Category: 2017
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Papaya, Cumin & Coconut Anti – Inflammatory Salad
A refreshing and flavourful Spring / Summer salad, with plenty of hidden health benefits and plant protein. Papaya contains a powerful enzyme known as papain, which plays a key role in breaking down and digesting proteins. Unlike many other fruits, papaya is low in sugar, so doesn’t interfere with the process of digestion like other…
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Raw, Vegan Wild Garlic + Spinach Pesto
It’s evident Spring has fully settled in when white wild garlic flowers begin blooming in shady forest areas. This plant is abundant in many grassy areas, seeking out moist soil before springing up for a couple of months of the year. Garlic cloves are found in thousands of recipes, adding deeper flavour to sauces and stews, and…
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Green Noodle + Miso Bowl
Full of spring greens and satisfying flavours, this bowl is perfect for throwing together for a quick med-week meal. Plenty of vitamin C, antioxidants, vitamin b and protein provide a light dinner or warm lunch, and the ingredients can easily be changed to suit your mood (and your fridge). Try adding mushrooms, swapping the courgette…
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Springtime Self Care: Pt. 5 | Mood Boosting Essential Oil + Bath Recipe
Essential oils offer far more than just a pleasant smell; they can also be used as a powerful way to bring about physical, mental and emotional change. Ylang Ylang in particular, is an essential oil with the potential to work with the cardiovascular, endocrine, and hormonal systems, and can also support emotional balance and wellbeing…
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Blueberry + Lavender Pudding Pots
Warm Spring evenings are complemented by lighter foods and cooling desserts, and this one is perfect for serving at a gathering or dinner with friends. Blueberries are high in antioxidants, fiber, potassium, phytonutrients, and vitamins C and B6. They’re a well known superfood, and are one of the best foods to consume in order to help maintain…
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Springtime Self Care | Pt. 4: Cold Shower Therapy + Sauna Stress Relief
So last Saturday, I spent the day at a workshop with Wim Hof – the ‘superhuman’, super friendly and incredibly inspiring ‘Ice Man’ from the Netherlands. If you’re not familiar with Wim Hof, check out #36alive 100 on www.36alive.com, a blog I co founded this year with daily posts on living well and feeling alive. His…
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Lemon & Almond Coconut Currant Cake
A gluten free, grain free, oil free, dairy free, paleo, and protein rich dessert that passes as a completely healthy snack too. Although it’s ‘free from’ a lot of things, this recipe certainly isn’t free from being delicious and full of nutrient-dense ingredients. Bake this in time for Easter for when all the chocolate is…
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Springtime Self Care | Pt.3: Coconut Oil + Coffee For All-Day Energy (and lots more….)
The use of coconut oil has grown incredibly rapidly over the past couple of years. From using it as a moisturiser, cleanser, or natural hair softener, to cooking with it and using it as an ingredient in vegan cooking; coconut oil is everywhere, and it seems it can be used for almost anything…. A wonderful…
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Healthy Banana Brownies
Genuinely healthy and packed with protein, magnesium and potassium – these brownies are the ideal post-exercise snack, and make for a totally satisfying yet ‘clean’ dessert too. This recipe is so easy, you’ll be able to prepare it in minutes, cook it whilst you’re having dinner, and devour the brownies hot from the oven…
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Springtime Self Care | Pt. 2: Morning Lemon Water
As if you needed anything else to add to your morning routine…. When it comes to feeling healthy and full of energy, it always pays to start your day the way you mean to carry on, and beginning with a big cup of lemon and warm water is one of the most simple and effective ways…
