Category Archives: healthy habits

it’s elementary my dear watson

Ever asked that simple question: “Why do I eat?”  Continue reading

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nana gaia’s pantry

There’s a doctor in the pantry – guess who?   Continue reading

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water water everywhere

What is the one thing I can do daily that will improve my health?

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probiotic yoghurt

Yoghurt’s origin has the flavour of serendipitous legend. The Bulgarians and Turk nomads Continue reading

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sleep hygiene

“I had a deadly week, last week, molly” Laurence announced, as he helped himself to a slice of my olive bread focaccia Continue reading

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sunflower seeds

The Sunflower’s scientific name is Helianthus annuus (helios – sun and anthos – flower). Sunflowers, which turn throughout the day to follow the course of the sun, Continue reading

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macadamia nuts

The Macadamia nut is a genus of the family Proteaceae – the two main varieties are the smooth-shelled Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia)  Continue Reading

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cashew nuts

Cashew Nuts – The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is an average sized, evergreen tree native to Brazil’s Amazon rain forest . . . Continue reading

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rooibos – a healthy brew

Often people ask:  “Aside from the usual herbal teas, black/green tea or coffee, what else can I drink that’s healthy?” Answer? “Drink a cup of Rooibos tea”. Continue Reading

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beanz meanz?

Wendy persistently nagged me to draw-up a diet to help her slim down – ‘lose all my puppy-fat’ – quipped she who is traversing many-pauses.

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robert’s wake-up call

Awoke Saturday @ 3:32 am – alert and clear-headed. At 4:00 am

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evolutionary wonder

Scientists discovered that Spirulina, a photosynthetic life form, designed by nature 3-4 billion years ago is the catalyst that enabled higher life forms (including humans) to evolve by producing the oxygen needed in the Earth’s atmosphere. Continue reading

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go bananas

Since the Queensland Floods during late December 2010 ‒ early January 2011, the average

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