How to encourage your body to produce the magic elixir of good health
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...
Berry & Quinoa Flake Porridge
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...
Here is Why You Really Are What You Eat
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...
12 Easy Ayurvedic Practices Which Will Transform Your Health
Weight loss is a pretty common goal amongst most of the population, but usually excess weight is symptomatic that there are other issues that need to be addressed as well. When Rebecca took part in our recent 28-Day Detox program, weight loss was certainly one of her...
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...
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...