Main Courses, Recipes
I generally use quinoa in soups, stews or oil based sauces, but decided to try it with a tomato base instead. It tasted delicious! It’s quite easy to get used to cooking the same way, or using the same ingredients. It is always a nice change to switch it up a little! Tomato Based Quinoa...
Articles, Nutrition
As a reminder, our liver is one of the most important organs in our body. It performs over 500 functions in the body, particularly dealing with toxicity in the body. The kinder that we can be to our livers, the better! Here are some little tips to support the liver: Eliminate poor quality fats and oils Eat...
Main Courses, Recipes
Red lentils are the mildest in flavour, compared to green and brown lentils. They are excellent to have in both hot and cold dishes, and are a good source of cholesterol-lowering fibre. Not only do lentils help lower cholesterol, they also help to stabilize blood sugar. They have a high fibre content which prevents blood...
Main Courses, Recipes
When I’ve been working all day and can’t find time to cook, one of my favourite meals is fresh pasta. My local store makes ravioli that is incredible! It is stuffed with a variety of things – sweet potato, portabello mushrooms, roasted red peppers and many more options. Due to its freshness, it only needs...
Dressings and Sauces, Recipes, Salads
During the warm summer months, our body usually craves cooling foods. These foods are generally eaten raw and include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Today I made a salad with lots of summer vegetables. Here’s a fairly accurate version of the recipe. Add more or less of what you have or don’t have in the...
Articles, Mindfulness
This photo was taken at a beach side lounge in the Canary Islands. As soon as I saw it, I thought…bliss! Although most of us don’t have this view from our bedroom, it’s a nice idea to live our lives with images that please us. A great way to do this is to create a...
Articles, Nutrition
Regardless of age, it’s a common problem to suffer from acne. It can be an ongoing problem or it can come and go. Contrary to what conventional medicine may say, diet is related to skin problems. Sticking to a healthy diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables will start to address issues with acne. ...
Main Courses, Recipes
This is a very simple dish, but great to make when you don’t have many veggies left in your fridge. All you need are a few spices, chickpeas, sweet potatoes and onions. Depending on how much you have, you can make a big batch and save it for later. You could also add it to...
Articles, Nutrition
From a young age, we always hear “Make sure to chew your food properly”. Our parents usually say this so that we don’t choke. As we start to age, we’re left to do what we want and most of us end up eating too quickly. One of the best ways to improve your digestive system...
Articles, Nutrition
1) The first sign of increased health during detoxification can actually be feeling worse.This occurs because toxins are coming out and can be referred to as a cleansing crisis. It usually exists for no more than 7-10 days. The body makes mucous to protect the toxins, therefore preventing them from going into the rest of the body. When detoxing occurs, mucous breaks...
