Food<\/span> – the day doesn’t feel complete without a good serve of raw cacao – often in my breakfast and in afternoon snacks at times.\u00a0 I also never have a day without coconut yoghurt – I am unable to eat dairy of any kind, and I make yoghurt myself now I have found a good recipe.\u00a0 It is great for sweet or savoury recipes, and gives me a serve of probiotics for my gut health.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When it comes to daily habits or rituals there are only a few things that work well into my routine and have really helped me live a healthier, happier and more balanced life. <\/span><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Gluten Free \u2013 I have been following a strict gluten free diet for some time now, this obviously isn\u2019t essential for everyone however I have Hashimoto\u2019s Disease and have found this to truly accelerate my recovery and allow me to function at my best every day. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Face Cleansing \u2013 Only in recent years have I really integrated this ritual into my daily routine and have noticed such a difference in my skin. My go-to at the moment is the Evohe Foam Cleanser as it does such a beautiful job at removing make-up and impurities but for me also acts as an important step in my self-care\/relaxation routine before bed. <\/span><\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Water, Water, Water \u2013 I aim for 2L filtered water minimum and always start my day with a big glass of water before doing anything else to really kick start digestion and rehydrate after a big night\u2019s rest. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Vegetables \u2013 Now could I really call myself a health foodie if this wasn\u2019t a daily non-negotiable. Ha! I always aim for at least 2 out of 3 of my main meals to be predominantly vegetable based. I try to keep it as varied, colourful and seasonal as possible to maximise the nutrient intake and deliciousness. The options are truly endless.<\/span><\/p>\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Coffee \u2013 because sanity is essential, need I say more<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I find that as I age, I need to honour healthy habits and routines more in order to stay healthy, energetic and content.\u00a0 My first non negotiable is to meditate every morning which I follow by a morning walk.\u00a0 During my walk I say my gratitudes and my affirmations and now I do not even worry about how I must look chatting away to myself.\u00a0\u00a0 At 66 years of age, I have to be disciplined about my food because I want to stay at a healthy weight. \u00a0A healthy weight makes ageing a more pleasant experience and protects against those chronic \u201clifestyle\u201d diseases.<\/p>\n My biggest non negotiable for food is no snacking or eating between meals.<\/p>\n My other non negotiable is to share many meals with my friends and family.\u00a0 I want to toast (with good wine) those connections that make life a rich experience.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is going to sound a little too obvious but my non-negotiable is…wait for it…”water”. It has to be clean though. Really clean. Reverse Osmosis and then either re-mineralised or ionised to make it alkaline again. I drink around 2-3L daily of this water daily. I’m not fussed how it comes but it needs to go in.\u00a0 I’ve found alkaline water makes a big difference to my energy when training and also how I feel. We see it constantly through testing in our clinic. Even just a little low on cellular water make a great impact to client energy, mood and skin.\u00a0 Drink Up!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n My daily non-negotiable aligns with the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendation of five serves of vege (minimum!) every day. Most days I would eat 7-8 serves. The benefits of a predominantly plant based diet are extensive and support health in every aspect. We are so fortunate in this country to have access to a wide variety of seasonal and organically grown produce, making it easy to incorporate an array of beautiful and clean vegetables into your diet. I would encourage anyone wanting to transform their health to be intentional about reaching the five serves of vege target daily!<\/span><\/p>\n My current obsession: mixed greens, shallots, broccoli, asparagus, grated carrot, radish, Gutsy Ferments kraut, falafels, and a good drizzle of olive oil, tahini, apple cider vinegar and lemon. Yum!<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Each morning I take a number of supplements but the one I find I cannot be without is B complex. \u00a0The B complex makes a huge difference to my energy levels & ability to have a clear mind. A good quality multi vitamin could be used instead. I always choose the highest quality supplements I can afford as I believe they are an investment in my health & the health of my family.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I can’t go without a smoothie every day.\u00a0 What I put in my smoothie depends on my mood or what I feel like at the time.\u00a0I love smoothies as you can get so much\u00a0nutrition in one glass.\u00a0I don’t measure anything, just throw it all together. At the moment I have two favourites:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Banana Protein smoothie<\/span> – if I feel like a snack or something filling on the run I make this one<\/em>:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n My Daily Habit? Nearly nothing, rigidly. Above many things I feel most benefit from psychological flexibility. This involves attuning at the time to what I really need, or need to do \u2013 physically and emotionally. I have routine, but treating it flexibly begets more accurate self-care.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Have you ever wondered about the daily routine of a Naturopath or Nutritionist? The non-negotiable daily habits that keeps their physical and mental health strong and on-track. Are there habits that you would like to implement to help you achieve … Continue reading Mindy Duncan (Naturopath Student)<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nMarilyn Lemaire (Naturopath, Master Herbalist)<\/h3>\n
Matt Steinacher (Naturopath)<\/h3>\n
Bella Walton (Naturopath)<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Therese Hodgkinson (Naturopath)<\/h3>\n
Megan Crockart (Nutritionist)<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Berry smoothie<\/span> – perfect for extra hydration and refreshment on the hot days we’ve been having<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n
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Linda Brown (Naturopath)<\/h3>\n