Taste Nature, Dunedin Videos

Here's a little more from Francisca about some of the apoptogenic and immune modulating herbs available at the Dispensary. These are just a few of the massive selection on offer. Drop in to see Francisca or Tracey between 10am and 2pm weekdays for further assistance on our fluid extract range.

The month of #plasticfreejuly may be over, but for many of our wonderful suppliers like Bay Rd, the movement is a part of the day to day all year round! Here's a sneak peak at their glass bottle return system ♻️ Video by zacwhiteside #plasticfreejuly #circulareconomy #reducereuserecycle #bayrd #tastenaturenz #dunedinnz

Continuing our focus on immunity in these cold winter months, here's an in depth walk-through with Francisca of some of the wonderful dispensary products that can help. 🍀 As always, if in doubt, pop in and ask one of our naturopaths for some over the counter advice - they all have a wealth of knowledge and expertise on getting well and staying well, and we'd like nothing more than to have you walk away with a solution that helps you achieve this. 🌞 Video by zacwhiteside #dispensary #naturopath #holistichealth #integrativemedicine #tastenaturenz #dunedinnz

As seems normal for an Aotearoa August, there has been an increase in cold & flu like symptoms - but that doesn't have to be the status quo! Follow along with Dr Zuzi from our Integrative Health Clinic and Real Wellth as she gives you an in depth guide to all things immunity, with a focus on a preventative approach. #preventativecare #winterwellness #fluseason #prevention #immunity #guthealth #tastenaturenz #dunedinnz

🧠Some brain health wisdom from Tracey to keep you sharp as a tack 📌 Tracey and Francisca (our Naturopaths) can be found between 10am and 2pm weekdays at the dispensary desk. For any general inquiries on all things health and wellbeing, they're the perfect first port of call! zacwhiteside 🎥 #tastenaturennz #tastenaturenaturopaths #naturopath #health #wellbeing

Plastic July may be winding down, but for many of our suppliers like Wild Dispensary the movement is part of the day to day operations all year round! Here's a sneak peak at how they're embracing circular economy principles with their bottle recycling initiative. ♻️ #plasticfreejuly #circulareconomy #reducereuserecycle #wilddispensary #tastenaturenz #dunedinnz

Clean better, live greener! Our plastic-free cleaning range keeps your home spotless while caring for the planet. 🌱 #plasticfreejuly #greenliving #tastenaturenz #dunedinnz

The clock is ticking! Don't miss out on a rare Dunedin visit from Tracey Bennett - The Reckless Foodie for a couple of epic foodie events 🥘 Bookings and full details via the link below or instore 👇 https://therecklessfoodie.com/product/transitioning-to-a-more-plant-based-diet-with-ease-tickets/

Jars are now free at Taste Nature! Please come and bring a jar or use one of ours to help reduce waste ♻️ *please note all jars must be clean and label free* #plasticfreejulyaotearoa #plasticfree #bringajar

👇Some tid-bits on brain health from Francisca 👇 Commensal Bacteria: The bacteria you already have on board. Will produce K, B1, B12, Biotin, Folate , SCFA (Short Chain Fatty Acids) from the foods you are eating so it’s a great idea to look after your gut. B vitamins: Essential to brain health, and we need all of them, as they work synergistically. Quercetin & Vitamin C: Both are antioxidants and also great for brain health. Magnesium Threonate: Crosses the blood-brain barrier - can help with depression, anxiety, symptoms of concussion.

This week we speak with Dr Zuzana about how we can support brain health with a nutritious diet! Here’s a link to one of the studies on eggs: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11161868/ Stay tuned for more videos on brain health herbal remedies and supplements in the following weeks!! #organics #healthylifestyle #collagen #protein #dha #choline #eggs #brainhealth #guthealth #gutandbrainconnection #dunedinnz #dunedin #otago #medicine #organicfood

This Weeks Organic Comfort bowl: Kidney Bean Chilli topped with a Mushroom, TVP, Celeriac & Vegan Cheese Gratin. As always this weeks comfort bowl is fully Vegan, Nut-free and Gluten-free. Only available at Dunedin’s only fully 100% certified Gluten-free celiac friendly Cafe. #organic #comfortfood #dunedinnz #cafedunedin #comfortbowl #celiacfriendly #glutenfree #vegan #nutfree #dunedin

These deceptive wee fruits may look like regular lemons, but they be eaten just like you would an orange! They're a great source of vitamin C, potassium and are pretty darn delicious if you ask us - come try some for yourself 🍋 #lemonade #freshfruitandveg #localproduce #tastenaturenz #dunedinnz

Our Herbal Dispensary is staffed by our Naturopaths and Medical Herbalists who are on hand Monday to Friday from 10 AM until 2 PM to provide health and wellness advice for acute and chronic ailments, and also provide a variety of herbs, herbal tonics and supplements if required to support healing and recovery. We can help you to support all your body’s systems – your Skin, Muscles, Bones, Heart, Circulation, Digestion, Bladder & Kidneys, Nervous, Reproductive, Immune, Thyroid & Adrenals, and Lungs. For personalised help with all things health and wellness, come in and chat to Tracey or Francisca during their dispensary hours 🌱 #naturopathy #medicine #dispensary #herbalmedicine #tastenaturenz #dunedinnz

Winter dryness can have a sneaky effect on your hydration and skin health. Good old-fashioned water is an essential part of the solution. Stay hydrated folks! #winterwellness #hydration #skinhealth #h2o #tastenaturenz #dunedinnz

This weeks comfort bowl is: Leak colcannon w/ jackfruit stew raised cabbage & wholegrain mustard. #comfortfood #dunedinnz #dunedincafe #vegan #vegandunedin #organic #organicnz #comfort #irishstew

Here are some of Francisca's top supplementation tips for a speedy recovery after the onset of some winter ills and chills. Zinc: 25mg twice daily. Quercetin: 300mg three times daily. Vitamin D3: 6000-10,000 IU in 3 separate doses - so that's 2000 - 3300 x 3. Vitamin C: up to 100mg every 3 hours (tolerance dependent). Mushrooms: Chaga/Reishi/Sh*take/Turkey Tail 1/2 - 1 tsp once daily in a hot beverage. The staples: lots of water, raw food, smoothies, that sort of thing - easier on digestion, so your body can concentrate on virus-fighting!

If you're yet to hear about Real Wellth let us clue you in 👇👇 Our very own Dr Zuzana Oravcova-Wheeler and Ilse Erasmus have teamed up to bring their medical doctor and health coach skills into one holistic health offering. As the ethos of Real Wellth is incredibly well aligned with that of Taste Nature, needless to say, we're stoked to have them under the same roof as us! Find out more at: https://www.realwellth.health/

Some Francisca Wisdom on supplements to maintain wellness this winter 👇👇 Prevention is the way to go! Daily - 15-25 mg Zinc. Citrate or Picolinate is best 2000-5000 IU Vitamin D3 Did you know taking Vit D3 daily is more effective than monthly or weekly? If you are thinking K2 as well, your brassicas (cruciferous vegetables) have plenty, have your D3 at the same time. 1000 mg vitamin C 500 mg Quercetin Liposomal is best for maximum absorption. Omegas - fish oils, Flaxseed, Hempseed are good choices Tune in next week for a more cure oriented supplement line up🌀

We have an incredibly comprehensive range of herbs and spices in store that can help maintain your wellness this winter. Come chat to our Naturopaths in the Dispensary if you'd like help with which might best suit you!