12 Easy Ayurvedic Practices Which Will Transform Your Health
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...
The big one: a 28-day re-set and the transformation you can expect
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...
Broccoli & Almond Soup
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...
Chinese Stir-fry
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...
Baked Fish with Slivered Almonds
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...
Five Reasons You Should Be Eating More Turmeric
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...
Frankenfoods: How Fast, Fake and Processed Foods Are Killing Us
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...
There’s a ‘Second Brain’ in Your Gut – and It’s Smarter Than You Think
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...
Sauteéd thai lime chicken with sesame stir-fry
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...
Why Meditation Needs To Be Part Of Your Health Regime
Meditation isn’t something practiced by a minority or the fringes of society anymore. It seem everyone in Hollywood and Silicon Valley is into it now, from Katy Perry and Madonna to Hugh Jackman, Clint Eastwood and LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner. More and more people are...