ANGEL MUNRO

My view on cold & flu is from a terrain perspective, that it’s a very natural & protective process to be supported & facilitated, not suppressed. In fact, suppression of fevers via drugs like paracetamol are associated with an increased risk of developing cancer later in life. Antibiotic use is associated is associated with an increased risk of all cause mortality (all causes of death). If you’d like to hear more from me on this topic + references, I have linked my presentati

What do we really no about the nutrient value of food Once a student of a topic, no matter how many official titles you receive after studying that topic you still always remain a student. Well, at least one should. When I first finished my degree in nutrition, whenever I would write a recipe I would start off by identifying all the vitamin & minerals and other various compounds of said ingredients, and highlighting their said benefits, looking at it from a completely reducti

Like for Like Most ancient medicinal practices used herbs and food that held similar properties to the organ or condition they were trying to heal. In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Beef Liver is known for its ability to Tonify Blood. Spleen aids digestion & nutrient absorption. The Food Matrix Vitamin C is commonly co-prescribed, with elemental iron supplements, however current meta analysis shows that is an ineffective practice. Copper, zinc & vitamin A are e

I’m bringing Kale back (when it’s organic, seasonal & local of course) with this salad. The ribboned sweet potato adds a bit of fun & its one of those salads that’s still yum the next day. Serves 5-6 We also look at oxalates in food & if we really need to worry about them if we eat organic, local food.

Cod liver oil is a whole food source of omega 3 fatty acids EPA & DHA. In addition, cod liver oil is high in naturally occurring vitamins A, D & E. Cod liver oil is excellent for cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, dermatological, metabolic, hormonal & skeletal health. It also reduces overall systemic inflammation, across all age groups. Cod liver oil can be purchased as regular oil or fermented oil. The fermented version has a longer shelf life, is more easily digest

I had the very best Eggplant Parmigiana pie from Bread Club in Albert Park a few weeks ago. I was inspired to make something similar. This larger pie to feed a crowd with the addition of ricotta is a little bit more akin to a Pasta Alla Norma, a Sicilian pasta dish made with eggplant & ricotta salata or fresh ricotta, hence the name Tart Alla Norma. I used flaky store bought puff pastry to make this tart. I recommend Careme Spelt Wholemeal Butter Puff Pastry, not sponsored,

This is a very popular recipe from Gourmet Traveller that was published many moons ago (I know I’ve been making it for about 15/16 years). Its such an easy recipe to make, I had to re-share. I usually have something sweet in the fridge for the family during the week & this recipe is a nice and easy for midweek baking. I’ve adapted the recipe slightly. Apart from some extra spices, I’ve specified organic panela sugar & raw sugar in this recipe, the original recipe had brown su

On a recent trip to visit my mum in Byron Bay we went to a café where my mum ordered toast with this wholefood version of vegemite & I knew I had to recreate it. Vegemite is a staple in many Australian homes as a breakfast spread. While there several undesirable ingredients in Kraft Vegemite & similar brand alternatives one of the biggest reasons to avoid it is folic acid. The methylation cycle is a vital cycle happening in the cells & tissue throughout the body &is a vital

The use of castor oil & castor oil packs is one of the oldest, most widespread healing rituals in the world from Traditional Chinese Medicine to Indian Ayurveda to modern Naturopathic Medicine. Castor oil packs were Edgar Cacye’s primary health intervention strategies, he strongly recommended using castor oil packs to stimulate waste elimination and lymphatic circulation. Edgar Cayce taught the public about its healing properties for a vast range of health issues, so much so

I made an info graphic & posted it to my Instagram account last year regarding calorie counting. I tried to squeeze so much information on it that admittedly, it is difficult to read. So, I decided to post the information here also. But before I do there are a few more points on the topic that I wanted to highlight. Firstly, I’m not saying that it doesn’t work for some people. My question is, is it necessary? While there might be some benefits short term, is there a downsid

