Heal Your Body With Food

19/01/2024

Over the past six years I have been writing a book and creating a new website to help people unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with cancer.

When my dear Mother was diagnosed with cancer in 2017, I quickly realised there was a huge gap in the availability of valuable information which could help someone with cancer outside of the realms of traditional treatments.

As a result, I have spent the past seven years researching and changing my focus in my nutrition practice to helping cancer patients and created a one stop resource in the form of a book and website with lots of free information and resources.

If you would like to know more, please watch my video and visit my new website, www.controllingtheodds.com.

Thanks for your support!
Matt

For years we have been led to believe that cancer is something that just randomly happens to us. However, recent studies reveal that contrary to belief, up t...

31/01/2023

Growing your own veggie garden has incredible benefits!
Though growing your own vegetables can seem overwhelming to some, it’s actually much simpler than it sounds. Even if you don’t have a yard, consider starting a patio garden or even an indoor herb garden on a windowsill. You’ll be amazed at how many tomatoes or peppers you can grow out of one pot!

If you still aren’t convinced, consider these benefits of backyard gardening:

👉Improve your health. Consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. When you pick vegetables right from your garden, the vitamin content will be at its highest. Also, you are reducing the risk of eating vegetables that contain harmful chemicals–you know exactly what you're eating.

👉Save on groceries. One of the benefits of enjoying garden vegetables is a reduced monthly food bill. You can grow organic vegetables for a fraction of the cost in the stores.

👉Get outdoor . Gardening is a physical activity and pulling weeds, planting, and digging can burn up to 400 calories per hour. Gardening is also a good mental exercise and helps keep your mind sharp.

👉Gardening is a natural reliever. Being outside in the fresh air and sunshine can improve mood and make you feel rejuvenated and overall happy. Growing your own produce also gives you a great sense of accomplishment.

28/06/2022

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31/01/2022

It's never been more important to maintain a strong immune system than now and reducing inflammation and saturating your body with nutritious greens first thing in the morning can go a long way to helping you fight airborne viruses such as Covid 19.

Start the day with this super healthy green drink and consume plenty of above ground veggies, good fats and a moderate amount of protein and give your immune system the healthy boost it needs!

If you are suffering from a chronic disease such as cancer, arthritis or diabetes, ensuring you enjoy a diet rich in foods with anti-inflammatory properties, can play a very important role when it comes to the management of the disease. We now know that many of these health issues can stem from infl...

06/01/2021

Green vs. Red chilli: Which is for you?

Green chillies are not only a taste enhancer but also brings with it several health benefits.

👉Boosts digestion
With large amounts of fibre, green chillies makes the digestion process easier and keep your gut healthy.

👉Helps in
Green chillies have no content and also boosts , which further aids weight loss process.

With time green chillies lose their water content and turn red. There are a few health benefits derived from red chillies too.

🌶Aids fat burn
Compound called capsaicin aids the fat burning process of the body. It also produces happy hormones and lifts up your mood.

🌶Maintains
Packed with red chillies helps in keeping a check on your blood pressure.

🌶Provides Vitamin C
Red chillies helps in keeping your immune system healthy and increases your capacity of fighting off .

Keeps ailments at bay
The key for a heart is adding some red chillies in your diet. It helps in clearing blood clots and blockages and thus, keeps heart diseases away.

05/01/2021

Can you get immune support without supplements?

When it comes to getting good nutrition for your immune system, think of variety and balance in your diet.

Here is what should dominate your diet:

👉Vitamin C-rich foods: peppers, oranges and orange juice, strawberries, broccoli, pineapple

👉Vitamin D-rich foods: milk, yogurt, some fish, fortified foods

👉Zinc rich-foods: beans, nuts, seeds, meat, fish

👉Protein-rich foods: eggs, yogurt, meat, beans, fish, whole grains, cheese

We also know that gut health plays a role in , so try to eat a mix of prebiotic and probiotic foods. Think high-fibre ( ) and fermented ( ) so , , whole grains and , and .

If you need expert advice on how to incorporate these food in your daily meal or want to have a personalized diet plan, message me today or visit https://www.healyourbodywithfood.net. 😀

21/12/2020

Should you or veggies?

Boiling and steaming are both popular cooking methods, and knowing the pros and cons of each can help you prepare vegetables in a way that preserves their , color and .

👉What happens when you boil vegetables?
During the cooking process, some nutrients leach out of the vegetables and into the cooking water. The longer they cook, the more nutrients escape. Overcooking also dulls color and flavor.

👉What happens when you steam ?
Steamed veggies are cooked briefly and then removed from the heat. The goal of steaming is to cook the vegetables until they are no longer raw, but still bright and crisp. This preserves color and flavor, and some of the nutrient content.

