One of the most common questions I am asked is what brand of water filter do I recommend? In a bid to help manage the masses, I’ve popped my favourites below. WHO SHOULD BE FILTERING THEIR...
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SAVE YOUR SCRAPS! 5 easy ways to boost your nutrient intake using the whole plant.
Silverbeet Stems Silverbeet stems are rich in antioxidants, fibre and glutamine - an amino acid used in gut repair. Chop and sauté your silverbeet stems in olive oil until tender. Add to your...
I Bought A Salt Lamp
I’m all about experimenting and this is no exception. Today I bought a Himalayan Salt lamp for my office. What is it exactly? It’s essentially a large chunk of Himalayan salt with a bulb in it....
10 gifts I’d LOVE my patients to gift themselves…
For those of you who are searching for Christmas gifts for a simpler 2019, look no further. Health is wealth my friends, and these are my top picks (in no particular order). #1 NUTRITION GIFT...
Why I Used Unbleached Baking Paper
When it comes to topics that reduce both our chemical exposure & reduce our waste, I'm all ears. That's why I am incredibly passionate about unbleached baking paper (amongst other things ha!)......
The Clean 15 – 15 Foods You Don’t Need To Buy Organic
For those of you who missed yesterday's post, I discussed the 12 highest ranking fruits and vegetables in terms of pesticide residue. Today, I want to discuss 'The Clean 15'. What's 'The Clean 15'?...
Is Mosquito Repellent Safe?
When you head away on safari (see above; this is not another South Africa piece, I promise), there are a few things to consider before you touch down – mosquito repellent being one of them. As we...
The health risks of BPA
If you use plastic containers or water bottles to store your food, chances are you have heard of BPA (Bisphenol A). BPA is an industrial chemical used to make two common synthetics: Polycarbonate: a...
How to Save Money at the Farmer’s Market
Whilst the produce at your local Farmer's Market is generally less expensive than the supermarket, there are still bargains to be had. Whilst bartering with your farmer is generally frowned upon,...
How To Activate Night Shift
Yesterday I shared some information discussing my favourite sleep boosting app - F.Lux; you can read all about this here. Today, I wanted to share some information regarding a simple function on...
Organic Sanitary Items – with Aimee Marks
A quick note: If you missed my article regarding the NEED for organic sanitary items, you can find this here. If you've come from there... you can find all the information you need re: products I...
How We Reduced Our Garbage Waste
Over the past year, I’ve challenged myself to reduce our level of waste. As a result, I’ve searched high and low for solutions to the modern problem and can honestly say, nothing works quite like...
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Meet Alyse
I’m a qualified Nutritionist who believes an evidence-based approach to modern nutrition is severely under-rated. Patients are so often left in the dark when it comes to health-care and as a firm believer in the old saying “knowledge is power”, my ultimate goal is to provide my readers, students and patients with clear and actionable advice that ultimately helps you reach your full potential.