This article is brought to you by Lynda Griparic. Lynda is a qualified naturopath, nutritionist, writer, and speaker with over 14 years of experience in the health industry. Lynda specialises in gut health and weight loss. She has extensive experience in running healthy, effective, and sustainable weight loss programs and has expertise in investigating and treating the underlying causes of weight gain, metabolic problems, and gut disturbance. Lynda studied Naturopathy and Nutrition at the Nature Care College together with Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training."
Author Bio - Lynda Griparic
Home Made Creamy Hummus
Plant-Based
Lynda: There’s always a good time for tahini. This side dish or dip is super rich in healthy fats, protein and fibre. Chickpeas is a decent source of resistant starch making it great food (fertiliser for the gut flora) when had in small amounts. Ingredients 1 can organic chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained (approx 400g) Read More…
5 Unspoken Secrets To Stunning Skin
Lifestyle
Lynda: Constipation contributes to acute and chronic dis-ease in the body, including the health of our skin. Aside from the bowel, constipation increases the workload of all our elimination organs such as the skin, lungs, lymphatic system and kidneys. As a result, these organs wear out and our repair, growth and ability to eliminate waste materials Read More…
180 Superfood Fudge Bombs
Plant-Based
Lynda: A power-packed dessert or snack, this recipe is super-delicious, simple to make and contains protein, fibre, healthier fats and key nutrients from the greens. A great alternative to the sugar rich conventional fudge recipes. Ingredients 3 tbsp coconut oil 3 tbsp cacao (I use Organic Cacao by 180 Nutrition) 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup Read More…
Paleo Friendly Cinnamon & Coconut Bread
Breads
Stu: I love finding good homemade recipes that taste great and are nutritionally dense. This one is high in protein, paleo friendly and packed full of nutrients. It tastes amazing toasted with a thick spread of butter on the top. I store mine in the fridge in an airtight container. If you make a big Read More…
4 Yoga Poses For Better Sleep
Exercise
Lynda: It’s 11pm and the mind is still active and alert. You have a big day ahead of you and you know how important sleep is for your overall health and function but the anticipation and panic of another sleepless night is only amplifying the problem. Why not try a short Yin Yoga sequence before bed? Read More…
Breakfast Ideas: How to Keep it Simple, Quick & Healthy
Nutrition
Lynda: What does one eat to break the night time fast? This question instills much angst in many people. Fast paced morning routines of exercise, family antics, meditation or early work starts often see us short of time. This leads to many people eating the same things every day, grabbing poor quality, processed convenience meals Read More…
6 Reasons Why You Should Have Apple Cider Vinegar Every Day
Nutrition
What is Apple Cider Vinegar? Apple cider vinegar otherwise known as ACV has been used historically as a health tonic to treat wounds, high fever, weight management and much more. In fact Hippocrates, the “father of medicine” regularly used ACV as a cleansing and healing agent. Natural Apple Cider Vinegar is made from fresh, crushed, Read More…
Are Nuts Making You Fat?
Nutrition
Stu: If ever there was a post that needed to be written for our blog, I think it would be this one. Even though eating nuts can come with great benefits, there is often much confusion and misinterpretation too. From fear of making us fat to the newly converted clean eater who has taken up ‘paleo’, Read More…
Avocado Facts; Can I Eat Too Many & Will They Make Me Fat?
Nutrition
There are many foods that exist which cause genuine confusion amongst the health conscious. Especially when transitioning from an unhealthy diet to a healthy diet, when trying to lose fat, control blood sugar and support cardiovascular health. A food I often get many questions and concerns about is avocados. How many can I have in Read More…
7 Ways to Use Your 180 Superfood You Might Not Have Thought of!
Nutrition
Stu: Big thanks to Naturopath Lynda Griparic who tells us why she loves our Superfood Blend so much… Lynda: I love food, especially whole food. I like to prepare, get tactile, and enjoy every sensory moment with loved ones. Sadly the reality for me and many others is that occasionally we need meals that are Read More…
Why You Should Have a Greens Powder Everyday!
Nutrition
Lynda: I often get asked do I recommend a “Green’s formula”? And if so, “which one”? The answer to this is YES, I regularly use and recommend Organic Greens Plus from 180 Nutrition. I became an ambassador of 180 Nutrition because I believe in the quality and efficacy of their superfoods and find their simple, Read More…
5 Ways To Reduce Your Hangover During The Festive Season
Lifestyle
Whether you enjoy a beverage or two or not, it’s safe to say most people will be drinking a little more alcohol than usual during Christmas and New Year. So if you are bracing yourself for impact when it comes to a few hangovers, why not embrace a few tactics to help damage control? Here Read More…