Although raw vegetables contain plenty of nutrients, cooking your veggies may actually make it easier for your body to absorb those beneficial substances. Breaking down the outer layers and cellular structures of some vegetables increases the amount of certain nutrients available within those veggies -- for example, beta carotene in and . When preparing veggies, steaming is preferable to boiling because the veggies remain separate from the hot water, allowing them to retain more nutrients in the cooking process.

18/12/2020

Which Foods Speed Up Recovery After Surgery?

Recovery speed and effectiveness after are largely determined by what we eat. Not only does our body need more to , but surgery also causes a stress reaction in the body that elevates the and increases our need for calories. If we don’t fuel our recovery with the proper , complications are more likely to arise.

🎯Here are top 4 recommendations:

👉Protein – soy, dairy, beans, eggs, cottage cheese, poultry, fish, meat, and nuts are all excellent sources of protein.

👉Vitamin C – vitamin C helps your body make collagen. When your body is recovering, it needs healthy connective tissue and collagen is what those ligaments and tendons are made of. Citrus fruits, vegetables, and berries, can help ensure you get enough vitamin C.

👉Calcium – this mineral is not made in the body and our bones are continually losing small amounts of it, so we need to consume calcium to maintain strong bones. Dairy like milk, cheese, and yogurt are often the sources we think of first, but chew on this: spinach, kale, and chia seeds are loaded with even more calcium.

👉Vitamin D – this nutrient makes sure we can absorb calcium from the food we eat and can be found in orange juice, almond milk, and many of the same foods that contain protein and calcium.

While these foods help your body recover after , their positive effects can be canceled out by other foods. Make sure to avoid , , excessive , and as they can all slow healing by depleting your body of nutrients.

16/12/2020

Can you really heal your body with fruits and vegetables?

A multitude of studies have revealed that eating more fruits and vegetables as a part of a healthy diet helps protect the body against , heart disease, type 2 and even .

By eating more fruits and vegetables you’ll lose weight, get rid of food , clear up skin issues, think clearer, and even be able to overcome food addictions. More importantly you can literally make yourself -proof if you follow a mostly plant based diet.

By adding in more and into your diet, eating more , whether it’s in the form of juices, or a huge mixed , you’ll improve your health exponentially.

14/12/2020

Probiotics, should you take them at a particular time?

provide numerous benefits because they contain live microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeast, which support the healthy bacteria in your gut.

Probiotics can keep your gut healthy by preventing the growth of harmful organisms, reinforcing the gut barrier, and restoring bacteria after disturbances from or like antibiotics.

Live microorganisms in probiotic occur in foods that are naturally cultured or , including , , , and . These foods are linked to lower , blood , , and .

👉When is the Best Time to Take Probiotics?
Though research indicates that more bacteria survive if you take probiotics before a meal, consistency is probably more important than specific timing when it comes to reaping the greatest benefits for your gut. Thus, you should take probiotics at the same time each day.

11/12/2020

Why potatoes are good for us?

Sweet potatoes offer a lower alternative to standard white potatoes whilst providing a host of , minerals and antioxidants which can help nourish us from within. Sweet potatoes have a index of around 60 versus standard potatoes being around 80. CLICK HERE to find out more about the glycaemic index and how it affects you.

Studies have also shown that purple-fleshed sweet potatoes are especially effective in the prevention and fight against cancer. Mainly due to them containing large amounts of anthocyanins which have been found to slow the growth of certain types of cells in test-tube studies, including those of the , , stomach, and .

Sweet potatoes are very high in which helps with digestion and the removal of fat and toxins.

👍RECOMMENDATION: EAT OFTEN

They are an incredibly hearty and versatile vegetable which are delicious roasted, mashed, steamed, baked in their skins or made into chips.

If you are not eating organic sweet potatoes and wish to eat the skin, be sure to wash them thoroughly before consumption as they do tend to retain some pesticides on the skin surface. You can mix 10% white vinegar and 90 percent warm water and soak for around 10 minutes then rub and rinse.

09/12/2020

Do you really need Vitamin Supplements?

Can supplements really make you healthier? Some can be beneficial, but the key to vitamin and mineral success is eating a balanced diet.

There are so many options that sound great, but there are also so many questions: Which ones really work? Exactly how effective are they? Are they worth the money?

These are good questions for anybody who wants to live healthier and avoid threatening diseases. But before you start buying everything from Vitamin A to Zinc, remember there’s only one way to be sure you’re getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs: Get assessed by your or doctor and then consume the correct healthy, organic foods that contain the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

I recommend food first because provides a variety of naturally occurring vitamins and minerals and also dietary factors that are not found in a vitamin or mineral supplements. I can help you create a completely personalized meal plan to achieve a balanced nutrition in every meal. Message me today or visit http://www.healyourbodywithfood.net.

