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• Did you know? Sorbitol

    18/08/2014     Articles     0 Comment(s)

  Did you know that sorbitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol and it is naturally part of prunes?  Prunes are known for their mild laxative properties and this is partly due to the sorbitol softening the stool by drawing water […]
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• Unzip the Fat Suit 8 Week Weight Loss Program

    18/08/2014     Articles     0 Comment(s)

  I have joined up with Hypnotherapist Katina Gleeson to give a combined approach to weight loss. Tried everything and nothing seems to be helping you lose weight? This program is dedicated to those who have ever: Yo-yo dieted Used food […]
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• Did you know? Bees

    21/07/2014     Articles     0 Comment(s)

  Did you know according to the US Department of Agriculture one-third of the human diet is made up of insect-pollinated plants, and bees are responsible for 80% of that pollination!  Therefore without bees, our food supply would suffer. Bees are […]
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• Simple Food Tips

    07/07/2014     Articles     0 Comment(s)

  I don’t know where I found this picture on the net and would love to give the creators credit as I love these tips – it’s so simple really.
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• Did you know? Olives

    07/07/2014     Articles     0 Comment(s)

  Did you know that all olives eventually turn black?  Its just a matter of maturity! Do you have a favourite type of olive?  I love Kalamata olives… Here is my previous post on olives if you missed it http://www.balancingnutrition.com/?p=951  
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• Did you know? Wheat

    07/07/2014     Articles     0 Comment(s)

  Did you know Genetically Modified Food Labeling laws in Australia have some exceptions: GM food products on sale in Australia and New Zealand – either as a whole food or as an ingredient in a processed food – must have […]
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• Did you know? Grains

    23/06/2014     Articles     0 Comment(s)

  Did you know that grains are the most commonly consumed foods worldwide.  Wheat, rice and corn are the 3 largest crops in that order.  Knowledge of their use dates back to 10,000 years ago….
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• Did you know? Nuts

    19/06/2014     Articles     0 Comment(s)

  Did you know a handful of nuts is 30g a day for optimum health.  That is: 30 peanuts or 18 cashews or 20 almonds Recent research has shown that pistachios can help with weight loss, particularly round the middle and […]
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• Owl Quote

    19/06/2014     Articles     0 Comment(s)

  I love this little picture of this owl and the quote that goes with it – so thought I would share it!
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• Did you know? Healthy fats = Healthy Brain

    19/06/2014     Articles     0 Comment(s)

  Yes there are some very bad fats, especially if they are consumed too regularly such as saturated fats, but especially trans fats!  But did you know there are also many good fats?  And did you know that your brain is […]
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