The term superfood is a bit buzzy, but what does it mean exactly? Medicine Net describe these as foods that have health-promoting properties, such as reducing one’s risk of disease or improving any aspect of health. So-called superfoods may have an unusually high content of antioxidants, vitamins, and/or other nutrients. Being the most nutrient dense foods…
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Ask Dr Renae Thomas: Feeling Tired and Fatigued Eating Plant-Based?
Dr Renae Thomas, Medical Doctor Are you “doing everything right” but finding that the abundant energy you’ve seen in others eating plant-based is eluding you? Whilst of course everyone has a different background and lifestyle, and it is important to see a medical professional to rule out serious causes of fatigue first, there are a…
Is Intermittent Fasting Beneficial for Women?
Author: Ema Taylor, BHSc Naturopath & Nutritionist Intermittent fasting has gained a lot of attention and momentum over the last few years and given the reported associated health benefits, we are guessing that you have heard of it! Ema Taylor, a naturopath and nutritionist has observed this momentum in her clinical practice and cautions that…
Why You Shouldn’t Fear the Sugar in Fruit
Author: Simon Hill, Plant Proof Though we may enjoy indulging our sweet tooth from time to time, we all know that sugar is not great for us and we should do our best to limit our intake. However, we are sometimes mistaken to believe that his nutritional rule applies to fruit as well. Bananas, grapes…
Supplement Recommendations For a Plant-Based Diet
Author: Simon Hill, Plant Proof If you’re eating a plant-based diet, Simon Hill from Plant Proof outlines that you’re following the single best evidenced-based approach to nourish your body with foods that will boost your health and prevent chronic diseases. Other than benefitting you directly, your food choices will also reduce your environmental burden and…
Getting Enough Calcium On a Plant-Based Diet
Author: Nina Gabriela Gelbke, Nutritionist One of the biggest concerns that many people have about switching to a whole-food plant-based diet is getting enough calcium, an incredibly important mineral. Nina from Naturally Nina, reassures us that there are plenty of calcium-rich plant foods out there to enjoy that also provide us with all the calcium…
5 Tips For Transitioning to a Plant-Based Lifestyle
Author: Alexandra Andersson When you decide to switch to a plant-based diet, you will inadvertently change your lifestyle as well. Both of which are not easy to do and are generally not achieved overnight. To support your plant-based transition, the lovely Alexandra Andersson from Fivesec Health has shared her 5 top tips on switching to…
Finally, A Healthy Plant-Based Food Pyramid
Author: Simon Hill, Plant Proof With the rise of veganism, more and more food manufacturers have flooded the market with vegan junk food of all sorts. We can now easily find ice creams, fake meats and sweet treats that are often packed with similar amounts of sugar and fat as their non-vegan counterparts. Leading plant-based…
Lifestyle Medicine to Optimize Your Health & Longevity
Author: Dr Renae Thomas, MD The increasing media attention on plant-based nutrition means that there is a lot of conflicting advice out there. This can make simple concepts unnecessarily complex. We have invited Dr Renae Thomas, a Family and Preventive Medicine Resident who resides in the Blue Zone Loma Linda, California, to help clarify how…
Plant-Based Ayurveda: A Guide to Thrive
Author: Dr Sarah Kucera From the emphasis on the inclusion of plant essences and the absence of synthetic ingredients in skincare products, to food that is organic and free of genetic modification, as consumers, we are trying to find our way back to our natural roots. The lovely chiropractor, Ayurvedic practitioner and author, Dr Sarah…