Now we are on the tail end of Winter, I thought I would lift your Spring-spirits with this refreshing recipe! This is a raw soup, so it’s served cold. However if it’s still a little chilly to be eating cold soup, feel free to heat it up to keep your insides warm! Serves 2 Ingredients … Continue reading
Serves 1 – 1 pear, cut into pieces (discard the core) – 200mL milk of your choice (almond milk or Coconut Quench are great options) – a big handful of spinach – a handful of oats – 1 tablespoon of almond butter – 1/2 a teaspoon of vanilla extract Place all ingredients in a blender and … Continue reading
Ingredients 1 cup puffed brown rice (for a grain free alternative use puffed quinoa, amaranth or millet) 1/2 cup melted coconut oil 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/3 cup nut butter (tahini can be used for a nut-free alternative) 1/4 cup cacao powder 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of Celtic sea salt Flavor alternatives: – … Continue reading
Serves 2-3 This Fragrant Noodle Bowl is a great winter recipe to help boost the immune system and support the body when recovering from colds or the flu. The chicken bones boost the mineral content of the broth, and the chicken meat increases protein. For a vegetarian option – leave out the chicken. Add generous … Continue reading
This Pear, Cinnamon & Vanilla Chia Seed Porridge makes for a lovely way to start your day. Serves 1 2 small beurre bosc pears, cut into small chunks with the skin 1 tablespoon rasins 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract 1/4 cup (60ml /2 fl oz) water 1/2 cup milk … Continue reading
This Sweet Potato & Red Cabbage Tikki recipe is the perfect side dish to increase your vegetable servings, or to have as a healthy snack throughout the day. With Indian inspired herbs and spices, this is a tasty accompaniment to add a boost of flavour to your meals. Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, halved, boiled … Continue reading
What is your AMY 1 Gene? AMY1 is a gene that produces the enzyme amylase. What is Amylase? Amylase is found in our saliva and plays a major role in the digestion of starch, which is a carbohydrate found in grains, legumes, fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Amylase begins the process of carbohydrate metabolism in … Continue reading
There’s no cure for the common cold. But if you’re sick, chicken soup may help you feel better. Researchers say that chicken soup acts as an anti-inflammatory and temporarily speeds up the movement of mucus through the nose. This relieves congestion and limits the amount of time viruses are in contact with the lining of … Continue reading
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How many of you consciously think of what foods are in season, or where your food comes from when grocery shopping? We live in a country that is abundant in food. We have the option to purchase almost any food we desire – at any time of the year. With time and lifestyle constraints often … Continue reading