Food Ideas Archives | Nutrition For Life Healthcare

20 Jul

Naturally Sweet Alternatives – What are the best options?

20 July, 2020
By Sarah

Quitting refined sugar can be tough. But given how incredibly harmful sugar can be, it’s definitely worth the effort. Luckily, there are quite a few sweeteners found in nature that are made available in a ready-to-use...

27 May

Food Ideas, Getting Started

Interesting Facts on Fats and Smoke Point

27 May, 2020
By Sarah

The low down on fats and smoke point Fats are an important part of a healthy diet and certainly to maximise the benefits on a low carb journey, the right type of fats are incredibly vital to...

26 Oct

Food Ideas, Nutrients

The Essential Macrominerals

26 October, 2019
By Sarah

The Essential Macrominerals We often share information on how to eat low carb for good health but what is just as important is to know about the essential macrominerals within the foods you choose which are...

05 Sep

Food Ideas

It’s time to learn about Nutritional Yeast!

9 October, 2019
By Danielle Toscan

Health Benefits of Nutritional Yeast At Nutrition for Life we recommend Nutritional Yeast for people who; Need more variety of micronutrients in their diet such as sources of B-group vitamins and trace elements Are gluten-free, plant-based...

05 Sep

Food Ideas

MCT Oil – All you need to know

5 September, 2019
By Danielle Toscan

Why Consider MCT Oil Supplementation? At Nutrition for Life we recommend this MCT oil for those who: Need more variety of healthy fat sources in their diet and are currently unable to meet these needs from...

02 Aug

Food Ideas, Getting Started, Keto Diet

Butter vs Ghee – What is the difference?

17 May, 2020
By Danielle Toscan

Butter vs Ghee There is no doubt that butter has an amazing flavour when cooking or melted over those fresh delicious vegetables. But when it comes to cooking, what is the better option. Butter or Ghee?...

11 Jul

Food Ideas

Tuna!

24 July, 2019
By Danielle Toscan

Tuna! Tuna, packed with protein, selenium, vitamin D and amino acids. In fact, all of the essential amino acids needed by our body are found in tuna. Most importantly, tuna is a great source of omega-3...

28 Jun

Chronic Disease, Food Ideas, Gut Health

Why You Should Be Eating Grass Fed Gelatin?

11 April, 2020
By Danielle Toscan

What is natural gelatin? Essentially, gelatin is a form of protein that is derived from collagen, and acts in the same way in the body by providing strength and structure in tissues, tendons, skin, cartilage, and...

22 May

Food Ideas

Nutrition Minimalism – A Dietitian’s Viewpoint

18 June, 2019
By Danielle Toscan
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Minimalist Nutrition – Keeping it simple! "Nutrition can be complex but nourishing your body does not have to be - this is where Nutrition Minimalism comes into play" If nutrition was simple there would probably be one...

04 Apr

Food Ideas

8 Hot Tips for Travelling Low Carb

5 June, 2019
By Mathew Tonks
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We all know too well how easy it is to let a family holiday or a business trip become an excuse for letting a few little slip-ups slide. While a little time away from home...

28 Mar

Food Ideas

Can You Be Vegetarian & Low Carb?

5 June, 2019
By Mathew Tonks
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The Answer is Yes! What does it mean to be eating Low Carb Healthy Fat when you are a vegetarian? The short answer is, LCHF is perfect for vegetarians. In fact, our clinic ‘Nutrition for Life...

14 Mar

Food Ideas

Is Bone Broth Really That Good For You?

5 June, 2019
By Mathew Tonks
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Broth is a medicinal liquid which provides you with a concentrated dose of vitamins and minerals. At Nutrition for Life, we love broth and really encourage our clients to try it. We consider a good quality...

29 Jan

Food Ideas, Gut Health, Immune Health

8 Best Foods to Boost the Immune System

9 May, 2020
By Mathew Tonks
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Feeding your body certain foods will assist your immune system in building strength. "Build a strong defensive immune system with the help of immune boosting foods" Put simply, your immune system is the processes happening within your...