Articles, Nutrition
The topic of probiotics is not a new issue. Although we are now hearing more about probiotics, the concept has been around for thousands of years. Traditional diets have used fermented foods as far back as we can see. There is evidence that people were fermenting drinks in Babylon as far back as 5000 BC, and in Egypt and Mexico around...
Main Courses, Recipes
Rather than the usual staples such as bread, milk, flour and sugar, start to switch up your staple foods. Quinoa, brown rice and lentils are all excellent choices. They can quickly become the base of your meal, so that all you have to do is ensure that you’ve got lots of vegetables on hand. Coconut oil...
Breakfast, Recipes, Snacks
Smoothies are a great breakfast option. They are also good for mid-afternoon snacks. Rather than follow recipes, the best way to start making smoothies is to gather some ingredients in your cupboard or fridge. Spread them on a board and get your blender out. It’s always nice to have fruit as a base. You can...
Articles, Nutrition
Yesterday my blog post listed 5 tips that encourage weight loss. I seem to get a lot of responses through email when I write about weight loss so I decided to add 5 more tips. If you want to ask a question or leave a comment, please add it in the comment section below so that it...
Articles, Nutrition
1) Include a power salad as part of your daily diet. Whether it’s for lunch, dinner or a snack, introduce high nutrient salads to your daily diet. Include dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds, chicken or fish, and an array of colourful vegetables. The protein is excellent for weight loss, rather than having a carbohydrate rich meal. Make your own...
Articles, Nutrition
Pasta can be a great choice for your meals. Like many dishes, it’s possible to eat healthy and unhealthy versions of pasta. If you use a lot of butter, cheese and meat, this can slow down the body’s digestive system. Bloating, gas and indigestion can occur if we’re eating a lot of heavy meals. If...
Articles, Mindfulness
The thoughts about ourselves which run through our mind start to become our life’s intentions. Without judgement, become the observer of your thoughts and begin to look for repetitive patterns. The thoughts will soon start to lose their power if you don’t give them energy. A good way to practice is to be “fully there”...
Dressings and Sauces, Recipes, Salads
During the summer months, it’s a great idea to eat lots of power salads. Power salads are simply salads that have lots of nutrients, fibre, protein and vitamins in them. I was on an airplane yesterday and the “salad” was barely a salad. It had a few shreds of iceberg lettuce (which contains mostly water),...
Articles, Nutrition
Spirulina is a highly nutritious algae that has a long list of benefits. It contains a large amount of antioxidants, vitamins, essential amino acids and protein. While boosting the body’s immune system cells, it helps to keep your body strong and healthy. The phytochemical contents of spirulina are found to curb the damaging effects of free...
Main Courses, Recipes
Back to the recipes after a few weeks of holidays! For those Canadian readers out there, the title might throw you off – courgette is the same thing as zucchini. I’ve made this dish a few times before and it’s tasty! This time I made it with millet but I prefer the original quinoa version....
