By Sarah Nankervis, Naturopath & Nutritionist Makes 16 large cookies Ingredients 1 1/2 cup whole rolled oat ½ cup flaxseed meal 1/2 cup almond meal 2 ½ level tablespoon Brewers yeast 4 tablespoon chopped pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup stewed apples 1 cup desiccated coconut (sugar free) 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted 2 eggs Add…

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By Sarah Nankervis, Naturopath & Nutritionist Base 1 1/2 cups pitted dates 1 1/2 cups almonds 3 tablespoons water Caramel Filling 1/3 cup cashew or almond butter 1/3 cup coconut oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 vanilla bean – seeds 1/2 tsp pink salt Chocolate Icing 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder 1/3 cup coconut butter…

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By Sarah Nankervis, Naturopath & Nutritionist 1. What is PCOS and how is it different from PCO? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is characterised by multiple cystic growths on the ovaries (polycystic ovaries). You can also have PCOS without any cysts on your ovaries but have hormonal imbalances and display multiple symptoms. PCOS most likely develops when…

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By Sarah Nankervis, Naturopath & Nutritionist Why do women get hot flushes during menopause? Hot flushes/sweats can be really debilitating and exhausting for women who are peri menopausal all the way through to post menopausal. Hot flushes can be caused by changes in hormone levels in particular oestrogen and progesterone but can also be due…

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By Sarah Nankervis, Naturopath & Nutritionist Serves 2 2 tablespoon miso paste 1 teaspoon fish sauce 2 teaspoon Tamari sauce 4 cups of hot water 2 chicken breasts, sliced 1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms 1 tsp chilli flakes (or to taste) 2 cm grated ginger 1 Bock Choy 1/2 packet of rice noodles Place miso,…

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By Sarah Nankervis, Naturopath & Nutritionist Our Luxton healing remedy is a nourishing and detoxifying way to start your day. Turmeric is an amazing anti-inflammatory, mood lifter and leaves you feeling energised which is perfect for the morning. Ginger is calming to the digestive tract and acts as a circulatory stimulant which assists our body to…

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Have you ever wondered what’s in a Naturopath’s fridge? At Luxton Clinic, we have a list of ‘staple’ ingredients that we always have in our fridge that reflects our whole food and clean eating philosophy. Having a fridge stocked with the purest and most colourful ingredients is the key to healthy eating. Below is an exclusive list of…

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By Sarah Nankervis, Naturopath & Nutritionist The Luxton Trail Mix is the perfect snack for those moments when you need a boost of energy! It is so simple to make but is loaded with nourishing nutrients. The nuts in the trail mix provide a high amount of good fats to support brain function and hormone balance. Pistachio’s…

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By Sarah Nankervis, Naturopath & Nutritionist 1/2 Banana ¾ cup rice milk 1 tablespoon natural yoghurt 1 teaspoon psyllium husks 1/2 tablespoon raw and organic cacao powder 1 teaspoon chia seeds Chop banana into small pieces. Add all ingredients and blend.

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