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Plastic Free July At Go Vita

Plastic Free July At Go Vita

Bev Dunne
Plastic Free July is such an important global movement. It is imperative for us to stop, take stock and think seriously about how we can reduce plastic waste. When it comes to the realisation of just how much plastic we use, we only need to wander up and down the aisles of a supermarket. Product after product is packaged in plastic of some sort.

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Plastic Free July At Go Vita

Dry July- Try A Liver Detox

Bev Dunne
With this month being Dry July Month and being mindful of the statistics indicating there has been a substantial increase in alcohol consumption since the COVID19 lockdown, maybe this time, more than ever, would be a good month to take a break from alcohol. 

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Plastic Free July At Go Vita

Almond & Chickpea Patties with Tomato Avocado Salsa

Bev Dunne
I often find when customers are wanting to decrease the amount of meat in their diet, they struggle to find recipes which they believe may be an alternative to meat. Below is a great recipe which can be served as a burger, with salad or with cooked vegetables. I also sometimes include it in a wrap with salad and hummus.

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Plastic Free July At Go Vita

PMS Helped With Vitex

Bev Dunne
Vitex agnus-castus also known as chaste tree and monk’s pepper, is an interesting herb which is a member of the mint family. It is often referred to as the ‘women’s herb” as it has traditionally been used for addressing female hormone health and female fertility.

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Plastic Free July At Go Vita

Charcoal- Great For Flatulence Plus A Great Detoxifier

Bev Dunne
Activated charcoal is a real saviour for many who suffer from flatulence. It works by drawing excess gas in the stomach and bowel which in turn binds to the surface of the charcoal powder and is excreted with the charcoal in the stools. It also alleviates any problems caused by indigestion, heartburn, flatulence and wind.

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Plastic Free July At Go Vita

Bulk Bins Are Back!

Bev Dunne

Some weeks ago, we made the decision to remove our bulk wholefood bins due to the health concerns of COVID19.

I’m sure however, our customers will be pleased to know we have now reintroduced those wholefood bins, with the proviso that our staff will dispense the bulk foods for customers.

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Plastic Free July At Go Vita

Probiotic Strains Explained

Bev Dunne
As a follow on from my articles on the benefits of probiotics and prebiotics for gut health, I thought it appropriate this week to write a little more about the various strains of probiotics. We all know probiotics are the good bacteria we need for good gut health however it’s interesting to note our body contains more than 500 different probiotic strains. Researchers are now finding however, certain individual strains can be more relevant to specific health conditions.

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Plastic Free July At Go Vita

What are Prebiotics? And Do You Need Them?

Bev Dunne

Recently I wrote about the connection between good gut health and our mental health and particularly the importance of probiotics as well as prebiotics in maintaining good gut health.

I’m sure we all know about the importance of probiotics for good gut health, however only more recently has the importance of prebiotics really come to the fore. Probiotics and prebiotics both play an important role in our health however their roles are not the same. Probiotics are the live bacteria which we find in certain foods. Prebiotics on the other hand are a form of soluble, undigestible fibre which as it passes through our digestive system nourishes and feeds our good bacteria. This is important because it enables our healthy probiotics to repopulate and survive.

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Plastic Free July At Go Vita

How Does Gut Health Affect Depression & Anxiety?

Bev Dunne
Over the past two weeks I have written about the benefits in supplementing with therapeutic saffron to aid in the treatment of depression and anxiety in both adults and adolescents. There has also been much research over recent years which has found our gut controls our brain which in turn may control our moods.

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Easy Almond Meal Cakes just for Mum

Bev Dunne
I’m sure an interesting outcome for many of us since undertaking self-isolation has been the rediscovery of our love for baking. This isn’t a bad thing of course, except for our waistlines! The banana trees in our backyard have been producing beautiful bananas which has meant I’ve been baking lots of banana cakes and banana bread. Below are some of my favourite recipes.

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