How Can Nutrition affect the Neurodivergent (ADHD) Brain? The ADHD brain lacks dopamine and serotonin as well as having irregular epinephrine (adrenalin) and melatonin. Dopamine and epinephrine are neurotransmitters that effect levels of drive, motivation and focus. Serotonin contributes to feelings of wellbeing, peace and calm. Melatonin helps to regulate sleep/wake cycles. As you readContinue reading “Nutrition for ADHD”
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Porterhouse Steak over Leak and Bok Choy
Simple sings and a low, slow heat gives leak and bok choy ample time to harmonise. Top with a seared porterhouse, mooing at just the right volume or a touch more cooked and you are golden. Not only does this celebration of whole foods melt in your mouth but it will nourish you to higherContinue reading “Porterhouse Steak over Leak and Bok Choy”
Cholesterol
What is it’s role in the body? Why is it important to keep in balance? Read on to feel empowered with knowledge on how to look after yourself with optimized cholesterol levels. The problems associated with high cholesterol are to do with the limit of blood flow. Essentially the arteries become clogged up with fattyContinue reading “Cholesterol”
Smokey Slow Cooked Beef w Smashed, Herbed Butter Beans
Say hello to an iron boosting special with more of these red meat recipes to come! Iron plays a critical role in the body as the foundational material to many hormones and other systems. How does this work? One example: Chronically low iron= lack of thyroid hormone= high cholesterol, weight gain, mood imbalances temperature disregulationContinue reading “Smokey Slow Cooked Beef w Smashed, Herbed Butter Beans”
Creamy Tahini Oats w Raw Honey
Part dessert, part breakfast. This sweet carby bomb will restore you post work out. I used steel cut oats for their chew factor and a locally sourced, raw honey featuring nutritious bits of comb. Seeing the first figs on the shelves at my local feels like that first hint of autumn, a wondrous reminder toContinue reading “Creamy Tahini Oats w Raw Honey”
Mushroom Hummus Bruschetta
Another way to enjoy hummus. If you have not had warm hummus yet, nows the time to change your life for the better. Get a hit of vegetables that also delivers on creamy and delicious, pair it with sourdough toast for the chew factor our ancestors crafted thousands of years ago. 5. Once your toastContinue reading “Mushroom Hummus Bruschetta”
Cherry Creatine Gummies
You may have seen these on the shelves of your local supplement store and wondered why? Creatine has a load of benefits! From enhancing cognitive function, mitigating the effects of a poor nights sleep as well as enhancing the aesthetic and performance of muscle. Creatine is one of the best researched supplements and so worthContinue reading “Cherry Creatine Gummies”
Salted Maple Tahini Smoothie
Smoothies are an excellent way to sneak in extra nutrients! If you are short on time but high on energy and mental demands then make sure you are nourishing and refilling your cup with enough goodness to see you through. Further reading and resources Garber, J., & Cohen, S. (2019). Nutrition 2.0: Functional Foods. PreparedContinue reading “Salted Maple Tahini Smoothie”
Sticky Peanut Lime Noodles
I prepped way to many noodles! With a lunchbox load left over in the fridge and a craving for something fresh I whipped up the sauce of my Thailand holiday dreams. Left overs are a gift! They are a treasure to be used to save you time, money and the planet. With a little creativityContinue reading “Sticky Peanut Lime Noodles”
Lemony Parsley Broccoli soup
A power house of greens and antioxidants that doesn’t taste horrendous. This soup can easily be batch made for the week ahead, works as an appetiser or as part of a more balanced meal alongside a serve of protein. The above makes 4 serves. The following macros are per serve: Per serve: 115cal 12.5gC 8gFContinue reading “Lemony Parsley Broccoli soup”
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