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gut health signs to look out for

When your gut health is poor there is a good chance that you will be struggling with many signs and symptoms. Some of those signs and symptoms may include; headaches, sinus, sore throat, reflux, blocked and runny nose, bloating, gut pain, gassiness, anxiety, depression, smelly poo and flatulence, diarrhoea, constipation, alternating diarrhoea and constipation, fatigue,…
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quinoa veggie burgers

This recipe is from a cookbook I received as a gift, cookbooks are the way to my heart, but that’s another story. The cookbook is called; The South Coast Cookbook 2, its a food journey from Kiama to Eden, the recipe is from The Rivermouth General Store @ Tomakin, I’ve only included the pattie part…
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Lentil and Pomegranate salad

Try this delicious salad I have adapted from one of Elena Duggan’s recipes. For the dressing you’ll need; 6 x dates pitted and finely chopped 2 x eschallots finely chopped 50 grams of red wine vinegar 75grams of extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper. For the salad you’ll need; 1 cup of…
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testing for gut health

Have you ever wondered what’s going on in your gut? Testing can be a great way to find out. I like to test, as it gives both myself and my patients information and direction as to what foods to remove, as well as which herbs and supplements to prescribe for their individual results. Which test/s…
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Stress and the gut – my story

One year ago today, I faced one of the most stressful events of my life. The Currowan fire was headed towards our humble little holiday shack at Yatte Yattah. The Currowan fire started on the 26th November 2019 and slowly made its way towards us, on the way it went through my Dad’s property Lazier…
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breakfast fritters

serves 2 ingredients 2 tablespoons of spelt flour 2 eggs 1 teaspoon of goats chevre 50 grams of kashkaval cheese grated 100 grams of good quality ham chopped up 1 tomato diced 2 mushrooms sliced 1 handful of baby spinach 1 handful of rocket sea salt and pepper for seasoning 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon juice for…
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Christmas Cookies

makes 22 ingredients; 100 grams macadamia nuts chopped coarsely 125 grams dried apricots cut up finely 180 grams dairy free while chocolate (sweet william) 250 grams of nuttelex 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup castor sugar 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence 2 eggs 2 cups of spelt flour 1/2 teaspoon of bicarb soda 1 cup…
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grand marnier crepes

makes 20 ingredients; 1 cup ground almonds 1 cup spelt flour 4 eggs lightly beaten 2 cups a2 milk 125 grams nuttelex 1/4 cup of castor sugar 1 tablespoon of lemon zest 1 tablespoon of orange zest 1 cup of orange juice 1/4 cup of lemon juice 1/2 cup Grand Marnier 2 oranges segmented preparation;…
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eggnog panna cotta

This is a delicious recipe that’s ideal for your Christmas table, I usually make it in an assortment of different sized glasses ingredients; 250ml coconut cream 250ml full-cream a2 milk 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg 125g castor sugar 2 1/2 gelatine leaves (titanium strength) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 100ml brandy or cognac…
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herby potato salad

serves 8 ingredients  1 kg potatoes – preferably pontiac or desiree 2 eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 green shallots finely slliced 2 x celery stalks finely sliced 10 chives chopped 1/4 cup mint leaves chopped finely preparation Cut potatoes into 4 cm cubes, put potatoes and eggs…
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