The amazing benefits of herbal teas!
The amazing benefits of herbal teas! “There is no trouble so great or grave that cannot be diminished by a nice cup of tea.” - Bernard Paul Heroux There is some truth in this quote. Herbal teas can offer a myriad of benefits! Not only do they offer an array of[...]
3 Travelling Tips from a Naturopath & Nutritionist
3 Travelling Tips from a Naturopath & Nutritionist Recently, I had the privilege of travelling the world! My husband and I spent 5 x weeks overseas, in Scotland, England, France and Italy. It was an experience I’ll never forget! I wanted to share what I learned about how to look[...]
How to keep your veggies fresh for longer
How to keep your veggies fresh for longer With the price of everything rising, it's more important than ever to make the most of what we have, and your store-bought veggies are no exception! It can be difficult to make sure that your veggies stay fresh for at least a week[...]
Is Sushi Healthy?
Is Sushi Healthy? Many of us believe that having Sushi for lunch is healthy. Well I’m about to be the bearer of bad news…it’s not! Below are the reasons why. Sushi rice is high GI, which means it will spike your blood sugar, leaving you feeling hungry shortly after and[...]
How to reduce mould in your home
How to reduce mould in your home With all the recent rain, flooding and dampness in NSW, mould toxicity is something we all need to be on the lookout for. Did you know that mould toxicity (also known as CIRS) can cause the following symptoms? Headaches Chronic fatigue Fever Eye irritation[...]
How to manage emotional eating
How to manage emotional eating Some people cope with difficult situations by reaching for comfort food. Chowing down on ice cream, chocolate or chips can make everything seem like it's going to be okay. However, eating comfort food when things get tough—also known as emotional eating or stress eating—is not a[...]
How to avoid Xenoestrogens
How to avoid Xenoestrogens Xenoestrogens are a synthetic endocrine-disrupting compounds that imitate estrogen in the body. Because of their strong estrogenic action in the human body, they can cause a whole host of problems with the female reproductive system. These include tender breasts, heavy period, painful periods, endometriosis and fibroids in[...]
Coconut Water Natural Hangover Cure
Coconut Water Natural Hangover Cure For those of you who don't heed my advice and go easy on the booze, here is a great, natural hangover cure for you! Not only is coconut water extremely hydrating, it contains high concentrations of electrolytes, vitamins and minerals. It is also high in antioxidants[...]
COVID-19 Elderberry and Echinacea Iced Tea
COVID-19 Elderberry and Echinacea Iced Tea When COVID-19 knocked on my door recently, I was sipping this tea all day long! It is antiviral, anti-inflammatory and super hydrating! Echinacea is great for improving your immune function, and Elderberry has some great antiviral activities (not to mention it tastes[...]
COVID-19 Immune-boosting juice
COVID-19 Immune-boosting juice When you're feeling under the weather with a cold or flu, often you don't feel like eating solid foods. COVID-19 is no exception! This immune-boosting juice packs a punch and is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin C, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial ingredients to help reduce the symptoms and[...]
How to have fun in the kitchen!
How to have fun in the kitchen! Food and cooking used to be about community, enjoyment, fun, exploration, adventure. But nowadays, food is really just about getting enough calories to survive and finding the quickest, easiest and cheapest ways to do that. Unfortunately, that means we’re missing out on the joy[...]
Chewy peanut butter choc chip cookies
Chewy peanut butter choc chip cookies Wanna try my delicious chewy peanut butter choc chip cookies that are refined sugar free and lower in gluten? This recipe also replaces regular white flour with spelt flour which I love! Keep reading to find out why.Ingredient hotspot: Spelt flourI much prefer to use[...]
Sesame Tofu Stir Fry
Sesame Tofu Stir Fry I never used to like tofu. I wondered how on earth anyone could eat this spongy, tasteless food! But that was until I discovered this recipe. I fuond this recipe when I was trying out the Low FODMAP diet. So it can be modified to be low[...]
