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Nutritionists

Cacao, can it really make healthy chocolate?

Corinna Mainberger, Nutritionist & Naturopath MA ND R. Nut.Cert. R.I.P.H.H. MCMA
The cacao bean is the most revered food in the rain forest. It is incredibly nutrient rich, containing 1,200 individual constituents. Ordinary chocolate is roasted, both ingredients are exposed to very high temperatures which damage important enzymes, change the profile of the plant fat and diminish the […]

RAW CHOCOLATE, SO GOOD FOR YOU, IT’S WORTHY OF THE GODS

Sussex based Pure Flavour, suppliers of health conscious, freefrom, home baked foods, is proud to introduce the elixir of chocolate. A new range of Raw Chocolate Bars are guaranteed tempt any chocoholic away from their favourite indulgence and the timely launch of these saintly treats will keen your spirits up during the pre-summer detox

The secret […]

Choc’n Roll into the New Year

Corinna Mainberger,Nutritionist & Naturopath MA ND R. Nut.Cert. R.I.P.H.H. MCMA
“What I really, really want is chocolate!”

I adore chocolate and feel good about eating it, but as a Nutritionist, shouldn’t I know better?

First of all I’m not talking about the standard mass produced chocolate bars, these contain hydrogenated fats which replace the expensive cocoa butter. […]

Better Black than White

By Corinna Mainberger MA R.Nut.Cert.R.I.P.H.H.ND
http://healingbodyandmind.wordpress.com

Mmmhhhh…the scent of cinnamon and cloves drifting upwards from the kitchen to your bedroom…there is that definite hint of Christmas in the air.
 
Associated with these warming spices during the festive winter season is Molasses, traditionally used as a natural sweetener in baking or cooking, especially Grandma’s recipes, ginger bread and Christmas cakes.
 
Black, […]

Peel & its appeal!

By Corinna Mainberger MA R.Nut.Cert.R.I.P.H.H.ND
http://healingbodyandmind.wordpress.com

With a long standing tradition in Christmas baking, the slightly bitter zest of oranges and lemons is used to add flavour to many cakes, bakes and other recipes.  Not only is it tasty but it’s good for you too!   These peels work in synergy with the vitamin C, which is naturally […]

A welcome dose of “pure” sweetness

Now, we all need a little a “sweetness and light” in our lives… nutritionally speaking, and emotionally and spiritually speaking too. Which is why I was delighted to meet Emma Slinn yesterday, at the Glynde Food and Drink Festival. Emma is Managing Director of “Pure Flavour” foods, a company producing quite wonderful home-baked “freefrom” produce. […]

What’s wrong with our modern Wheat?

In simple terms it’s white and deadly!
In this newsletter I would like to talk about white flour, which is refined wheat. It is found in almost any commercially produced baked goods including bread, rolls, cakes, biscuits, croissants, quiches, pizza and pasta but you’ll even find white flour (or wheat flour: same thing) in places where you […]

Give yourself permission to eat cake!

Treating others is easy, buy how often do we treat ourselves?  Or to be more specific, how often do we let ourselves indulge in a food treat?
 Treats like cakes, biscuits, bread, chocolate or cream can trigger strong feelings of guilt in some of us. Some abstain completely, others feel guilty even with the occasional treat.  
Many of you […]