Category Archives: Naturopath Brisbane West
No Bake Almond Butter & Muesli Slice
My No Bake Almond Butter and Muesli slice is something I make when my teenage son has the munchies and wants a snack in a hurry! I toast organic oats and spelt flakes and mix these with nuts, seeds and coconut and then bind it together with delicious almond butter and some maple syrup. A […]
The Wonderful Benefits of Savasana
The Wonderful Benefits of Savasana Seemingly one of the easiest yoga poses, Savasana (or Corpse Pose) is one of the most important, and for many it is also one of the hardest poses to master. In a world of ‘busyness’, lying still and quietening the mind can be a difficult practice. Not only do we […]
Burmese Fermented Tea Leaf Salad (Lahpet Thote)
Burmese fermented tea leaf salad, or Lahpet Thote, was one of our favourite foods on a visit to Myanmar. Unofficially it is said to be their national dish and is surprisingly delicious. I have made this regularly since returning back to Australia and our friends are always initially dubious are then delightfully surprised when they […]
Remember to Breathe
Remembering to breathe deeply drops off our ‘to do’ list quickly as our lives become increasingly busy, our daily calendars fill we find our stress and anxiety levels rising. Very often the day ends leaving us drained and exhausted, or worse. We can find ourselves in ‘fight or flight’ response where the body has a […]
Asian Style Eggs with Greens (g/f, d/f)
Asian Style Eggs with Greens Asian style eggs with greens is a light and fresh vegetarian dish. In Asia scrambled or fried eggs are often served with tomato and to this I will add fried organic tofu for delicious texture (and taste!). One of our favourite meals on a Sunday evening. It does require a […]
Pesky Parasites: Blastocystitis hominis & Dientamoeba fragilis
Pesky Parasites: Blastocystitis hominis & Dientamoeba fragilis Chances are you may have heard of the parasites called Blastocystitis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis. Recently there has been a prevalence of clients presenting with these conditions in my clinic. Blastocystis is a little parasite with a very hard shell, allowing it to survive outside the intestinal tract […]
Spring Quinoa Salad
Spring Quinoa Salad Spring Quinoa Salad – recipe by Marianne Harold. This is one of my favourite recipes as it’s light but substantial and can be a meal in itself. I roast the broccoli which makes it slightly crispy, but the asparagus is lightly steamed and the salad is topped off with dry roasted or […]
Avocado – A True Wonder Food
Avocado – a true wonder food! What’s not to love?! Not only is it so easy to eat in all sorts of ways – straight out of the skin with a sprinkle of sea salt, on toast with your other favourites, blended into creamy dips and sauces, chopped into salads and mixed up into raw […]
Wholesome Crunchy Biscuits
WHOLESOME CRUNCHY BISCUITS Wholesome Crunchy Biscuits are full of fibre and protein as well as being nutritious and filling. They have a crunchy outer and chewy centre and actually taste better the day after baking when the flavours have had time to meld. Ingredients: 12 organic dates, pitted and chopped 1.5 cups of quinoa flakes […]