CHICKEN 4 Chicken thighs 1 Heaped tsp Chinese five spice 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 1 Fresh red chilli LAKSA 1 Chicken stock cube Neck end of 1 butternut pumpkin grated 2 Garlic cloves 5cm piece of ginger 1 Fresh red chilli 1 tsp turmeric 1/2 Bunch spring onions 1 Heaped tsp [...]
This spring everyone is getting their bodies beach ready so I thought it was a good opportunity to discuss with all of you the diet questions many people ask me. ‘What is the best diet?’ is like asking how long is a piece of string. Everybody is different and will respond differently, however, there are [...]
Serves: 4 time it takes: 10 minutes Ingredients: 10 cloves garlic, smashed (approx 1 whole bulb) 2 tablespoon finely grated ginger 1 tablespoon fresh grated turmeric 1 litre (35 1/4 fl oz) chicken or vegetable stock 1 litre (35 1/4 fl oz) water 500 g (17 1/2 oz) organic chicken breast, cut into chunks 2 [...]
Ever growing in our modern lifestyle is time spent staring at screens. “Screen time” is defined as any time spent looking at a computer screen, television, game console or phone. If we break it down, for example an office worker can spend anywhere up to 9 hours a day sitting at a computer. Then only [...]
We all need time to wind down from our day. There is nothing wrong with watching an episode of our favorite show but it is easy for that activity to consume an entire evening. It is Important to find other ways to entertain ourselves and our families to decrease the amount of time spent blankly [...]
1/2 cup white quinoa rinsed 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup almond or normal milk 1 medium red apple grated 1/3 cup plain yoghurt 1 tbsp. raw honey 1 medium mango sliced or a handful of mixed berries 1 tbsp. goji berries 2 tbsp. pistachios roasted and chopped coarsely Combine quinoa and the water in [...]
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 [...]
Why is it that when we begin exercising it seems like such a chore, but once it is part of routine it becomes so addictive? Here are some tips to plan exercise into your day: 1) Make it a priority - if you want to feel better, look good, increase energy levels and boost endorphins [...]
Soft Drinks, nothing soft about them! Soft Drink timing when it hits your system: 10 minutes: 10 teaspoons of sugar hits your system. This equates to 100% of your recommended daily intake. 20 minutes: Sugar spike. The liver metabolises sugar into fat. 40 minutes: Caffeine absorption complete 45 minutes: Serotonin production increases making you feel [...]
Vitamin D Did you know Vitamin D is not only important for your bone strength but also for your whole body function? It is tricky to get the required amount due to the Cancer Council suggesting no one should enter the sun without any UV protection, while the Vitamin D experts suggest that everyone should [...]
