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Due to my interest in health, I’ve always loved traditional foods.
My aunt gave me a Lebanese yogurt culture when I was 23 (1983) and I kept it going for a decade. Then one day the incubator I was using (an old-fashioned glass thermos) broke and I lost it forever. Then in the mid-90s when my children were young, I always had a mushroom scoby to make kombucha. I had the mushroom until the year 2000 when I went travelling around Australia for two years and it didn’t survive. When I got back in 2002, I couldn’t find a mushroom in my local community.
Because my mum was from a German heritage, sauerkraut was a food that we had when I was a child, as well as pickles – we had pickled everything because she also had some American heritage.
Throughout the years, I’ve had water-based kefirs and have made my own cheese and sourdough breads. And this was not because of my knowledge of the microbiome and health of the gut, but rather because these were traditional foods and part of the burgeoning culture of health.
My mother had a pot of stock brewing after every meal with bones. She would freeze the stock and then use it for her recipes – but little did we know that her ferments and broths were keeping us out of the doctor’s office. Gravy was something she made from the juices of the meat rather than from a box.
And today, having being brought up with her traditions and following them myself, I have never had need for any antibiotics or painkillers or anti-inflammatories.
I was made aware of the importance of the microbiome years ago, and ever since then I can’t get enough understanding of our complex ecology within the gut and body.
Diseases can be prevented or progressed all due to the gut bacteria. There is new research showing that antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be neutralised by species within the microbiome. We will stop focusing on antibiotics and instead look at probiotics for our treatment of disease.
We are in a terrible way. Over the past decades, our children are getting sicker, so much so that allergies, asthma, autism, ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, anxiety and other physical and mental disorders are increasing within our children. Autoimmune diseases are also increasing in the adult population.
The use of Roundup (with the active ingredient glyphosate) as a herbicide in the past decades not only destroys soil ecology but human ecology – the microbiome.
Add to that the amount of antibiotics being dished out to humans and domestic animals that we consume, plus the chemicals in our home and food, as well as the highly-refined carbohydrates with man-made additives and preservatives.
We are decimating our microbiome and as each generation passes, we see it getting worse.
Being aware of the problem is the first step. Fixing the problem is easy for some, but for others it is going to take a lot of work.
The fermentation of foods and liquids increases nutrition and digestibility and allows access to many nutrients that are sometimes locked up in the food without this process.
If we just learn from our culture and tradition and do what our ancestors did in order to survive millions of years, we just might be able to help future generations.
Cyndi
Eating great food for every meal one day does less for your than eating great food for two meals every day for the rest of your life. Doing an hour of yoga one day does less for you then stretching for ten minutes every day for the rest of your life. Aim for consistency and enjoy a better life.
Eating great food for every meal one day does less for your than eating great food for two meals every day for the rest of your life. Doing an hour of yoga one day does less for you then stretching for ten minutes every day for the rest of your life. Aim for consistency and enjoy a better life.
When you`re craving chocolate, you`re craving the sugar, creamy fat and slightly bitter complex flavour. You can satisfy cravings with either a high amount of low-quality, artificial chocolate that will make you feel sick, or you can enjoy a smaller amount of high-quality raw cacao full of antioxidants and delicious flavour. Which would you choose?
When you`re craving chocolate, you`re craving the sugar, creamy fat and slightly bitter complex flavour. You can satisfy cravings with either a high amount of low-quality, artificial chocolate that will make you feel sick, or you can enjoy a smaller amount of high-quality raw cacao full of antioxidants and delicious flavour. Which would you choose?
#tbt our founder, Cyndi O`Meara, hosting the 2024 Health & Nutrition Summit in Caloundra. It was so much fun to be a part of such an amazing day. We`re looking forward to meeting all of our graduates and past students at the 2025 Health & Nutrition Summit.
#tbt our founder, Cyndi O`Meara, hosting the 2024 Health & Nutrition Summit in Caloundra. It was so much fun to be a part of such an amazing day. We`re looking forward to meeting all of our graduates and past students at the 2025 Health & Nutrition Summit.