Caramel Pecan Pie
Caramel Pecan Pie Dietary Info: Refined Sugar Free Ingredient Hotspot: Pecans This recipe was inspired when a local organic farm, Five Serves Produce, had a stall of fresh, organic pecans for sale on the side of the road. I bought 2 kg! As I drove home, I began to think;[...]
Tangy Mexican Bean Salad
Tangy Mexican Bean Salad Dietary Info: Gluten-Free Vegan Refined Sugar Free Dairy-Free Nut Free Vegetarian Ingredient Hotspot: Black Beans (aka. Turtle beans) Black beans are a type of legume, known for their high fibre and protein content. They also contain helpful amounts of B vitamins, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese and[...]
Mediterranean Kebabs with Tahini & Lime Dressing
Mediterranean Kebabs with Tahini & Lime Dressing It's warming up, and I am so excited for BBQ season! I love making these mediterranean kebabs. They are so easy, delicious & healthy. Everyone loves them! Serve them with my delicious tahini-lime sauce which you can find by clicking here. [...]
Basil Pesto (Vegetable oil-free!)
Basil Pesto (Vegetable oil-free!) Dietary Info Gluten Free Vegan option Vegetarian Refined sugar free Ingredient Hotspot: Extra virgin olive oil Have you ever wondered what the difference is between regular olive oil and extra virgin olive oil? Extra virgin olive oil has not been treated with chemicals or altered by[...]
Red Kidney Bean Chocolate Cake
Red Kidney Bean Chocolate Cake Dietary Information: Gluten Free Dairy Free Refined Sugar Free Ingredient Hotspot: Red Kidney Beans Red kidney beans are very high in fibre, contributing to their cholesterol-lowering and blood sugar stabilising abilities. With high cholesterol and Type II diabetes on the rise in Australia, red kidney[...]
Turmeric Latte Spice Mix
Turmeric Latte Spice Mix Dietary Info: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Refined Sugar Free Ingredient Hotspot: Turmeric Turmeric has recently gained popularity regarding it’s medicinal benefits, but many cultures have been using this spice for hundreds of years regularly in their cooking! Turmeric contains phytochemicals known as “Curcuminoids,” which[...]
Tahini Lime Sauce
Tahini Lime Sauce Categories: Gluten free, Vegetarian Ingredient Hotspot: Tahini Tahini is made from Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) and has a myriad of health benefits. Sesame seeds contain Lignan, which has been shown to display potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. Sesame seeds also contain high amounts of protein, fibre, monounsaturated[...]
DIY Tomato Sauce
DIY Tomato Sauce Dietary info: Gluten free, Refined sugar free, Dairy free, Vegetarian, Vegan Ingredient Hotspot: Tomatoes Tomatoes are a great source of a range of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, carotenes, biotin and Vitamin K. They are also a great source of most of the B vitamins. Tomatoes[...]
Quinoa, Pumpkin & Feta Salad
Quinoa, Pumpkin & Feta Salad Dietary Information: Gluten Free, Vegetarian , Refined sugar free Ingredient Hotspot: Quinoa Quinoa is a gluten free seed originating from South America. One of the most impressive things about this seed is that it is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all 20 of[...]
Western Advocate Article
Western Advocate Article Naturopathic and nutritionist clinic Miriam Rose Natural Health opens at Blooms the Chemist at Bathurst Chase Author: Bradley Jurd September 27 2021 - 6:00PM Naturopath Miriam Cullen has launched a new clinic at Blooms the Chemist in Bathurst Chase. Photo: CHRIS SEABROOK Miriam Rose[...]
My Top 6 Meal Planning Tips
My Top 6 Meal Planning Tips Meal planning is a life saver if you’re super busy, but want to make healthy choices or save money on take away! I have a crazy schedule, as does my husband, so meal planning is the only way we can stay on track with[...]
Keto Breakfast Muffins
Keto Breakfast Muffins Recently, my husband and I have been experimenting with the Keto diet (check out the benefits of the keto diet by reading by blog here) We found this recipe and it is a keeper! It’s quick, easy, filling and easy to prepare beforehand.
