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Gill Stannard
19
MAR
2012

Invincible summer

It was a pleasure to work with James Freemantle 2006 on his documentary “Invincible Summer”. He shares his personal story about depression, consulting a few “experts” along the way.     ?
02
MAR
2012

Cholesterol and the statin controversy

Statins, the drugs designed to lower cholesterol, are in the news again. The US regulatory body the FDA released a warning this week, cautioning users of an increased risk of developing dementia or diabetes. Australia’s counterpart, the TGA, is yet to make a ruling. Cholesterol...
24
FEB
2012

Recipe: raw fruit pie

This recipe first appeared in the February 2012 newsletter. If you’d like to receive a new recipe and informative health ideas in your mailbox every month sign up for the free newsletter. This is a raw foods classic from the ’70’s. Even if you’re not a...
13
FEB
2012

How to shop for fruit and vegetables like a naturopath

I’ve often claimed to not have been born with the “shopping gene”, except when it comes to hunting for fresh produce. Clothes, accessories and homewares don’t raise my pulse rate but a display of dazzling fresh vegetables has been known to make my heart skip a beat. If you’re...
10
FEB
2012

Recipe: homemade almond milk

Run out of milk for your cereal or smoothie? This makes a good alternative and is sugar/fructose/dairy-free.   Almond milk (Makes 3 cups) Soak 1 cup almonds (organic if possible) in purified water over night or for at least 3 hours Drain and discard or reuse the water. Blend...
16
NOV
2011

The inconvenient truth about MSG

Last week a staff writer for the Sydney Morning Herald proclaimed the “truth” about reactions to monosodium glutamate (MSG) to be a furphy. While it’s a fact that the World Health Organisation doesn’t consider the flavour enhancer a health hazard, many of the other conclusions...
10
NOV
2011

Bookshelf

Welcome to Gill’s recommended reading. This is a growing list of books and other resources for a healthier body, mind and spirit. Healthy eating Tony Chiodo Feel Good Food. My favourite cookbook of 2010, local, accessible and absolutely yummy. Recipes include vegan, seafood...
07
NOV
2011

Are multivitamins killing you?

If you’ve been following the news lately you could believe vitamin and mineral supplements are either a waste of money or worse. According to reports of one study, they’ll even shorten your life. Popping vitamins may do more harm than good, according to a new study that adds to a...
02
NOV
2011

Recipe: carrot and daikon salad

This recipe first appeared in the October 2011 newsletter. If you’d like a monthly update on health and food, add your email address to free newsletter sign up. Daikon is one of those vegetables I sometimes buy and then wonder what on earth I should do with it. Its other name,...
06
OCT
2011

Recipe: Balinese greens kangkung pelecing

This recipe first appeared in the September 2011 newsletter. If you’d like a monthly update on health and food, add your email address to free newsletter sign up . I love Balinese food and this recipe is an old favourite. If you can’t find kangkung at an Asian grocer, English...
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