Boonah Natural Health

15/10/2026

Dear Community,
We are closing early at 4.15pm this afternoon.
Blessings

14/10/2026

Great healing recipe for entree, lunch or a light dinner, or snack

14/10/2026

Arriving Friday arvo for saturday...We have finally done our order for Australian organic and chemical free pantry lines/nuts/seeds/flours etc as we move toward food as medicine more and more. I am seeing first hand the power of pure nutrient rich foods with no chemicals in patients health.

14/10/2026

Australia’s only locally grown “naked” pumpkin seeds — a deep green, hull-less seed variety traditionally grown in Central Europe. These premium raw seeds are grown by Pepo Farms in Victoria’s Ovens Valley. The seeds are unroasted, untreated, and minimally processed, retaining their delicate nutty flavour and high nutritional value.

About the Producer
Pepo Farms is a small grower and processor located in Victoria. They are the only farm in Australia cultivating the Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca variety — a special pumpkin that produces seeds without a hard outer shell. Everything from growing to harvesting and processing is done on-site, including small-batch cold-pressing, roasting, and milling.

ARRIVING SATURDAY: Australian grown pantry lines!!!
This is an example of the pumpkin seeds we are sourcing!!

What Makes These Pumpkin Seeds Special
Grown in Australia — traceable, chemical-free production
Styrian “naked” variety — no hard outer hull to remove
Raw and unprocessed — no roasting, flavourings or coatings
Naturally high in protein, iron, magnesium, zinc, and healthy fats
Excellent alternative to imported, mass-produced pepitas
Culinary Uses
Add to trail mix, granola, or muesli
Sprinkle on soups, salads, roasted vegetables
Blend into smoothies, seed butters, or dips
Fold into bread dough, crackers, or energy bars
Lightly toast for extra flavour before serving
Why We Love It
Grown and packed in Victoria
Distinctive dark green seed with a mild, creamy flavour
Retains skin and germ — offering full-spectrum nutrition
No bleaching, polishing or artificial treatment
Supports Australia’s only pumpkin seed grower and processor
Storage Advice
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. Refrigerate after opening for maximum freshness and shelf life.

FAQs
What makes these pumpkin seeds different from regular pepitas?
These are from a unique pumpkin variety with naturally hull-less seeds with a high oil content. Most commercial pepitas come from pumpkins where the hull must be mechanically removed. These require no shelling and offer a softer texture and more flavour.

Are the pumpkin seeds raw?
Yes — these seeds are not roasted or treated with heat. They can be eaten raw or lightly toasted.

14/10/2026

We are so excited to partner with Sovereign Foods for Australian grown, organic and chemical free whole foods, they are a Brisbane-based social enterprise building a better food system—one that’s local, transparent, and grounded in ecological and community wellbeing. They work directly with Australian farmers ONLY to bring you organically grown, minimally processed pantry staples that honour the soil they came from and the people who grew them. By request we have stocked organic pumpkin seeds only to hear that people want them grown in Australia, this is why we are working with them as they have an incredible range, of organic and chemical free all all lines imaginable. If you want to check out their range, we will be selling all lines for the RRP advised by https://sovereignfoods.com.au/
We are doing our big first order now, if you want anything please reach out so we can order for you. I am getting myself some chemical free almond flour for my biscuits I love to make, so excited !!

Sovereign Foods offers 100% Australian grown pantry produce and bulk foods. Supplier of ethical staples, including pulse, grains, oils, and vinegars.

14/10/2026

Natural GLP-1 boosters, found in nature, are, requested by our community, interestingly these are the foods and herbs I put my patients on to support lowering cholesterol and they often will loose weight without trying, by increasing their food portions, why, because it speeds up metabolism if it is the right combinations of foods and antioxidants.. if anyone has experienced this, please comment below: :

Natural GLP-1 Boosters & Agonists (Plant Compounds)

• Berberine: A plant-based compound from Berberis plants that promotes GLP-1 secretion and improves blood sugar control. It needs to be paired with St Mary's Thistle at the same time if you want it to cross from gut to blood stream. If you want it to work primarily in stomach and digestive system, take it on its own.
• Curcumin: The active compound in turmeric that has been shown in animal and small human studies to increase GLP-1 release and aid glycemic control.
• Ginseng (Panax ginseng): Contains ginsenosides that help stimulate GLP-1 release and support metabolic health.
• Wild Bitter Melon : Plant extracts shown in preliminary studies to enhance GLP-1 levels and improve metabolic markers. It reduces appetite and helps with metabolism.
•Coleus: anti-syndrome x, metabolic syndrome, raised blood sugar, and cholesterol, amazing for weight loss.
• Cinnamon & Resveratrol: Herbal and polyphenol constituents that influence GLP-1 expression and receptor pathways.
*Fenugreek and feverfew.

08/10/2026

Dear Community,
We are closing at 1pm this afternoon. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We will re-open Saturday from 9am-12pm. Wishing you a lovey weekend

07/10/2026

Big fish vs little fish

07/10/2026

06/10/2026

I’ll be checking out this seminar today and will report back. Did you know there are natural compounds that acts as natural GLP 1 antagonists aka ozempic … tbc …

Hops and Feverfew have traditionally been used as bitter digestive herbs, but emerging research is revealing further relevance to appetite regulation and metabolic health.

In this episode, Averil Bates explores how bitter constituents from Hops and Feverfew may activate T2R receptors within the gastrointestinal tract, influencing the release of satiety-related hormones including GLP-1, PYY and CCK, as well as gastric motility and gut–brain signalling. The episode examines mechanistic research and human data investigating appetite, food intake, cravings and body composition, alongside the importance of extraction method in determining the constituent profile of Hops extracts.

Watch online at practitioner.integria.com/events/hops-and-feverfew-exploring-t2r-activation-and-appetite-regulation. Practitioner access only.