07/12/2020

What you eat matters for sleep apnea

Living with can be a pretty miserable experience. The nightly breathing interruptions are bad enough as they keep you from getting deep restful sleep. For some, things are even worse if you have a hard time falling asleep in the first place.

Sleeping have definite downsides, so solutions are worth a try. Also, keep in mind that what you eat, especially at night, can help make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. And we now know that when and how you eat is important.

Try adding more of these into your daily diet if you suffer from sleep apnea. It is a good complement to your existing treatment if you have.

✅ Fruits and vegetables
✅ Low-fat dairy products
✅ Plant-based oils
✅ Whole grains

Watch out for the following foods, which can make sleep apnea conditions worse:

🚫 Bananas
🚫 High-fat dairy
🚫 High-fat meats
🚫 Refined carbs

Need a help on your meal plan? Message me today!

04/12/2020

Growing Your Own Has Incredible Benefits

Though growing your own vegetables can seem overwhelming to some, it’s actually much simpler than it sounds. Even if you don’t have a , consider starting a patio garden or even an indoor herb garden on a windowsill. You’ll be amazed at how many tomatoes or peppers you can grow out of one pot!

If you still aren’t convinced, consider these benefits of :

👉Improve your health. Consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. When you pick vegetables right from your garden, the vitamin content will be at its highest. Also, you are reducing the risk of eating vegetables that contain harmful chemicals–you know exactly what you're eating.

👉Save on groceries. One of the benefits of enjoying garden vegetables is a reduced monthly food bill. You can grow organic vegetables for a fraction of the cost in the stores.

👉Get outdoor . Gardening is a physical activity and pulling weeds, planting, and digging can burn up to 400 calories per hour. Gardening is also a good mental exercise and helps keep your mind sharp.

👉Gardening is a natural reliever. Being outside in the fresh air and sunshine can improve mood and make you feel rejuvenated and overall happy. Growing your own produce also gives you a great sense of accomplishment.

02/12/2020

Why should you pay attention to ?

Daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are essential to a healthy smile, but more than that, nutrition plays a big role on your dental health.

Our teeth may be small. But they, and our gums, are a lot more important to our health than many of us realize. If we don’t take care of our teeth and gums, we risk tooth decay, gum disease, and even bone loss. The state of our teeth and gums can often signal systemic problems, including disease, disease, , sinus infection, , irritable bowel disease, , , and more.

A balanced eating plan that includes fruits, vegetables, protein foods, grains and dairy provides essential nutrients for optimum oral health as well as overall health. Avoid most processed foods, especially those that are high in simple sugars.

Go for natural and rich in:

👉Calcium, such as low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt and cheese, and fortified soymilk help promote strong teeth and bones. Other sources of calcium include tofu, fatty fish, almonds and some dark green leafy vegetables.

👉Phosphorus, a mineral found in eggs, fish, lean meat, dairy, nuts and beans is good for strong teeth.

👉Vitamin C promotes gum health, so eat plenty of sources, including citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, and spinach.

30/11/2020

Why Make Healthy Smoothies?
Blend , soothing nutrients to aid treatment and recovery.

Who doesn’t like a ? They are convenient and delicious. But for someone undergoing treatment for cancer, a smoothie is an especially great choice. When you’re not feeling at your best and your appetite may be waning, a smoothie is a great way to take in some vital nutrients and stay hydrated – super important for maintaining your strength and feeling as well as possible while focusing on your treatment.

Here are a few simple adjustments that can help you build a better smoothie — one that’s healthy, satisfying, energizing, and nutrient dense.

1. Choose a Better Base - use almond milk, kefir, yogurt, or water.
2. Add Fruits and Vegetables - go for organic.
3. Add Boosters - like flaxseed, wheat germ, maca, h**p protein, raw cacao powder, honey

If you need more tips on making smoothies with ingredients that boost your strength and with flavors you’ll find appealing, message me today!

27/11/2020

Could diet be making your allergic symptoms worse?

From what you choose for to what you snack on throughout the day, diet has a big part to play in the severity of allergic rhinitis symptoms.

Avoid These Histamine-Rich Food and Drinks
is released by the immune system when the body comes into contact with an allergen. This chemical can lead to congestion, and itching for example, which can be uncomfortable and even painful.

1. , , and contain high levels of histamine so consuming them on a regular basis has the potential to make symptoms of allergic rhinitis worse. Try herbal teas and fresh instead!

2. Refined like those found in sweetened , ready meals, lattes, and sweets worsen the likes of congestion and a runny nose - two key symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Switch to fresh produce like fish, fruits, eggs, and vegetables!

3. Be wary of dairy! People prone to allergic reactions tend to find that they struggle with dairy because it has the potential to make phlegm thicker. Go for coconut or almond milk and switch to not choco!

Would you like to know more about what you should and should not be eating when suffering from allergic rhinitis, message me today!