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FEB

2018

In season in February

Tags : aubergine, Australia, eat with the seasons, eggplant, FebFast, february, fruit, In season, limes, Melbourne, nutmeg, salad, summer, summer food, Sydney, vegetables

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Summer is the time of plenty It feels like the warm weather with it’s succulent fruit and crispy salads will never end. Enjoy these tasty treats while they last. In season this month throughout most of Australia and New Zealand: Avocados, beans, berries, capsicum, celery,...

FEB

2018

Is late menopause a problem?

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : aging, crone, delayed menopause, heart disease, late menopause, late-onset menopause, libido, osteoporosis, women's health, wrinkles, xenooestrogens

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If you’re “blessed” with a regular period well into your fifties, do you welcome late menopause with open arms or curse your monthly bleed? What is the definition of late menopause? Menopause is defined as not having a period for twelve consecutive months, which for most women...

FEB

2018

Recipe: fruit “ice cream”

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : dairy free, dessert, family food, fruit, healthy recipes, low allergy, no added sugar, summer, vegan ice cream

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Summer is the time for ice cream. It’s also the season when the heat can turn bananas from perfect to over ripe, overnight. This recipe is so easy that a child can make it. The variations are infinite, so have so fun with the recipe. This recipe serves 4 or more but it’s easy to...

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JAN

2018

January update

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : #gentlejanuary, back to school, Melbourne naturopath, Myanmar

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The long weekend is over, school is back and it’s undeniable that the new year has truly begun. But do we really need to hurtle into it at break neck speed? Only two consultations left! Feel your best in 2018 Don’t miss Gill in Melbourne. Consultations in...

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JAN

2018

Recipe: cucumber pickles

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : brine, cucumber, cucumber pickles, dairy free, ferment, fermented food, gluten-free, pickles, prebiotic, preserves, probiotic, vegan, vegetable pickles, vegetables

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Brining is one of the easiest ways to persevere vegetables, so give this simple recipe a go. These cucumber pickles aren’t too salty, creating crunchy “long life” vegetables you can keep in your fridge for months. Cucumber (and other vegetable) pickles...

JAN

2018

The art of having a good loaf

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : comfort, creativity, daydreaming, having a good loaf, idle, idleness, loafing, nervous system, reading, relaxation, relaxing, sea

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January is often associated with striving, doing and manifesting but this year I’m taking a leaf out of a nonagenarian’s book and taking it easy instead. After recently holidaying with my 91-year-old father, I have a new word in my vocabulary. Often when asked, “what did...

DEC

2017

Recipe: babaganoush

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : aubergine, babaganoush, dairy free, dip, eggplant, family recipes, gluten-free, vegetarian

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Homemade babaganoush bears little resemblance to the ubiquitous, over-blended eggplant dip found in the supermarket. If you have the patience to chargrill your eggplant first (on the barbecue or gas stove), the smoky flavour takes it to the next level. If not, using oven-roasted...

DEC

2017

December news

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Christmas, festive food, holidays

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Thank you I’d like to take a moment to thank you for your support in 2017. I hope you’ve enjoyed reading these newsletters as much as I have had fun compiling them each month. While I’m busy seeing my last clients for the year and wrapping up the clinic before going on holida...

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DEC

2017

Healthy and delicious Christmas food ideas

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Australian Christmas recipes, Christmas, healthy snacks, pescatarian, plant-based, seafood, summer celebrations, summer solstice, vegan christmas, vegetarian Christmas

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Lighter, plant-based and allergy-friendly recipes for a healthy Christmas. How many Christmas feasts have left you feeling bloated, uncomfortable and just a little sick? Or perhaps as the lonely vegetarian or vegan at the table, you’d chewed your way through some...

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NOV

2017

November update & holiday dates

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Australia, health, herb tea, herbs, Holiday hours, online herb sales, ordering natural products

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What a month it’s been already! The first few weeks of November bought us a resounding YES vote to the (unnecessary and stressful) marriage equality postal survey, as well as the historic voluntary euthanasia bill passing the upper house of the Victorian parliament. I know...

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In season in February

Is late menopause a problem?

Recipe: fruit “ice cream”

January update

Recipe: cucumber pickles

The art of having a good loaf

Recipe: babaganoush

December news

Healthy and delicious Christmas food ideas

November update & holiday dates

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