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Gill Stannard
13
APR
2018
vegan tomato salsa recipe

Recipe: Tacos and tomato salsa

Do you love tacos? Taco’s have to be one of the most flexible meals on the planet. A bit of protein, something salty, crunchy and tangy – what could be easier? Corn-based tacos make a handy meal for coeliacs or those who are gluten-free. When feeding a group with a...
10
APR
2018
seasonal food naturopath

In season – April

April is a great time for apple lovers, with new season varieties back on the shelves. Keep an eye out for unwaxed fruit and interesting heritage varieties at farmers markets. Cruciferous vegetables are also back in season and should be coming down in price. For a change try...
09
APR
2018
vitamin d foods

Vitamin D deficiencies that have nothing to do with sunlight

How well do you absorb vitamin D? As the days get shorter, many of us start taking Vitamin D. But some people’s levels remain low despite diligently taking supplements. When tested, up to 58% of Australians are found to be deficient in vitamin D. This estimate doesn’t take into...
09
APR
2018
Vitamin D magnesium absorption

Why your vitamin D is low

As the days get shorter, many of us start taking vitamin D. But some people’s levels remain low despite diligently taking supplements. The vitamin we can make from sunshine shouldn’t be epidemically low in countries like Australia, but close to two thirds of adults who have been...
16
MAR
2018
autumn health naturopath Sydney

March update

Welcome to autumn I love this time of year when the sun loses its sting but daylight still lingers through dinner. I celebrated the arrival of autumn in Melbourne this month. Right on cue, the temperature dropped and sky began drizzling! I really enjoy reconnecting with clients...
14
MAR
2018
eggplant in season March Sydney

In season – March

There’s so much great produce in season in Australasia in March. Don’t miss making the most of fruits and vegetables currently at their best including apples, Asian greens, bananas, beans, broccoli, capsicum, cucumber, eggplant, figs, grapes, guava, kiwi, lettuce, limes,...
12
MAR
2018
weed seed feed

A gardener’s guide to self-care

Tending a garden can teach us so much about self-care.     As an amateur gardener, autumn and spring are my favourite seasons. In Sydney’s climate, my veggies thrive best when the days are bright but bite has gone out of the sun. My first forays in the garden were very...
09
MAR
2018
sambol recipe Gill Stannard

Recipe: mint sambol

Pol sambol is one of the traditional side dishes I devoured with gusto on my recent trip to Sri Lanka. This version combines coconut with fresh mint to add a flavour hit to a wrap, curry or just sprinkled on steamed rice. If you don’t have mint, other green herbs such as...
07
MAR
2018
Bali health practitioer retreat

Retreat applications closing

Update: sorry you missed out on Rest, revitalise & inspire 2018. The retreat was a huge success, with participants from a variety of health professions including counsellors, herbalists, naturopaths and a medical scientist. Don’t miss out on our next retreat – for...
15
FEB
2018
eggplant naturopath seasonal food australia

In season in February

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,...
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