Monosodium glutamate Hidden Sources of Processed Free Glutamic Acid (MSG) Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a food additive that’s used in tens of thousands of products and restaurant dishes. MSG is a salt that occurs naturally in glutamic acid (a non-essential amino acid). But there’s nothing natural about the extreme damage it can do to you. […]
Deemed the most nutritionally complete of all foods and has countless uses as a supplement for maintaining good health and preventing diseases. This is because it contains a plentiful supply of many important nutrients and antioxidants, including protein, complex carbohydrates, iron, and vitamins A and K, as well as B complex. It’s also rich in […]
These Raspberry Crumble Bars will surely satisfy. They’re full of flavor, deliciously sweet, and bring just a hint of tartness from the raspberries. Best of all, they’re made without any eggs, dairy products, gluten, or other troublemaker ingredients. Raspberries are the star ingredient; they are rich in antioxidants that help remove free radicals from the […]
As a mum in the community sports sector and qualified health coach giving kids lollies in a sport environment baffled me. Do professional sports players eat candy after a game? How do we role model good sports nutrition for kids if we give them candy at 9am on a Sunday. Where did this idea come […]
Place all the ingredients in a large stock pot. Cover the pot and bring the water to boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for at approx 1 hour. Strain and enjoy. As an alternative, you can blend the broth with the vegetables for a pureed soup. This recipe may also be […]
Cauliflower is a nutrient rich vegetable that is excellent for supporting a strong immune system and optimum health. Cauliflower is incredibly high in vitamin C and B-complex and minerals such as boron, calcium, molybdenum, and tryptophan. It is also a good source of high quality protein that is easily assimilated into the body. Cauliflower contains […]
The most mentally and physically tricky of my symptoms as it changes so rapidly! I first had eczema as a baby. It came up in a variety of places; under arm, nipples, hands, arms, legs, plus had other rashes throughout my lifetime. Always something itchy hahaha you can say DO NOT ITCH as much as […]
Finally feeling empowered and well enough to write about my story with Shingles, Optic Neuritis and MS. For anyone in the midst of a flare or on mattress island, please keep or borrow faith, align with your true self through the healing process and you will soon be in a peaceful place as I am […]
So, this very article has taken me a few months to get to, mainly because I feel so amazing and I don’t feel like reliving my health journey! However, I created Bonfreda Health + Healing to help others looking for health answers, so if my story can inspire you I am happy to tell my […]
MS is a “progressive neurological disease” referenced by the MS Society, affecting over 2 million people worldwide, here is a breakdown of some countries: Nearly 1 million Americans Over 100,000 people in the UK Over 25,000 Australians Over 77,000 Canadians Over 15,000 Chinese The MS Society notes that it is a disease of the central […]