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 FOOD AS MEDICINE 

BRING HEALING HOME

Wellness as assurance in uncertain times........

15/5/2020

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Jillaine is a food as medicine practitioner and author walking the talk on an organic farm in the Huon Valley Tasmania. Her book Low Thiol Recipes addresses symptoms associated with mercury toxicity from amalgam fillings and environmental exposure. 


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Reflections on the Sunflower Festival @ Spring Bay Mill

31/1/2020

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What a delightful day it was, last Saturday 25th January at Paddy's Paddock.  Just a stone-fruits throw from Spring Bay Mill this is where all of the produce for SBM events and functions is being produced. I loved the walking path that meandered down through the eucalyptus forest, then to emerge with a clear uninterrupted view of the sandy bay, crystal waters and Paddy's market garden was simply delightful. 
Marcus and his crew have done an amazing job converting this bare block of dirt in the thriving, bug-brimming cornucopia that it it. 

I felt honoured to be invited to give a food as medicine presentation at the event. I spoke about correct food preparation to ensure that we break down the anti-nutrients in many plant foods. We also discussed microbial diversity and how to preserve and nurture it through diet.  
I've attached the recipes from the day  as promised for the folk who visited me on the day and heard my presentation. 
​Click on the download link below. 
If your interested to read more about this topic click the 'legumes' link to the right here. 

If your looking for an amazing function facility do take a look at Spring Bay Mill here in Tasmania's South East. 


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Summer Salad w Asian Dressing

Ingredients
1 small head lettuce   
1/2 cup julienne carrot
1/2 cup julienne cucumber or zucchini 
1/2 cup julienne capsicum
1/2 cup julienne red cabbage
2 spring onion or shallot
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes 
Dressing
1/4 cup finely sliced mint leaves
1 Kaffir lime leaf, remove the centre stalk and finely dice
1 Tbs of lime juice
2 tsp fish sauce 
1 tsp coco aminos
1 Tbs sesame oil
1 tsp coconut or rapadura sugar
Thai basil
optional 1/2 tsp chilli flakes 
Method
Shred the vegetables finely into a bowl 
Place the dressing ingredients into a glass jar and shake to combine and toss through the salad. 
Optional: Serve topped with a sprinkle of dried anchovies which have been fruit in coconut oil. 

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Green beans w garlic & goat’s cheese 
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Ingredients
500g fresh picked green beans, blanched until bright green then chilled in icy water. 
1 head of roasted or slow bar-b-q garlic 
The juice & zest of one lemon
1-2 Tbs virgin olive oil
1 pack of Tasmanian goat cheese
pistachio dukkah
salt & pepper to taste 
Method
Toss the blanched, chilled beans together with the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. 
Place into a bowl and top with the roasted garlic cloves, crumbled goat cheese and a sprinkle of dukkah.

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Beetroot & Raspberry Mousse  

Ingredients​
1 cup cashews soaked in pure water 8 hours, drained
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup coconut cream
1/4 cup maple syrup 
1 beetroot, peeled and chopped
1 cup frozen Tasmanian raspberries
1/4 cup coconut oil melted or liquid coconut oil
1/2 coconut yogurt
Method
Blend the cashews together with the lemon juice until smooth
With the motor running add the remaining ingredients until thick the creamy. 
Serve topped with edible flowers and toasted slithered almonds ​

I welcome your comments and enquiry. Regards Jillaine - food as medicine practitioner
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Have you lost your zip?

17/7/2019

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FOOD AS MEDICINE 
​Have you lost your zip, your mojo, your sharpness, your sparkle?  
Could it be iron deficiency?
Iron deficiency anaemia effects around one quarter of the worlds population

HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY IRON IS LOW? 
Here are some signs & Symptoms of iron depletion 
Feeling tired and sluggish
Sore cracks in the corners of your mouth
Sore tongue
Shortness of breath 
Heart palpitations when exercising
Weak nails 
Feeling more sensitive to the cold
Constipation
Poor growth (kids & teens)
Upset digestion
Dizziness
Behavioural changes
Headaches
Infections

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Depression & Anxiety- the holistic approach

14/6/2019

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Some  of the largest selling pharmaceuticals today are antidepressants along with sleeping pills. This reflects the rise in anxiety and depression  in our modern society. We're even medicating our children in an effort to assist them to function in school and social settings.
Whilst these medications are effective in reducing symptoms its important to look for and to address the root cause as there is evidence that long term use  may create additional health concerns.  
​Besides the need for every increasing dosing you might expect digestive disorders and neurological damage further down the track if the root cause is not addressed. 

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LEGUMES- the good the bad and the diet dictocrats

12/6/2019

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It seems to me that we’re being told what to eat and more importantly what NOT to eat at every opportunity. I suspect that most of the current diet advice is more about selling books or supplements than sensible, factual or traditional food wisdom. 
What I would like to do is 

1. Allay any fears surrounding this food group
2. Back it with traditional wisdom and practices 
3. Give you tools to ensure that your food does heal and not harm you ​

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ABC Hobart Radio Interview with Jillaine

28/4/2019

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I was privileged to have the opportunity to speak with Louise Saunders on her evening show here in Hobart. Louise is keen to clarify just what a functional medicine nutritionist is/ does and what influences my nutritional recommendations compared to the food pyramid and other dietary influences of today. 

Have a listen and leave a comment. I'd love to hear your thoughts. 
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SULPHUR BRAIN FOG AND FATIGUE- is there a link?

19/3/2019

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 ​WHAT ARE THIOLS - and why should we avoid them? 
  • A Thiol is a sulfur compound which occur in many foods including garlic, onion, cabbage, coffee, chocolate, beans, chlorella and coriander leaf.
  • All are foods that we're encouraged to consume as part of a healing diet 
  • Thiols are also present in supplements such as broccoli sprout powder, N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) and Glutathione (GSH)- again commonly prescribed supplements for detoxification & health.
  • Thiols are also known as mercaptans a term derived from the Latin ‘capturing mercury’ due to their affinity for & binding to MERCURY (Hg) the most toxic & damaging substance known to man. 
  • Thiols can be mono or dithiols meaning they have one or two metal binding sites respectively. 

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Part IV  Protein and Animal foods Cont.

15/10/2018

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You really don’t need a great deal of protein in order to be well which brings me to the worrying trend of the high protein diets including protein powders, soy isolates and shakes. Too much protein intake together with a low fat diet can lead to vitamin A deficiency, it burdens the digestive system and has been linked to cancer. (16) Unfermented processed soy ‘foods’ are problematic for a number of reasons- from blocking protein digestion to hormone disruption.

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Part IV                                                                                           Protein & Animal foods- can you be truly well without them?

14/10/2018

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This article delves into the world of protein - the building blocks of nature without which we would have no structure, strength, motion or Emotional resilience. Protein is essential not only for tissue and muscle integrity  but also immune, mental & emotional health, detoxification, energy production and so much more. Having some knowledge of the many functions of protein in your body can help us to better understand the signs and symptoms of deficiency when they occur.

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PART III                                                                                       Legumes, grains and nuts- the good the bad and the importance of preparation.

13/10/2018

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Welcome back to our series on Traditional Foods- the foods which our forefather enjoyed, back when modern diseases like obesity and diabetes were a rarity. (1) Having read part one and two in this series you’re now aware of the importance of good quality fats in your diet along with the powerful healing capacity of organically produced, fresh, heirloom vegetables and fruit. Today we will look at nuts, seeds, grains and legumes, a group of foods which are similarly nutrient-dense and at the same time the source of much confusion and discussion around the health blogosphere.

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