WELLNESS RECIPE: Easy Raw Choc-Banana “Pudding”

raw choc banana dessertYou know when you get home from a long day at work or you’re parked in front of netflix and you get that craving for a little sweet somethin’-somethin’?

Well I’ve got just the quick, easy and most importantly – healthy! – recipe for you, that literally takes less than 5 minutes to whip up…and will satisfy that sweet spot without the guilt!

INGREDIENTS (1 serve)

1 tbsp hulled tahini (sesame paste)

1 tsp honey

1/2 banana

1 tsp cacao powder or cacao nibs

METHOD

1.… Keep reading...

Read More

The RIGHT Breakfast to Reduce Stress, Anxiety & Depression

breakfast for stress anxiety and depression

If you suffer from stress, anxiety, depression or low energy on a regular basis, then what you eat really  matters. Though these symptoms may seem to live in your head, they can have physical drivers behind them that can be impacted by what you are eating, and when.

It’s true, the first meal of the day after fasting through the night really is the most important meal of the day. What you eat for breakfast has a huge impact on your insulin and cortisol levels which will affect your mood, energy and stress levels, as well as hunger and cravings later in the day.… Keep reading...

Read More

My DELISH Pina Colada Green Smoothie Recipe

 

If you wanna sail through your day with oodles of energy and a mind as clear as a supermodel’s skin , then what you have for breakfast reallly matters…

Your first meal of the day will affect your blood sugar levels (and therefore mood, energy and concentration) for the REST of the day…and can make the difference between a mid-morning or mid-afternoon sneaky cookie binge or feeling satisfied, alert (and a little smug!) … Keep reading...

Read More

My Spicy Masala Chai Recipe

I still remember the cold winter’s night that I tried my first sweet, spicy, soothing cup of hot masala chai at my friend Sally’s house. It was the late 90s and we were both studying naturopathic medicine and loved experimenting with herbs, spices and oils…and in those days, chai was completely unheard of in cafes. It was consumed mainly in boho-type circles by hippies, yogis and adventurers who had fallen in love with the drink while travelling in India or Nepal.… Keep reading...

Read More

Superfood Recipe: Cauliflower Mash

WATCH THE VIDEO (especially if you wanna see some mind-blowing special effects 😉 ) or READ BELOW

I know what you are probably thinking right now – Cauli-what-the?

Why would I want to eat mashed cauliflower when I can eat good ol’ mashed spuds?

Well a few reasons, actually.

First of all, cauli-mash is truly delicious.

Secondly, believe it or not, good ol’ spuds are not that good for you!

They are very high in natural-sugars and our carb-laden diet is one of the core culprits behind systemic inflammation – the hidden common denominator lurking beneath seemingly unrelated chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, cancer and auto-immune issues.… Keep reading...

Read More