So I think that we are all aware that scoffing potato chips on a daily basis is not an ideal health- promoting behaviour. Yes they may fill our craving for fat and salt, but they are basically empty calories, with everything beneficial found in the humble potato fried out of them at high heat and in … [Read more...] about My Perfect Potato Chip Replacement: Kale Chips!
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The Good, The Bad and the Ugly- just why are microbes so important for our health?
Nearly 100 trillion bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms compose our body's microflora, and advancing science has made it quite clear that these organisms play a major role in our health, both mental and physical. We are made up of 10 trillion human cells and the aforementioned 100 … [Read more...] about The Good, The Bad and the Ugly- just why are microbes so important for our health?
My Easy Peasy Stress Relieving Breath Technique
The breath is one of the most useful tools we have to settle our mind and relieve stress. This advanced breathing technique is really quite simple and accessible to anyone, anywhere, any time. Most of us do not breathe deeply enough and stay in a stressed, fast, shallow breathing pattern all … [Read more...] about My Easy Peasy Stress Relieving Breath Technique
Beetroot Beauty Raw Soup
Are you looking for an alternative for hot soup now that Spring has arrived? Or are you looking for a delicious and different way to get those all important veggies and fibre into your diet? Then raw soups are what you have been looking for! Raw soups are a great way to add a fantastic variety … [Read more...] about Beetroot Beauty Raw Soup
My Black Beauty Detox Drink
Today I want to let you know about one of my favourite little Detox secrets: activated charcoal. Activated charcoal has amazing health benefits such as naturally whitening teeth, alleviating gas, bloating and discomfort, cleansing the digestive system by removing toxins, preventing … [Read more...] about My Black Beauty Detox Drink
A Decadent Chocolate Fudge Recipe…And Is Chocolate Healthy?
So can chocolate really be considered a healthy food? Well if you are eating a homemade chocolate bar made of cacao powder and not a commercially produced chocolate bar made of cocoa powder then YES! This deliciously decadent chocolate fudge recipe made with cacao is so quick and easy to make and … [Read more...] about A Decadent Chocolate Fudge Recipe…And Is Chocolate Healthy?