Category: 2017
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Vanilla, Coconut + Cashew Energy Balls
So, Spring is finally officially here, which often brings with it the motivation to get moving and spend some more time outside in the fresh air. If you’re planning some outdoor adventures, you’ve finally fixed your bike, you’ve unearthed those old running shoes, or you’re currently training for the London Marathon, it’s important to fuel your…
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Anti Inflammatory + Adaptogenic Latte #1
‘Adaptogen’ is a key buzzword for 2017, as there’s a big focus in the superfood world on them, with other notable adaptogens being ashwagandha, chaga, reishi, cordyceps (one of the best things I’ve found recently for boosting energy, strength and endurance before exercise!) and ginseng. Adaptogens are just as the name suggests; they help the…
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Self-Care Spring Clean pt.1 | Body Brushing
Thinking about Spring cleaning yourself? Over the next couple of months, I’ll cover some of the most effective (and 100% natural) ways to revive and renew, and restore your body and mind this season! Boosting circulation and ridding the body of toxins isn’t just done by changing what we eat and how we move, but how…
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Super Simple Salsa
As the weather warms up and Spring and Summer get-togethers are planned, there’s always an occasion that calls for some kind of dip or side dish. Especially if you’re in a hurry, if you want something to dip your tortillas in, or if you need a topping for tacos, this recipe is perfect for…
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YogaMatters Blog | Ganesh: The Mudra, The Mantra & The Story Of The Elephant-Headed God
One of the most widely revered Hindu deities, Ganesh is the ‘remover of obstacles’. What many people don’t know however, is that Ganesh can also place obstacles in our way, in order to help us learn, overcome them, and grow. Think about it; you are who you are today because of everything you’ve learned and…
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Ayurvedic Carrot Subji
As we enter into Spring, it’s time to get together and celebrate the lighter evenings and warmer weather. Whilst more sunshine may seem like the opportunity to include more raw foods in daily meals however, many people find them difficult to digest. Ayurveda suggests always cooking foods to make them easier to digest, and this…
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Home Made Raw Chocolate Bars (Vegan + Gluten Free)
This recipe provides an abundance of good things…. not only are the ingredients full of antioxidants, healthy fats, natural fat-burners and rich in minerals, making your own chocolate also means you get to choose what you put in it! Whilst shop-bought bars can often contain sugar and artificial ingredients, by making your own you can…
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A Simple, Natural & Waste-Free Skincare Routine
With the growing concern in the amount of chemicals and hormones that are pumped into our cleaning products, foods, and skincare items, it’s becoming more obvious that in order to look after ourselves, we’re going to have to start making things ourselves. Whilst the label may read ‘natural’, all too often the small print on…
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Mushroom Magic & Four Sigmatic
The association of Mushrooms with drugs and hallucinations, or with strange-looking fungus growing in unwanted places, means we haven’t been making the most of mushrooms in every-day life for the past few decades. But thats all about to change…. Thankfully, as we’re ‘rediscovering’ the benefits of natural superfoods and adaptogens, these nutrient-dense foods and elixirs…
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Interview Special | Esther Ekhart: “Stay Real, Loving & Honest”
Esther Ekhart is an internationally renowned Yoga teacher, trainer, and founder of EkhartYoga.com. From her studio in the Netherlands, I conducted this very special interview with her to find out more about her long journey through Yoga, health and wellbeing. Esther offers advice on how navigate through life without attaching to the ‘stories’ and habits…
