13 Likes, 1 Comments - Lisa Scarfo Naturopath (@lisascarfo) on Instagram: "#foodiefriday Tray bake dinners are great when you have a bit of time to cook lots at once. Ther is..."
Hero Nutrient: Iron
Everyone knows that many animal proteins are good sources of iron. However there are great plant based sources too - These include pumpkin & sunflower seeds, avocado, parsley, almonds, cashews, soybeans, lentils, dried apricots and figs and of course leafy greens like spinach and kale. If you are feeling exhausted, having mood swings, finding it difficult to concentrate, getting dizzy constantly getting colds, your hair is falling out, or your nails are weak - Please get Iron levels assessed! 😀👍
8 Likes, 2 Comments - Lisa Scarfo Naturopath (@lisascarfo) on Instagram: "Everyone knows that many animal proteins are good sources of iron. However there are great plant..."
Foodie Friday: Chicken and Vegetable Soup
13 Likes, 1 Comments - Lisa Scarfo Naturopath (@lisascarfo) on Instagram: "#foodiefriday This is an Asian inspired chicken and vegetable soup perfect for the chilly weather..."
Fuel Well Move Well
Foodie Friday: Healthy Salad Dressing
Packaged salad dressings have sneaky sugars and additives, so my favourite healthy alternative: lemon juice and olive oil, and tonnes of parsley, it's soooo yummy 😘
Probiotics and Weight Loss
Did you know that up to 2kg of your weight is made up of microorganisms?
These are the trillions of organisms that make up your unique gut microbiome. Budding in vitro research is revealing the relationship between the microorganisms that live in your gut with both physical and mental health. These microorganisms affect digestive health, contribute to immune health, produce vitamins and amino acids and also affect blood pressure and mental health. Plus, preliminary studies link the microorganisms that live in the gut with body weight - and even with belly fat.
Foodie Friday: Beetroot, Walnut and Fetta Salad
23 Likes, 7 Comments - Lisa Scarfo Naturopath (@lisascarfo) on Instagram: "#foodiefriday This is one of my favourite salads anytime of the year, hot or cold. The base is 2/3..."
Hero Nutrient: Magnesium
I love love love Magnesium. It is essential for optimal cell functioning. Some food sources include leafy green vegetables, almonds, cashews, legumes, avocado and whole grains. It's always on my radar when it comes to conditions such as headaches & dizziness, PMS & hormone imbalances, muscle cramps, blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythm.
12 Likes, 1 Comments - Lisa Scarfo Naturopath (@lisascarfo) on Instagram: "I love love love Magnesium. It is essential for optimal cell functioning. Some food sources..."
Foodie Friday: Upgraded Muffins
23 Likes, 4 Comments - Lisa Scarfo Naturopath (@lisascarfo) on Instagram: "#foodiefriday I was talking on the radio today about sneaking superfoods into your kids meals and..."
Turmeric: Your Golden Ticket to Health
HELP, I’m Inflamed!
Everyone has experienced the phenomenon of acute inflammation – a sprained ankle, a splinter, or a cut – resulting in the affected area becoming red, swollen, hot, and painful. This is your immune system rushing to protect your body from any bacteria or viruses that may try to infect the area, and is also the first step in repairing tissue damage. This is part of a normal, healthy inflammatory response and should die down, or resolve, once the injury heals.[1] In some cases, however, inflammation sticks around and becomes chronic.
