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Tips To Boost Your Immunity

Julie Dargan

Tags boost immunity, Covid, flu, influenza

Sara K asks how can I boost my immunity so I can do all I can to help my body during these difficult Covid times? Thank you for your question, Sara.Not only is Covid a challenge for us, but Influenza is an ever-evolving disease, so the work on prevention, preparedness and response with immune-boosting foods and supplements has to adapt continuously to keep up with these changes.​ Increase intake of immune-boosting foods rich in vitamin C, citrus foods, green leafy vegetables, broccoli and oats and barley which contain high levels of beta-glucan. Following a nutrient-dense diet that includes richly coloured vegetables and fruit,...


Mild Chicken Curry

Julie Dargan

Tags chicken, coconut milk, curry, dairy free, gluten free, nut free

Mild Chicken Curry

This is tasty dish that is so easy to make.  Can be made 3 days ahead, keep in an airtight container in the fridge. Can be frozen for 2 months. Gluten free, nut free, dairy free. Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons lime juice (can substitute with lemon juice) 2 tablespoons curry powder 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons lime (or lemon)  grated rind 1 kg chicken breast, cut into chunks 400ml can coconut cream 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 tablespoons...


Carrot & Pine Nut Roast

Julie Dargan

Tags carrots, pinenuts, vegetarian

Carrot & Pine Nut Roast

Julie was a registered nurse for 20 years before making a career change from reactionary medicine to preventative medicine. So many problems stem from poor eating habits, lack of exercise and other such bad habits. Julie decided to embark on a career which would help people to help themselves. Julie is now a qualified Naturopath BHSc. 

Julie specialises in working with women to cope with menopause symptoms through diet and lifestyle changes. You can find out more at www.menopausewhisperer.com