Individual and appropriate diet, lifestyle and environmental choices are the mantra for good health and consequently a trim body. So what has gone so wrong? The food industry’s promotion of highly refined grains (relatively low production cost with high profit margins) and low-fat diets over the last 20 years has led to the emergence of … Continue reading
Part two in the reasons for unsuccessful weight management. Poor Alice she looks very stressed !! I think we have probably all had those days when we feel lousy and head straight for the comfort of our favourite foods. The unfortunate thing is these comfort foods are doing you and your stress levels absolutely no … Continue reading
Ingredients 1½ tablespoon raw coconut palm sugar 2 egg whites 1 cup + 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, unsweetened 2 tablespoons almond flour pinch of salt ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ tablespoon orange zest 1 teaspoon orange juice Instructions In a double boiler over medium heat, whisk the coconut palm sugar with the egg whites until … Continue reading
Part one in the reasons for unsuccessful weight management. Even Alice is shocked at this one! The thyroid gland is the largest of several glands in your endocrine system. It sits below your voice box wrapped around your trachea. One of the jobs of the thyroid hormone is to convert iodine from your diet into … Continue reading
For some of us winter is just that time of year we have to get through before we can enjoy spring and summer. The days are short and cold and everyone seems to have a sniffle. But luckily for us there are many nutritional foods to help beat the winter blues and help kick start … Continue reading
Hi, One of the issues I have had with my diet was that I would eat an excessive amount of junk food at night. I’ve never been a huge sweet eater… meaning I could not sit and eat a whole block of chocolate or a whole packet of biscuits like some friends of mine. I … Continue reading
(a traditional French Chicken Fricasse) 8 medium chicken thighs, bone-in & skin-on 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 3 teaspoons Himalayan/sea salt, divided 2 teaspoons pepper, divided 1 medium onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 large celery stalks, diced 1 pint baby bella mushrooms, quartered 3 cloves garlic, diced 1/2 cup … Continue reading
Sometimes the simple salads are the best… Ingredients (serves 2) 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 1 lemon, juiced 2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pear, thinly sliced baby spinach or rocket leaves macadamia nuts, roughly chopped Method: 1. Add fennel, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl. Toss to combine and refrigerate for a … Continue reading
We were lucky enough to try these raw lemon bars from Rawtarian today. Thanks Karen Wright for making us these delicious snacks! Ingredients 1 cup almonds 1 1/2 cups soft dates 1 vanilla bean or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Zest from one organic lemon (do not omit this, it’s what gives it the … Continue reading
Crust ingredients: 1 cup cashews 1 cup dried, unsweetened coconut 1/2 cup dates 1/4 teaspoon sea salt Apple pie ingredients: 3 (2+1) medium apples 1 cup dates 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Method: Place all crust ingredients in the food processor. Process until the mixture sticks together and the … Continue reading