MY GREEN LUNCHBOX { START YOUR CHILD’S DAY FROM WITHIN… AND AVOID THE UNNECESSARY LUNCH LITTER. } Contributor: Lindy Cook Lindy Cook has been a Naturopath and Nutritionist working in private practice for well over 15 years. Encouraging her patients and their children to consume a healthy, nutritious diet has always been Lindy’s absolute passion. During her time practicing she became distressed to see the ever increasing incidence of obesity and all its health implications in Australia. As a mother of two she could see firsthand how the food being consumed by children was contributing to this and having such
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Yearly Archives 2017
Our Journey To Gluten Free (And Back)
OUR JOURNEY TO GLUTEN FREE (AND BACK) { PERSISTENCE AND ENSURING EVERYONE’S BATTING ON THE SAME TEAM IS KEY TO GOING GLUTEN FREE. } Contributor: yum. Gluten Free Five years ago I was on the receiving end of a coeliac diagnosis with the flippant advice to “have a piece of cake at a celebration if I fancy”. Wow, that doesn’t sound too serious! Fortunately it was soon after my diagnosis that I studied clinical nutrition and then holistic health coaching and that piece of cake has not yet passed these lips. Here’s my family’s story of how my nine-year-old daughter,
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Rebecca Coomes’ Life-Changing Diagnosis With Sibo
Rebecca Coomes’ Life-changing Diagnosis with SIBO { ARE YOU AN UNDIAGNOSED SUFFERER OF SIBO? ARE YOU CURRENTLY DIAGNOSED AND DESPERATE FOR TIPS AND TRICKS FOR MANAGING THIS NEW LIFESTYLE? } Contributor: Rebecca Coomes Have you ever heard of SIBO? It is very possible that you, or someone close to you, may be a sufferer but have never learned about this treatable illness. Rebecca Coomes was one of these people and her diagnosis truly brought her life back. Have a read… does this sound like you? Yum: Tell us a bit about yourself. I was born 2 months premature, so
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School Garden Gifts
School Garden Gifts { WE MEET JADE AND AMY FROM ALLERGY RIDERS AND DISCUSS THEIR RUNNING OF A SCHOOL GARDEN AND TEACHING KIDS A BIT ABOUT THE FOOD THEY EAT. } Contributor: yum. Gluten Free We meet Jade and Amy from Allergy Riders and discuss their running of a school garden and teaching kids a bit about the food they eat. Tell us a bit about your involvement with the school garden? We are 2 mums with children at the school and have a passion for just getting grubby and teaching what we learn along the way. We are both
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Stay Healthy This Winter And Make Your Own Gluten Free Immunity Tonic
Stay healthy this winter and make your own gluten free immunity tonic { Are you constantly sick every winter? Does your immune system struggle with the cooler weather? Naturopath and herbalist Anthia Koullouros has put together gluten free tonics to ensure your immune system is as strong as it can be during the changing seasons. } Words by naturopath and herbalist and Organic Food, Health and Lifestyle educator, Anthia Koullouros During the cooler months, I make an extra effort to avoid nasty cold and flus. I bolster my nutrition with plenty of raw and cooked, seasonal organic fruit &
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The Freedom Foods Journey
The Freedom Foods Journey { FREEDOM FOODS REVOLUTIONISED THE FOOD INDUSTRY BY TRANSFORMING WHAT EATING LOOKS LIKE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH FOOD ALLERGIES } Contributor: yum. Gluten Free In 1990, Freedom Foods decided it was time the world was provided allergy-friendly, wholesome, tasty foods. This was the start of the “free from” food movement, which has now exploded throughout Australia and expanded to the rest of the world. Their commitment to this standard of cooking and eating led them to supporting supermarkets in creating dedicated health sections and even going as far as establishing the top allergy-testing facilities in the
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The Paleo Way 10 Week Activation Program
THE PALEO WAY 10 WEEK ACTIVATION PROGRAM { THE PALEO WAY 10 WEEK ACTIVATION PROGRAM IS A VIBRANT HEALTH, WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND FITNESS PROGRAM, TAILORED TO A PALEO LIFESTYLE. } Contributor: Luke Hines The Paleo Way 10 Week Activation Program is a vibrant health, weight management and fitness program, tailored to a Paleo lifestyle. It teaches you the synergy between eating good food, moving your body every day and looking at the positive sides to life. The secrets to a healthier and happier life. You’ll learn what to eat and how to cook it with delicious and simple recipes, how
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Watermelon Popsicles
WATERMELON POPSICLES { THE YUMMIEST WAY TO COOL DOWN THIS SUMMER! } Contributor: Jo Anderson { Ingredients } 1/4 watermelon 8 popsicle sticks { Method } Cut the watermelon into triangles. Using a sharp knife, make a small cut in the rind, then insert a popsicle stick. Place the watermelon popsicles on a baking tray, cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 4 hours before serving. { TIP ) Try using cookie cutters for different shapes eg. butterflies, stars and dinosaurs.Great for parties or kids lunch boxes. Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: 4 hours Total time: 4 hours 5 minutes+
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Wheat Free Vs Gluten Free
Wheat vs gluten free { Even though the terms “wheat” and “gluten” are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. Dr Eva Detko, PhD explains the difference… } Contributor: yum. Gluten Free Words Dr Eva Detko, PhD, www.dr-eva.com Even though the terms “wheat” and “gluten” are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. Dr Eva Detko, PhD explains the difference… Why it’s important to know the difference between wheat and gluten Understanding the difference between wheat and gluten can help avoid any unnecessary symptoms that may be brought on by ingesting the wrong foods. Confusing wheat
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Yum. Has Moved Kitchens
yum. has moved kitchens { “It is with great pleasure that I hand over the bowl and spoon of yum. Gluten Free to the super talented Olivia Jackson,” Bianca Shugg } The yum. Gluten Free journey has been an amazing three and half years, something I will treasure forever. yum. gave me the tools and knowledge base to build my career into an exciting new opportunity. I recently accepted the brand new position of Regional Digital Commercial Manager with Australia’s second largest media organisation; Southern Cross Austereo. A role that will see digital growth and opportunities for regional businesses across
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