a life in balance
Our current society is set up to make health and vitality something hard to achieve – long working hours, lack of quality free time, high levels of stress, toxins, sugar and processed foods. But what if instead of getting tireder, sicker and fatter each year, you chose to walk the path of wellness? – getting […]
What a delicious combination! Avocado and hemp seeds give you a perfect balance of healthy fats and an abundance of plant chemicals to make you feel great. Serve this with whatever you like: sourdough, pumpernickel, keto bread, or as a topping for fish or veg dishes, as a chunky dip, or my favourite way, eat […]
Green tea is a powerful source of antioxidants to protect cellular function, boost immunity and encourage healthy ageing. Combined with wheatgrass and maca, this juice will give you a boost from the inside out. Ingredients 300ml green tea Juice 1/2 lemon 1 tsp pea protein powder 1 tsp wheatgrass powder 1 tsp maca powder Ice […]
The keto diet is currently receiving a lot of attention in medical and nutritional circles. You may have heard of the term ketogenic diet, or the words ketone bodies, but you’re not sure exactly what they are. What does it mean to be ketogenic and what does it take to get into nutritional ketosis? Keto in a nutshell A ketogenic […]
Most cosmetics and body care products contain endocrine disrupting ingredients, an array of synthetic chemicals, perfumes and preservatives – all of which have been proven to be toxic to our bodies and even carcinogenic. I go back to my biology books. ONE OF THE SKIN’S MAJOR FUNCTIONS IS ABSORPTION. Yes, that’s right. Whatever you put […]
Simple, delicious and packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre, antioxidants and phytochemicals to boost your immune system, this soup is a winner. Turmeric, onion and ginger are anti-inflammatory and can be useful if you are suffering from hay fever. Pumpkin is packed with betacarotene and red peppers and lemons are loaded with vitamin C. At the […]
I want to talk about the emotions behind our food and drink choices. What drives us to eat the things we eat? Why do we get addicted to food or drink? What emotions are we trying to deal with as we reach for a comforting glass of wine or a soothing sugary snack? Are our […]
Detoxing is getting a lot of press these days. With the increasing presence of additives, intensive farming and unnatural modifications being made to our food, including the toxins we ingest and are surrounded by (sugar, transfats, alcohol, smoke, pollution, etc.), it’s no wonder detoxing is so popular. Many people turn to cleanses to give their […]
Who said sweet treats had to be bad for you? Enter a new paradigm of healthy sweet foods. Step aside dirty, processed desserts. Make way for nutritious, decadent sweet delights. Chocolate and raspberries are a match made in heaven and the delicate rosewater takes the flavour to a whole new level – up to heaven! […]
Packed full of healthy ingredients, this bread is a far cry from the processed breads you might be trying to avoid. You can make up a few batches, slice them and freeze them for whenever you need to pull a few pieces out for a meal. Think avocado toast, hummus dipping, dunked into soup or […]