Serves 4 as a main dish Ingredients:2 tblspn safflower or rice bran oil 1 tbs of Ginger minced ¾ cup of green beans halved ¾ cup of carrots in long thin slices ¾ cup of broccoli ¾ cup of cauliflower ¾ cup of zucchini in long thin slices 3 tbs tamari sauce 1 tbs of sesame seeds 1tsp of Himalayan salt 1 tsp black pepper Method: 1. […]
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With a constantly revolving list of fad diets capturing the attention of those hoping to win their battle with the bulge, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype – because that’s all many of these diets are, a lot of hype. You’ve probably heard of eating raw, juice cleanses, the South Beach diet, Ketogenic […]
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There are two more days left until we say goodbye to 2017. How has this year been for you? Has it been the best year of your life? Whether it’s been a winning year, or not quite, I want you to stop for one moment and take a minute to think about everything you have, everything […]
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Ingredients • 1 piece of white fish • ¾ cup vegetable mix – green beans, broccoli florets, zucchini • ¼ cup onions, thinly sliced • 1/3 cup home-made or organic vegetable stock • ½ tablespoon fresh chopped parsley • ½ small clove garlic, crushed • ½ teaspoon of almonds, slivered • Pinch of chopped marjoram • Olive oil • Sea salt to taste Vinaigrette • […]
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From turmeric lattes to turmeric facials – the super spice which has been used in Ayurveda for 5000 years is now becoming recognised for its potent healing powers across the western world. Turmeric, or Curcuma longa, is the most well-known, widely researched and commonly used Ayurvedic spice in the world because of the enormous health benefits […]
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Processed foods aren’t just microwave meals, McDonalds burgers, packets of chips or soft drinks – these are definitely among the worst – but engineered food products are increasingly becoming part of our Western diets. The food industry also uses advertising and promotions to “normalise” the consumption of highly-processed foods and drinks, and its powerful lobbyists have […]
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Ingredients: • 1 kg beetroot, peeled and grated • 1 kg Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and grated • 2 medium Spanish onions, finely diced • 1½ cups apple cider vinegar • 1½ cups rapadura sugar • 2 star anise • 1 cinnamon stick • 2 tsps fennel seeds • 2 organic oranges, juice and zest Method: Place all the ingredients in a large heavy […]
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It’s difficult to be healthy without a healthy gut – it’s that simple. The health of your gastrointestinal system is going to impact overall well-being. The gut is responsible for how your digestive and immune systems work as good bacteria in your stomach affects everything from your body’s vitamin and mineral absorbency to hormone regulation, digestion, […]
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When you make a call on a decision – or choose to “go with your gut” – it’s likely you’re getting signals from your second brain – the one that’s hidden in the digestive system. The gut does more than just break down food, absorb nutrients and expel waste. It’s a mass of neural […]
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A basic sauteé that can incorporate any detox-friendly meat, tofu or seafood Ingredients: • 180 g chicken (or seafood or tofu) • 1 tablespoon sesame oil • 1 cup bean sprouts • 1 clove garlic • 1 teaspoon minced ginger • ½ cup snow peas • ½ cup sliced red capsicum • ¼ cup slivered almonds • 1 tablespoon lemon/lime juice • 1 tablespoon organic […]
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