The Pure Joy Project

28/01/2022

Start your weekend right with this delicious bircher muesli! PS: did you know oats are a natural mood booster? https://purejoyproject.com.au/our-favourite-bircher-muesli/

28/01/2022

I regularly get asked about probiotics and which brands offer the greatest health benefits. With so many options available it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Expensive doesn't always mean better and broad spectrum doesn't always result in better health outcomes. Often the best results come when you choose a probiotic strain that targets your unique needs. Check out our article to find out which probiotics are the most beneficial for you.https://purejoyproject.com.au/which-probiotic-is-right-for-you/.

27/01/2022

With so much going on all of the time we often forget to stop, take a breath, and take care of our mental well-being. Here is a little blog we wrote a few years ago https://purejoyproject.com.au/a-little-moment-in-the-now/. What do you to to nurture yourself? xx PJP

26/01/2022

Looking for an easy and wholesome recipe that will make you forget about store brought banana bread? Check out our gluten and dairy free banana loaf. It's packed with nutrients, tastes great, and costs next to nothing to make. https://purejoyproject.com.au/gluten-dairy-free-banana-bread/.

24/01/2022

Naturopaths spend a lot of time talking to clients about their digestive health. Why do we want the low down on your gut? Because it can provide a lot of clues about the state of your health. Here's our quick guide for keeping your gut happy.
https://purejoyproject.com.au/why-great-health-begins-in-the-gut/

23/01/2022

I'm always telling my friends, family, and clients to drink more water (and no coffee doesn't count 😁). Getting enough pure water in our body every day is important for so many reasons! Dehydration not only damages your kidneys and allows toxins to build up, it could also be affecting your health in a number of surprising ways. Find out how here: https://purejoyproject.com.au/why-water-is-an-essential-nutrient/

28/08/2021

Magnesium is one of the most commonly used mineral supplements and is widely available in most chemists and health food stores. Check out our latest blog post on Magnesium to understand which type is best and how much you need to stay well.

Magnesium is an essential mineral that your body uses in over 300 enzymatic reactions. Enzymatic reactions are the chemical changes that occur in your body to perform life sustaining actions such as breaking down food particles, building muscles, and destroying toxins

03/09/2020

I think I may have shared this one before, but it's always so fascinating to get some insight into all the cool stuff that our body does to keep us alive! If you've ever wondered how your digestive system works check out this short clip :)

Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-your-digestive-system-works-emma-bryce Across the ...

16/07/2020

What does happiness mean to you? I love this little meme because it's talking about genuine happiness. This isn't the happiness we get from the people and things around us - that can be taken away or fade over time, it's the happiness we create within ourselves. How do you create happiness? The simplest way I know is to develop genuine love and compassion towards yourself, appreciate you for you and show gratitude for the wonderful talents you have been gifted with. When you are truly happy and full of joy your inner sunshine radiates outward and makes the world a brighter place for everyone. Happy Friday gang! PJP

08/06/2020

As promised here is the recipe for the stuffed baked apples we made last night

I LOVE baked apples in winter, there is something about the combination of apple with cinnamon and nutmeg that warms my soul. This recipe is one of my favourites because you can eat it for dessert or breakfast and it...

04/06/2020

We have finally started adding our Nutrition 101 series from Instagram to the purejoyproject.com.au website! Nutrition 101 looks at the different nutrients your body needs, how it uses them, what happens if you become deficient, and which foods to eat to get them from your diet. Remember food is medicine! Here is the first in the series - iron.

Iron is classified as a trace mineral but it plays a very important role in maintaining our health. Primarily found in the haem proteins of our red blood cells (erythrocytes) and muscle cells (myocytes) iron plays a key role in transporting oxygen to cells and organs. It is essential for the product...

26/05/2020

Winter is almost here in our little patch of the world which got me thinking about new season produce. Eating seasonally means you get better tasting and more nutritious food because it's freshly harvested - YUM!. Here are some of our winter favourites with info on how they benefit your health

Winter has arrived and deliciously crunchy apples, zingy citrus fruits and vibrant dark leafy greens are in back in season.  Whether you’re growing your own or buying fresh from the local market nothing beats the taste of just harvested produce. ...