Do you have any niggling health issues, which don’t feel quite right? Maybe you’ve seen a doctor but they couldn’t find anything? They probably sent you off for a scan or a blood test, but nothing is showing up and no one can put their finger on what the problem is, so they say there […]
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Ingredients: • 250 g of chicken or turkey breast, cut into think bite-sized pieces • ¼ cup fresh ripe pineapple cut into small cubes, and dusted lightly with dried ginger • ½ cup mixture: broccoli florets, snow peas and onion • 2 to 4 tablespoons of water • 1 teaspoon of slivered almonds • Garlic • Sea salt • Cracked pepper • 1 tablespoon […]
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Want to know the secret to slowing down aging while improving immunity, skin, mood, physical strength and overall health? It all comes back to a potent, magic elixir that our bodies produce. According to Ayurveda, the substance in the body that governs all this, is called ojas (or the most refined by-product of digestion, our […]
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Gastroenterologists traditionally say that the digestion of food, passing through your digestive tract, takes anywhere from 24 to 72 hours. In Ayurveda we place great importance on the subtle digestion as this affects all health, as well as longevity, appearance and mood. The subtle digestion kicks in after the third phase of digestion – when the […]
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Ingredients: • ¼ cup of uncooked quinoa flakes • ¾ cup of unsweetened almond milk • ½ tablespoon of almonds, chopped • ½ cup of fresh berries • A pinch of ground cinnamon to serve Method: 1. Soak quinoa flakes with ¼ cup almond milk overnight in the fridge. This speeds up the cooking time in the morning. 2. Add soaked quinoa flakes […]
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Did you know that food is actually the “medicine” that keeps your body healthy, your skin radiant and boosts your chances of living a long life? So the best thing you can do to improve your health is become your own doctor – and fuel your body with healthy food suited to your particular body […]
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From turmeric lattes and starting the day with warm lemon water, to a love of coconut oil, yoga, meditation, eating light dinners and the importance of gut health, there is a growing interest in Ayurvedic medicine as more and more people look for help beyond their GP’s office. With an increasing number of untreatable, and often […]
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Tiredness, fatigue, weight gain, sleep issues, thyroid issues, decreased libido, digestive issues, lack of mojo, depression, anxiety, eczema and cravings are all signs that your body is in need of a detox. Last week we talked about some of the foods you need to eliminate when doing a detox and we took a closer look at […]
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Ingredients:50g (1/2 cup) ground almonds 900ml vegetable stock 675g broccoli Himalayan salt and black pepper to taste Method: Cut broccoli into small florets and place in saucepan. Add stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for 6 – 7 minutes until tender. Add the ground almonds and blend with a hand held blender stick or food processor until smooth. Add salt and […]
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We are two weeks into January, with two more to go. If getting your body clean and healthy is something you want for 2018, or you have a niggling health concern that needs attention, then our seven-day detox is a good way to get started. It’s more substantial than a one-day cleanse, so it will […]
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