I absolutely love these chips. They are easy to make & are a healthy option being oven baked. You can make the polenta the day before if needed. Use a good quality aged parmesan cheese like Reggiano or Grana Padano. These aged varieties provide bacterial diversity good for the gut & every other system of the body. As human beings, we are basically made up of water, bacteria & proteins, bacteria are our friends. Additionally, parmesan is a good source of preformed vitamin A &

I had something similar to this cauliflower & green olive salad out and about & I had to recreate it is so delicious. Full of flavour and vitality as well as many beneficial herbs, spices & good fats. The star of the salad, cauliflower, is part of the cruciferous family and like all the cruciferous vegetables, has anti-cancer properties most likely due the detoxifying properties of compounds found in brassicas such as sulphorophane & indole-3-carbinole. This salad is a real k

Commercial gluten free bread is often some of the most processed food you can get. They often contain combinations of highly refined flours such white rice flour, soy flour, modified tapioca starch, maize starch, maize flour & potato flour that can cause a higher spike in blood pressure than white flour. When eaten frequently this constant high spike in blood glucose can lead to weight gain & contribute to metabolic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes & obesity. Ot

Chamomile blooms in spring & has a strong affinity with spring/wind type conditions, hay fever, colic, digestive upsets & conditions with tension & spasms. This herb is so accessible & has so many uses that its a number one remedy to have in the first aid kit aka the kitchen cupboard! I have mentioned some home remedies using chamomile here, but there are many more to explore. Actions & affinities Healing & calming to the Digestive system. Chamomile gently calms the entire ne

These roasted cashews are as easy to make as they are delicious. They have a warm punch with the addition of gochugaru, otherwise known as Korean red pepper powder, which has a smoky, fruity-sweet aroma with a spicy kick. These are great to have on hand as a snack or as nibble for guest before a meal. Nuts can be expensive especially organic nuts. In Australia, cashews tend to be the cheapest organic nut you can purchase making them accessible. Flavouring & roasting them your

Snacking or a grabbing a quick light meal is one of of the areas where people land themselves in trouble when it comes to diet. The main reason for this is grabbing for pre-made snacks from the supermarket laden with additives, preservatives & seed oils that work as endocrine disruptors causing metabolic & hormonal disruption. This applies to many snacks marketed as health food & for weight loss. When we gain weight, erroneously, we then blame the calories in food when it’s n

With my long stint of both of my children (they are 11 years apart in age) going through Steiner Education, my most treasured memory is of the seasonal festivals & my favourite of those has always been the Winter Solstice celebrations, a beautiful tradition that embraces the magic and beauty of the shortest day & longest night of the year. Some of the activities from those celebration we have continued as a tradition at home. We always celebrate the winter solstice with a fir

You may have heard me say in the past that germs don’t cause disease, and although I have clarified that somewhat regarding bacteria, there is more to the story, particularly in the case of viruses and germ theory. This is a huge topic with many elements that need thorough & discerning examination which is why I am pleased to share that I am an affiliate for an incredible online educational event starting on July 11th, called “The End of Covid” that goes deep into the science

I wrote this recipe a couple of years ago when I was teaching a kitchen garden program & we were having to do classes remotely. I loved including recipes where children could still manage to harvest something for the recipe themselves & herbs are accessible to grow regardless of whether you are in an apartment or a house. Herbs are a good way to add a vital element to cooking. They are easy to grow & can be easily picked and eaten straight away, giving you the light codes, ea

These fritters inspired by Alice Zaslavsky'z Zucchini & onion fritters linked here are easy & quick to make & taste very similar to falafel. They can be used to make many different meals & freeze well so they are good meal prepping. They are high in protein, gluten free & vegan. Serve with a simple yogurt sauce as a snack, with eggs as a toast replacement for breakfast, as part of a nourishing bowl with veggies, salad & hummus, as burger patties or a wrap filling, or my perso