It is estimated that 80% of your immune system is located in your gut. Probiotics play a crucial role in the development and operation of the mucosal immune system in your digestive tract, and aid in the production of antibodies. Probiotics, vitamin K2 and B vitamins are found in many fermented foods. Fermented foods are [...]
1 cup sunflower seeds ½ cup flax seeds ½ cup hazelnuts or almonds (I use almonds) 1 ½ cups quinoa flakes or rolled oats (I use quinoa for GF) 2 Tbsp. chia seeds 4 Tbsp. psyllium seed husks (3 Tbsp. if using powder) 1 tsp. fine grain sea salt (add ½ tsp. if using coarse [...]
1 1/2 cups (175 g / 6 oz) organic rolled oats (see notes) 1/2 cup (40 g / 1 1/2 oz) organic desiccated or flaked coconut 1/2 cup (60 g / 2 1/4 oz) flaked or chopped almonds 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg – just a hint…. The [...]
As we are approaching the end of the year, it is a great time to brainstorm the many positive outcomes that we are thankful for. You may be thankful for a healthy year, for new friends in your life, or for re-connecting with some old ones, having the ability to spend time with your family. [...]
300 g (101/2 oz/3 cups) almond meal 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder 4 organic or free range eggs 1/4 cup macadamia nut oil 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon 2 tablespoons honey 1 grated red apple 200 g fresh or frozen Blueberries Preheat the oven to 170°C Combine the almond meal and baking powder in a large [...]
1 leek, washed and finely sliced 1 stick celery finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger 1 teaspoon fresh grated turmeric or 1/2 teaspoon dry 600 g Carrot, thinly sliced 300 ml almond milk or just extra vegetable stock 1 litre (4 cups)Vegetable stock 1 onion or 2 shallots, chopped finely Pinch of sea salt [...]
10 TIPS FOR A BETTER DIET 1. Avoid artificial sweeteners 2. Eat a varied diet of fresh, organic, whole foods that are as close to their natural state as possible 3. Eat raw foods - the more you cook your food, the lower the levels of vitamins that remain in them 4. Drink pure filtered water - at least [...]
“Pink Risotto” I love fresh beetroot from the garden. This great vegetable contains potassium, magnesium, iron, Vitamin A, B6, C, folic acid and powerful anti-oxidants. One of my favourite recipes is “pink risotto”. This recipe will feed approx. 4. 1) Fry off 1 diced onion and 2 garlic cloves in some olive oil. 2) Add [...]
Superfoods help to eliminate free radicals. Your body finds it difficult to eliminate these free radicals when Your diet is high in processed foods You don't get enough sleep You have no regular exercise You have increased stress Powerful antioxidants can help. Herbs and spices have 42 times more antioxidants than apples, 30 times [...]
With the cold and flu season in full swing, what can you do to boost your immunity? There are many properties in the foods we eat and supplements which can help if you start to feel a little under the weather. Probiotics- a large proportion of your immunity is attributed to your gut. If [...]
