All posts tagged: wellness

[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,

Organic and wholefoods vs conventional foods

When walking into a grocery store these days you are bombarded with labels saying, “sugar free” “gluten free”, “slimmer’s choice” and “organic”. How do you choose the right food for you and your family? Lets compare Organic food with your normal conventional food. What is Organic food? Organic foods are food that have not been

[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] 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

[Recipe] Detox Salad

Gone are the days of horrible detox recipes. This recipe will tantalize any tastebud! This recipe yields about 10 cups of salad, which can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 1 week. This salad is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free and oil-free. Ingredients: 2 heads Broccoli, stems removed 1 head Cauliflower, stems

Stress and your health

We will all experience stress at some point or another in our lives. The main thing is how to deal with stress. Stress, I believe, is the biggest killer there is. It deteriorates and kills your body slowly and one day, bam! You’re in the hospital. Stress can have irreversible effects on your body. Stress