means plum in Japanese, but they are actually a Japanese apricot. Fresh ume plums are very astringent and […]
You can hear me talk about food as medicine and healthy cooking tips with Libbi Gorr on ABC Radio Melbourne 774 on Saturday mornings at around 6.25am. For those who love sleep in Saturdays, you can still listen in later via Sandra’s YouTube channel , here on this site or on My Wholefood Community Facebook […]
Serves 6 10gms Dried Shiitake Mushrooms soaked 20 minutes or longer in warm water to cover until softened. Reserve and strain soaking water 250gms mixed mushrooms-fresh button mushrooms, quartered fresh porcini, crimini, portabella, or fresh shiitake mushrooms Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tbsp garlic, minced 3 cloves reserved shiitake mushroom soaking […]
Article written by Sandra Dubs During times of famine in Ireland, “lrish Moss” (carrageen) was boiled with milk for extra nutrition. In parts of Alaska dried seaweed is oiled and used as a substitute for chewing tobacco. Sea vegetables are recognized to play important part of the diet in China, Korea, South – East Asia, […]
One-third of sushi samples tested were found to contain dangerous bacteria. Here is some helpful information for making and eating safer sushi.Sushi has become a regular part of our diet and nutritionists have hailed it as a quick and tasty healthy alternative to greasy fare. Healthy, that is, as long as sushi is made according […]
A great benefit of eating healthfully is a healthy libido or sex drive. This is an essential normal part of life. Many nutritious foods can stir libido, revive sexual function and enhance overall health, especially when served up in a sensual way. read the full article….. Love Bites:Eat Your Way To Better Sex-Sandra Dubs Wellbeing […]
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