Seeds sprouting, flowers blooming, baby animals and warm sunshine … SPRING IS ALMOST HERE! We are finally saying goodbye to chilly mornings and layers of clothing … and welcoming beautiful Spring. Winter was all about conserving energy and reducing activity, Spring on the other hand is a time of renewal and regeneration. It’s the perfect … Continue reading
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
These spiced eggplant & quinoa rolls are delicious! Ingredients ½ cup of washed quinoa 1 cup of water (to cook the quinoa in) 2 tbsp rice bran oil 1 small onion diced 1 tsp garam masala ¼ tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger Pinch of hot chili powder (or more if you like spicy … 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
The name says it all really – fresh chicken soup in 10 mins! Can’t complain with that… Check out our post here about why Chicken Soup is so good for you. Serves 4 Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 10 cloves garlic, smashed (approx 1 whole bulb) 2 tablespoon finely grated ginger 1 tablespoon fresh grated … Continue reading
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