All posts tagged: vitality

[Recipe] Pina Colada Smoothie

This smoothie can be enjoyed any time of day and is 100% alcohol free, if you desire. Ingredients: 185 ml Coconut milk 3/4 cup Pineapple, cubed and frozen 1/2 Banana, cut in half and frozen 1 tbsp Honey 1 tsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed 1 pinch Sea salt Method: In a blender add the coconut

Why choose Quinoa?

We have posted quite a few quinoa recipes. But I think we haven’t introduced you properly. So, what is Quinoa? Quinoa, pronounced [KEEN-wah], looks similar to couscous and can be eaten in salads, desserts or be a substitute for rice. Quinoa is very popular in the vegetarian community as it is high in protein and

[Recipe] Maple Walnut Coffee Smoothie

Coffee, maple syrup and walnuts, what more can you ask for? Especially in a smoothie. This recipe make 1-2 servings. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Walnuts 2 tbsp Oats, rolled 3/4 cup Almond milk, unsweetened 1/2 tbsp Coffee, ground/ instant 1 pinch Sea salt 1 packet Sweetner 1/2 tsp Vanilla essence 1 tsp Maple syrup 2 Dates,

[Recipe] Detox Rainbow Salad

This recipe makes 2 servings and contains about 250 calories per serving. Ingredients: 2 cups Rainbow slaw (red cabbage, hearts of cauliflower, carrots, and broccoli) 2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped 1/2 Medium Red pepper, diced 1 Avocado 2 tsp Sesame seeds Salt to taste Pepper to taste Method: Add your rainbow slaw, romaine lettuce, red

Just add berries

Of all types of fruit, berries are just my ultimate favourite. They work great for jams, sauces, desserts and raw. We all know berries as small, bright and colourful fruits that are high in antioxidants, juicy and sweet. Berries are filled with goodness, not only to benefit your taste buds but also your health. Berries

[Recipe] Honey Quinoa

Quinoa is not only extremely healthy but is also very delicious. This recipe makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Quinoa, uncooked 1 tbsp Honey 1/3 cup Cilantro, fresh and finely chopped 1/3 cup Honey roasted peanuts Juice of 1 Orange 2 tsp Orange zest 2 Scallions, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp Sea salt 1/4 tsp

[Recipe] Vanilla Chia Pudding

This delightful little pudding is packed with flavour and will be a great ending to any meal. This recipe serves 4. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Milk  1/4 cup Chia seeds 1 tsp Vanilla 1 tbsp Maple syrup Method: In a mixing bowl add the milk, chia, vanilla and maple syrup and whisk. Place in refrigerator

Indian spices

Herbs and spices have been used in food and medicine for centuries. Most of the western world are rejecting herbs as a form of medicine due to the high growth in over-the-counter drugs. Places like Asia and India on the other hand still rely largely on herbs for healing as doctors and drugs are not

[Recipe] Quinoa Salad

We all enjoy a salad every now and again. This salad is great when combined with any type of meal and can also be enjoyed on its own. This recipe serves 4. Ingredients: Dressing: 1/4 cup Cashew nuts 1/8 cup Pine nuts 2 tsp Miso paste 1/4 tsp Honey 1/2 cup Water 3 tbsp Lemon

Your brain on Beer VS Coffee

Never thought I’d right a blog about Beer vs Coffee, but here we are. Both beer and coffee have been around for hundreds of years and are both loved by millions of people. Both beer and coffee can benefit or decrease your health: Health benefits of beer – Strengthens bones; due to high silicon levels