I am always looking for tasty healthy snacks to munch on and these Detox Beet Chips are a perfect guilt free way to satisfy some cravings. I love the Thomas Chipman beetroot chips I get at SpiceBox Organics, but I eat them so quickly! So, I decided that I need to learn how to make them to satisfy my […]
There is so much to enjoy during the holidays. The decorations, gift giving and family traditions, but, it’s the endless rounds of parties and festive dinners that can cause problems for people trying to lose weight, or even those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you’re worried about overindulging this festive season, check out […]
The layout of modern workplaces usually sees people sat at desks for the majority of the day. Hectic, busy schedules, coupled with slouched sitting positions detrimental to correct posture, means a build-up of tension. This stress is carried around with us in our muscles. The dangers of stress for accelerating the aging process are well documented, with […]
I love having sweet treats in the middle of the day and used to fall to temptations of a bag of cookies or fancy dessert after a lunch date. I now know better and keep a stash of “go to” healthier options when I feel the need. These Chocolate Nut and Seed Bars are a great treat to indulge […]
Do you know how much impact your diet has on climate change? As part of a recent On Purpose training session on Climate Change, we learned about the need to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere to meet the target set by the Paris Climate Agreement of holding temperature rises below […]
Love is the first word in our lives and also the last. We experience all kinds of love throughout our lives – romantic love, brotherly or sisterly love, parental love – but ultimately we all desire to be in divine love: love without a reason and without any boundaries or conditions. One of the simplest […]
I generally stick to 2 types of oils – coconut oil for cooking and olive oil for dressings, but once in a while I like to experiment with a few others. That being said, most of the oils on the market are off my radar and I will explain why. With so many cooking oils […]
It is no surprise that the coconut tree is considered by many to be the most useful tree in the world. Every part of this ‘tree of life’ has a purpose and use from the trunk to the fronds. A coconut tree not only provides nourishment through the nuts, but also provides enormous health benefits […]
Smoothies are one of the quickest ways to pack a health punch in a single go. However, just like bad food combinations, there are also certain ingredients that can rob your healthy beverage of its nutritional benefits. However, while some ingredient combinations are bad for you, there are some that can increase the health quotient of […]
Ingredients 1 medium acorn squash kosher salt black ground pepper olive oil 1 T panch phoron mixture (or get adventurous and create your own spice blend!) 1 tsp paprika Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Peel and segment the squash into thick wedges and then place on a roasting pan lined with aluminum foil. […]
Ingredients 1 part Chlorella 3 parts cashews 3 parts dried Botija olives Directions Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix together. Enjoy!
Ingredients 1 1/2 cup organic raw almonds 4 cups water cheese or muslin cloth nut pouch metal strainer blender Directions 1. Soak the raw almonds overnight. Next morning wash and and place into blender. You may peel the almonds before blending. (I personally prefer them with the skin). 2. Add 2 cups of water and […]
Ingredients 1 cup left over cooked rice 1 teaspoon chili flakes 1 cup pureed tomatoes salt to taste oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 stick cinnamon 2 cloves 1 teaspoon minced garlic 3 shallots chopped A few curry leaves Crunchy almonds or apricot kernels for texture Directions Heat some oil and add cumin seeds, […]
Ingredients Handful of organic mini-carrots (around 20-25 mini carrots) ½ yellow onion ½ red onion 2 premium lamb legs 1 large meaty juicy tomato 2 Thai green chillis 2 Thai red chillis 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder 1 teaspoon of paprika 1 Thai green lime 7-8 cloves of garlic 3 slices of ginger 10-12 […]
Ingredients 1 cup of cooked quinoa 1 handful of mixed leaves (mint, parsley & coriander) 2 spring onions 2 garlic cloves ¼ cup pine nuts juice of half a lemon salt / pepper/ sumac / olive oil Directions Cook the quinoa and set aside. In a bowl mix all the ingredients. Add lemon juice, […]
Ingredients 1/2 a carrot julienned 1 cup rocket leaves 5 cherry tomatoes cut into 4’s 1/2 a cup green moong sprouts 2 shallots finely sliced Directions All dressed up with the juice of one lemon that’s well mixed with 1/2 a teaspoon of garlic paste, 1/4 teaspoon mustard oil, 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar, jagerry or […]
Ingredients 150 grams of pudding rice, I used arborio rice 1 pinch of salt 300 ml of water 700 ml of whole milk 1 1/2 tbsp of caster sugar 5-6 cardamom pods 1 vanilla pod 1/2 tsp or 1 stick of cinnamon 1 tbsp of vanilla or caster sugar (to finish) 1-2 tbsp of rosewater […]
Ingredients 2-3 large flatbreads, I used pita bread 2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil A good pinch of freshly cracked black pepper A sprinkling of salt Directions Heat your oven to 200C. Cut up your flatbreads or pita in strips. Toss the strips in the olive oil in a large bowl. Spread the […]
Ingredients 800 grams / 4 cups of kumquats 600 grams / 3 cups of white caster sugar 1 cup of water 2 tablespoons of rosewater 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence Directions Wash and pick your kumquats over, making sure there are no stem remnants. Then halve or quarter (if very big) and carefully remove […]
Ingredients 200g pork chop (large cubes) 20g chopped lemongrass 20g chopped garlic 5g chopped shallot 5g chopped small chili 10g chopped red chili 10ml chili sauce 10ml oyster sauce 5g salt 5g black pepper 10ml sunflower oil Directions Mix everything together then apply marinade on pork chop. Leave for 10 minutes, then grill with […]