We’ve all heard the saying ‘you are what you eat’. Diet directly impacts on the aging process, either through prevention or acceleration. Poor dietary choices will increase inflammation and oxidation within the body – the two key factors in age-related disease. What you eat on a daily basis has the potential to prevent or accelerate … Continue reading
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 cans of organic full fat coconut milk 1 banana, frozen 4 large dates, pitted (sugar free option, add stevia instead) ice cubes 1-2 tsp. vanilla extract dash of cinnamon, optional pinch of sea salt Instructions Chill the full fat coconut milk cans overnight. Take the coconut milk cans out of the … Continue reading
Serves 4 Ingredients 3 cups Cauliflower, Shredded ½ cups Carrots, Finely Diced ⅓ cups Red Pepper, Finely Diced 4 Tablespoons Basil, Chopped 4 Tablespoons Parsley, Chopped 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 3 Tablespoons Sundried Tomato, Finely Diced 2 Tablespoons Kalamata Olives, Finely Diced 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 1 Tablespoon Capers, Minced 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest ½ teaspoons Salt ⅛ teaspoons Pepper Directions Combine all the ingredients in a large … Continue reading
The lower your income is, the more difficult it seems to be particular about what you feed your family. This probably isn’t an earth-shattering revelation to anyone, but if you feel like experimenting, try to buy a week’s worth of healthy food for a family on a budget of, say, $100. Food manufacturers that target … Continue reading
Ingredients: 1.5 Tbsp. cold-pressed olive oil 1.5 Tbsp. lemon juice + zest 1 Tbsp. sweetener (raw honey or maple syrup) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground cumin pinch cayenne, if desired 2 tsp. rosewater (optional, but delicious) 1 tsp. sea salt (to taste) 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 red cabbage … Continue reading
I have decided to highlight 4 of the main mistakes people make when they are trying to lose weight. It’s no wonder we get lost in the diet maze and end up taking pathways that lead to nowhere when we are surrounded with SO much hype, conflicting information, and retail pressure. The shelves are lined … Continue reading
This recipe is so quick and easy to make! It’s a fantastic option for a healthy snack – keep them on hand throughout the day instead of reaching for a packet of chips. They also make great nibbles when you have guests over, they are a healthier version of those nasty supermarket prepackaged products. … Continue reading
We don’t need extreme detoxifying regimes to cleanse our insides. The body does a magnificent job of ridding itself of wastes on its own. Forcing the cleansing process not only puts the body under extreme shock and pressure, it can also cause severe damage – leaving you feeling worse than when you started. Concoctions of … Continue reading
Part five in the reasons for unsuccessful weight management. The White rabbit knows how it feels to be pushed for time!!! For many people weight management is difficult because they are trying to juggle so many separate parts in their very busy lives. From personal experience I know how busy life can get and I … Continue reading
Serves 2-3 Ingredients: 3 large leeks 1 cup vegetable stock 1 cup chickpeas ½ cup crumbled goat feta Dressing: 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. liquid honey juice and zest of one lemon pinch of sea salt + pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small bunch fresh dill Directions: 1. Slice off … Continue reading