Are you curious about effective ways to talk to family, friends and loved ones about nutrition? Approaching family and friends about nutrition, especially when you’re concerned about their well-being, requires sensitivity and care. Based on the philosophy of vitalism, Cyndi O`Meara, Australia`s leading nutritionist, has put together a webinar full of helpful insights and strategies to help you navigate this conversation thoughtfully. Register online via the link in our bio.
Are you curious about effective ways to talk to family, friends and loved ones about nutrition? Approaching family and friends about nutrition, especially when you’re concerned about their well-being, requires sensitivity and care. Based on the philosophy of vitalism, Cyndi O`Meara, Australia`s leading nutritionist, has put together a webinar full of helpful insights and strategies to help you navigate this conversation thoughtfully. Register online via the link in our bio.
The modern food production process has created hundreds of thousands of changes to the ingredients in our food with excuses about making it healthier, making it last longer or taste better. Despite these changes being labelled as `safe`, there`s still been a 5% increase in food allergies and intolerances. Why could this be?
The modern food production process has created hundreds of thousands of changes to the ingredients in our food with excuses about making it healthier, making it last longer or taste better. Despite these changes being labelled as `safe`, there`s still been a 5% increase in food allergies and intolerances. Why could this be?
Gain more confidence in your health and power with our Functional Nutrition Course. Aren`t sure you can commit yet? Try our Introduction to Nutrition course fist to get a taste of the life-changing information you will learn.
Gain more confidence in your health and power with our Functional Nutrition Course. Aren`t sure you can commit yet? Try our Introduction to Nutrition course fist to get a taste of the life-changing information you will learn.
Tonight is our live Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara, starting 6:00 pm AEST!
Uncover the truths about modern nutrition and learn how to improve your health. Cyndi will guide you through the first two modules of the Functional Nutrition Course, helping you discover how to make lasting changes. Plus, get all your questions answered!
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Tonight is our live Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara, starting 6:00 pm AEST!
Uncover the truths about modern nutrition and learn how to improve your health. Cyndi will guide you through the first two modules of the Functional Nutrition Course, helping you discover how to make lasting changes. Plus, get all your questions answered!
Make sure you`re registered to take advantage of our newest special. Register now to attend.
Why do you eat food? As fuel, medicine, for community or to feed your soul?
An excess of stress can lead to further illnesses including physical ailments, anxiety, depression and the development or exacerbation of chronic conditions. It`s super important to manage stress, but you don`t need a pill to do that. Eating good food, exercising every day and building a strong support system reduce the impacts of stress.
An excess of stress can lead to further illnesses including physical ailments, anxiety, depression and the development or exacerbation of chronic conditions. It`s super important to manage stress, but you don`t need a pill to do that. Eating good food, exercising every day and building a strong support system reduce the impacts of stress.
Don`t miss our Live Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara on Monday September 9th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (AEST)!
Uncover the truths about modern nutrition and learn how to improve your health. Cyndi will guide you through the first two modules of the Functional Nutrition Course, helping you discover how to make lasting changes. Plus, get all your questions answered!
Plus, a special offer for attendees! Register now!
Don`t miss our Live Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara on Monday September 9th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (AEST)!
Uncover the truths about modern nutrition and learn how to improve your health. Cyndi will guide you through the first two modules of the Functional Nutrition Course, helping you discover how to make lasting changes. Plus, get all your questions answered!
Plus, a special offer for attendees! Register now!
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Flash offer! Enrol in our Functional Nutrition course by 9.00pm (AEST) to save $850* on the total cost of the course PLUS the first five to enrol will get an exclusive welcome call with Cyndi O`Meara. Enter WELCOME at the checkout. *T&Cs apply.
Transform your family`s health! Join our LIVE Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara tonight (8 Jul) from 6:00pm to 7:00pm AEST!
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Transform your family`s health! Join our LIVE Q&A with Cyndi O`Meara tonight (8 Jul) from 6:00pm to 7:00pm AEST!
Exclusive Preview: Learn how our Functional Nutrition Course can empower you to make informed, healthy choices for your loved ones.
Live Q&A: Get your most pressing questions answered by Cyndi O`Meara.
Special Offer: Receive an exclusive discount on the Functional Nutrition Course, available only during the webinar!
Hurry, register now! Link in Bio.
