A traditional, easy and effective way to assist digestion by feeding the beneficial gut bacteria and promoting healthy regular bowel movements. Try having stewed apples (skin on!) as apples contain pectin, a soluble fibre which helps to soothe and reduce inflammation, nourishing and repairing the intestinal mucosal lining. Pectin is a pre-biotic and encourages the … Gut Healing Stewed Apple – by Annabel Murray Read More » The post Gut Healing Stewed Apple – by Annabel Murray appeared first on The Herbal Dispensary ..read more

  Cacao is bitter and chocolatey, making it a nice alternative to coffee in the morning. It is also a brilliant afternoon beverage for an energy boost. Raw cacao is not heat-treated, like cocoa, therefore cacao retains more nutrients. It contains theobromine, a similar compound to coffee, making it antioxidant rich and energising. I like … Iced Cacao – by Naturopath Annabel Read More » The post Iced Cacao – by Naturopath Annabel appeared first on The Herbal Dispensary ..read more

When it comes to mental health, mood and energy; the food you are eating has a profound effect! There are some key nutrients (macro and micro) that you can increase in your diet to benefit your mental health and promote a good mood. Some key foods/nutrients: MACRONUTRIENTS PROTEIN Ensuring you have adequate protein in each … Good Mood Food – by Naturopath Annabel Murray Read More » The post Good Mood Food – by Naturopath Annabel Murray appeared first on The Herbal Dispensary ..read more

Naturopath Annabel from The Herbal Dispensary has a delicious cracker recipe, perfect for the festive season! Ingredients: – 1 cup almond meal (I use the almond meal leftover from making almond milk which is wetter so you may need to adjust depending on consistency if using dry meal) *You can also use 1 cup of … Very Seedy Crackers Read More » The post Very Seedy Crackers appeared first on The Herbal Dispensary ..read more

Emma our nutritionist at The Herbal Dispensary has put together a delicious recipe that’s easy to prepare and ensures you’re eating healthy meals through this hectic time! Prepping simple nutritious meals can be the key to relieving some of that end of year stress and pressure you might be carrying. It’s also a great way … Quinoa & Rice Poke Bowl Read More » The post Quinoa & Rice Poke Bowl appeared first on The Herbal Dispensary ..read more

Emma, our nutritionist at The Herbal Dispensary has created this delicious dip recipe! Perfect for festive occasions! Ingredients: 3 x small beets 1 x 400ml can of organic chickpeas 3 x tablespoons tahini 2 x garlic cloves 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) (or 1 tablespoon of EVOO & 2 tablespoon of filtered … Roast Beetroot Hummus Read More » The post Roast Beetroot Hummus appeared first on The Herbal Dispensary ..read more

Annabel, one of our amazing naturopaths at The Herbal Dispensary, shares one of her smoothie ideas!   With Summer here, morning smoothies are in full swing.   I’ve been adding frozen cucumbers and celery as the base and it’s so good- an alternative to frozen banana (there is absolutely nothing wrong with banana but I find it can … Summer Smoothie Ideas! Read More » The post Summer Smoothie Ideas! appeared first on The Herbal Dispensary ..read more

Tessa from The Herbal Dispensary has put together a list of tell-tail signs your body is giving, that indicate you could benefit from a detox! • Skin problems (rashes, acne, etc.) – toxins can contribute to skin issues such as acne, removing them can lead to clearer, healthier-looking skin. • Food and scent intolerances and allergies … The benefits of detox – by Naturopath Tessa Davidson Read More » The post The benefits of detox – by Naturopath Tessa Davidson appeared first on The Herbal Dispensary ..read more

Oats are an excellent source of melatonin, while dairy such as yoghurt contains tryptophan, calcium, vitamin D, and melatonin. Antioxidant-rich kiwi contains vitamin C and serotonin-producing — all shown to support sleep quality and nervous system function. 1 cup rolled oats  1 cup light coconut milk, plus more as needed  2 tsp honey  pinch of salt  … Overnight Oats Read More » The post Overnight Oats appeared first on The Herbal Dispensary ..read more