Umeboshi Fruit, Harvesting and Preparation Umeboshi is a species of fruit-bearing tree sharing the same family roots with cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, and almonds. Umeboshi which is often called a “plum” is actually a cross between an apricot and plum. Traditionally made by harvesting ume fruit when it ripens around June, young umeboshi are packed […]
The recipe has been written by @charissa_and_co_wellness. Ingredients: 1 Cup Peas frozen 1 Cup fresh coconut water 2 Handfuls of cleaned spinach 3 Freshly cleaned Strawberries 1 Serving of Nuzest Clean Lean Protein Strawberry or Vanilla 1 Tablespoon of Cacao nibs Instructions: Blend all the above ingredients together for 3mins or until […]
The recipe has been written by @charissa_and_co_wellness. Ingredients: 6 Large Medjool dates 2 Tablespoons of Tahini Paste 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract 1-2 Teaspoons of Coconut Oil 2 Teaspoons of Chocolate/Vanilla protein from Nuzest Clean Lean 1/3 Ripe Banana smashed Dash of almond milk / oat milk/ macadamia nut milk ** until smooth paste is […]
The recipe has been written by @charissa_and_co_wellness. Ingredients: 6 Large Medjool dates 2 Tablespoons of Tahini Paste 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract 1-2 Teaspoons of Coconut Oil 2 Teaspoons of Chocolate/Vanilla protein from Nuzest Clean Lean 1/3 Ripe Banana smashed Dash of almond milk / oat milk/ macadamia nut milk ** until smooth paste is […]
By Punam Chopra, Founder of SpiceBox Organics Tempeh is an indigenous fermented soya bean product that predates to (last I checked) the 17th century. A variety of fermented foods exist today like, pickles, krauts, cheese, apple cider, and soya beans that are prevalent among many cultures and have different forms of fermentation. In India, many […]
By Heidi Spurrell Pulses are not just great for your health, but are absolutely brilliant for soil fertility and biodiversity. It’s a win-win! While pulses are the mainstay of many national dishes; think dahl, falafel, refried beans, even baked beans, to name a few, chefs around the globe are finding new and creative ways to […]
These taste as good as they look! Ingredients: 1 block organic moong bean tempeh/soya bean tempeh (thawed) 1 clove garlic – grated 1 shallot 1 green or red chilli chopped fine 2 tbs fresh coriander, mint, or kafir lime leaves 1 tsp – coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder Himalayan pink salt (to taste) […]
Sprouts As Snacks My relationship with sprouts started in my childhood. Lentils and Beans have been a part of my life since I can remember. My favorite being the yellow mung and the red (masoor) lentils. Historically, Indians have been consuming lentils and beans for centuries. Predominantly a vegetarian population, the protein element in beans, […]
We dress up, look great and go out to enjoy a meal. But, within an hour we feel gassy and bloated. We wish we were back at home, cosy in bed in grandma style pyjamas. I’m sure this has happened to all of us before. Fear not! Ayurveda has a natural remedy. Drinking this healing […]
This delicious Gajar Ka Halva recipe stems from my childhood days and one desert allowed to consme in loadfuls because of the way it was made. Of course milk was used — and nuts — but it was not heavy, with minimal sugar. The sweetness of carrot and milk was enough to satisfy my sweet […]
This Ayurvedic almond blend is an excellent tonic when you feel exhausted and looking for a drink to perk you up. It boosts energy, vitality and digestion. And I especially recommend it to clients after their period, after sex to rebuild fluids and when trying to conceive as it nourishes the reproductive organs. Ingredients: Two […]
Do you feel exhausted, irritable, or experience cramps before or during your period? During our cycle, the body goes through lots of changes; its purpose is to eliminate toxins and prepare the body for conception. Implementing these Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle tips will support the purification process and nourish the body, which can make your […]
Short on time or don’t want to spend ages in the kitchen on your day off? Sunday scrambles and wraps are put together very fast, high in protein and rich in nutrients. All you need to pre-prep is the tofu and the lentils. These recipes are Gluten-free, plant-based and a great anti-inflammatory. The spices will […]
The Yin and Yang Philosophy Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient science and philosophy that takes into account the four identified flavours – Sweet, Sour, Bitter, and Salty, and complements them with the nature of foods – cool, cold, warm, and hot. This philosophy is based on when specific foods should be eaten, with the […]
Written by Zora Benhamou, Hack My Age Your partner is upset with you, but you’re not sure why. The kids won’t stop making noise and your boss keeps piling on assignment after assignment. How do you feel? Stressed? People have different stress triggers, and your levels of stress will depend on your personality and how you […]
Ingredients: 500 g Chickpeas (cooked) -Soak 300g chickpeas overnight and boil the next day. It will yield around 500g of cooked chickpeas after soaking. Alternately one can use BPA free pre canned chickpeas. 3 tablespoons Olive oil or coconut oil ½-1 Onion, finely chopped 5 g Fresh Ginger, finely chopped 1 tablespoon SpiceBox Organics Channa […]
By Zora Benhamou, Hack My Age These healthy Snickers Bars are to die for. ‘Nough said. Honestly, if there is one thing I bring to a dinner party when I want to really WOW my friends, then it is a gift box of Healthy Snickers Bars, which was originally introduced to me by my Icelandic superhero […]
Saying that I have always loved to eat is an understatement. The way an art fan might long after a Picasso, I would drool at the mention of ice cream on a sizzling summer day. My days as a student in Nice naturally led to gorging on copious amounts of Gouda and Gruyère. And traditionally, […]
By Zora Benhamou, Hack My Age I recently had the pleasure to connect with a most interesting woman in Hong Kong who has an amazing background and experience in helping people become the best version of themselves. Jo Herbert-Doyle is an integrative naturopath, reiki master, wellbeing coach and mentor; a clinical therapist, everyday yogini, writer and endlessly curious […]
Ingredients: 1 block organic Tempeh (200-250g). Cut into 1 inch cubes. 2-3 tablespoons (20-30g) SpiceBox Organics Tandoori SpiceBlend. 1 tablespoon grated ginger and garlic paste. Salt to taste. 1 tablespoon cold pressed organic olive oil or coconut oil. Instructions: Combine all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl (Tandoori SpiceBlend, garlic ginger paste, salt, and […]