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
5 Reasons to Love Tahini and How to Use it
Nutrition
Lynda: Tahini is made from sesame seeds which are soaked, toasted, crushed and ground into a delicious nutty paste. It’s highly versatile and a great alternative to peanut butter or any other nut butter especially if you are sensitive. Sesame seeds are known as the “Queen of Oilseeds” due to its high content of natural oils, Read More…
Why Constipation Can Prevent Weight Loss
Lifestyle
Lynda: If you have not read my article on why moving your bowels regularly is important. I suggest you start right there: 5 Reasons Why Constipation is Affecting Your Health Did you know that sluggish bowel movements can get in the way of losing weight? Yes you heard right. Not going to the loo regularly for Read More…
Creamy Crunchy Jaffa Thick-Shake
Plant-Based
Lynda: I like my smoothies, thick and creamy and what you see here my friends is the ingredients that make up my thick and creamy Jaffa thick-shake… My new favourite. With quality protein, healthy fats and fibre, it keeps me satisfied for hours. Ingredients 1/2 cup chilled BetterMe tea for awesome digestion 1 tsp green banana Read More…
Guilt Free Flat Bread Recipe
Breads
Lynda: As a kid I loved having nachos with Doritos or CC chips. Given that I do not want to bombard the body with processed food I decided to recreate my childhood memory with a belly friendly chip alternative. Meet my yummy gluten-free flat bread. This fella is definitely not limited to nachos, have them Read More…
Roast Zahini Dip
Plant-Based
Lynda: Not quite hummus but equally as delicious and lower in starchy carbohydrates. This recipe is packed full of digestion loving ingredients. Those that support better breakdown of foods and reduce excess wind and bloating. You got to love that. It also contains a good whack of healthy fats to keep you satisfied and full until Read More…
180 No-Bake Raw Chocolate Superfood Snack
Plant-Based
Lynda: Super easy to make and full of healthy superfoods to pack some focus, energy and life into your day. Did I mention that no baking is required? These treats are great as a snack or breakfast on the run. Ingredients 4 scoops 180 Nutrition Protein Superfood (coconut whey or vegan) 3 tbsp rice malt Read More…
8 Foods For a Better Mood
Lifestyle
Lynda: Chronic stress sends us into fight or flight mode, where the hormones cortisol and adrenaline flood our body. Heart rate, breath and blood pressure increases and we get a surge of glucose into the bloodstream to use for energy. Blood flow moves to our extremities (our arms and legs) so that we can flee Read More…
Is Eating Fibre For Good Health Overrated?
Nutrition
Lynda: You may think fibre a dull, overrated topic. Personally I get quite excited by fibre and what it is capable of. I also believe most of us do not get enough. So let me slowly pique your interest before I share with you how to easily get it into your day. What is fibre? Read More…
Creamy Banana Fuel Smoothie
Plant-Based
Lynda: If you need a smoothie with a big dose of healthy fats to keep you feeling full this one is for you. Cocoa butter is the edible natural fat of the chocolate bean. It is a great source of antioxidants as is ginger and cacao, making this tasty blend one that nourishes the body. Read More…
What the Weight Loss Industry Don’t Tell You. Get Real Results By Understanding Constipation & Gut Health.
180 TV
The above video is 3:52 minutes long. Watch the full interview below or listen to the full episode on your iPhone HERE. Guy: This week we catch up with Nutritionist and Naturopath Lynda Griparic, as we dive into a topic not too often spoken about at the dinner table… constipation and bowel movements. In a world fixated on Read More…
5 Reasons Why Constipation Is Affecting Your Health
Lifestyle
Lynda: Did you know that sales of laxatives supersede that of most medications with the exception of Aspirin? $700 million is spent every year on laxatives and other medications to treat chronic constipation. Constipation is a huge problem with many people suffering and self medicating with laxatives and harsh natural senna based products. There are Read More…
Gut Nourishing Banana, Chocolate and Melon Smoothie
Plant-Based
Lynda: If you are after a smoothie that packs a creamy and naturally sweet punch, this baby is for you. I have added green banana flour, a resistant starch that nourishes the gut flora and coriander seeds to help break down foods well and reduce any common digestive complaints such as flatulence and wind. This Read More…