When we refer to your ‘gut microbiome’, we are talking about the genetic material of the bacteria that lives in your gut. The human gut microbiome and its role in both health and disease has been the subject of broad research, establishing its involvement in human metabolism, nutrition, physiology, and immune function. When there is … Continue reading
Before the microwave became popular in the late 60’s, people used to actually cook their food using the oven or the stovetop and use fresh, wholefoods. The ‘TV dinner’ used to take 15 minutes in the oven. But now with a society that’s fast paced, built on convenience and with the emergence of science and … Continue reading
The medical smoothie was made for the purpose of providing nutritional support to our clients and to nourish them on their journey towards better health. With a range of our favourite ingredients, we have compiled a recipe that not only is good for you, but tastes great too! So what’s in it? Kale ½ … Continue reading
* | “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” Oscar Wilde There is no nutritional substance questioned as much as cholesterol, paired with so many misperceptions about whether it’s bad or good. Cholesterol is actually needed for our health; our body makes cholesterol from the breakdown of sugars, fats and proteins. If we are stressed (which a … Continue reading
At Core we always talk about the benefits of eating real, whole, organic, grass fed foods. And there are absolute benefits in doing this. In an ideal world we would all have the time and energy to cook all our meals from scratch, with foods from our own garden or the local farmers market. But … Continue reading
There’s lots of interest and information around at the moment about food and sugar addiction. Many of us can easily say that we have a sweet tooth. Whether it’s chocolate, lollies, cakes, cookies, sugar in our tea of coffee, or soft drink, our world is filled with lots of sugary temptations, hot chips, bread, burgers… … Continue reading
I don’t know about you, but when I hear the word diet I tend to cringe. I immediately get cynical, and think “Great! what have they come up with this time?!”. I start thinking weight loss, restriction, starvation, hassle, stress, carrot sticks… but when I remind myself of the other meaning of “diet”: The kinds … Continue reading
Ahh, the million dollar nutritionist’s question! “Why is eating healthy so hard?“ There are lots of reasons actually, so I’ll go through a few here: How many times were you forced to eat your vegetables as a kid before you could leave the table? Perhaps a bit of rebellious streak hanging around. Feeling low – … Continue reading
As you may have seen back on the 03 August, Core were sponsors for the What’s with Wheat? documentary for Southern Sydney. So on a cold, wet, winter’s night along with about 70 other people from the Shire and surrounds we were enlightened on what has and is happening to our wheat. I thought it … Continue reading
Ever snapped at someone, or had someone snap at you, and then after having something to eat all is well with the world again? You might feel calmer, happier, and possibly embarrassed at your recent outburst! Well you may have just been hangry – referring to the state of being angry and irritable because you … Continue reading