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Category: Blog
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Dandelion Flower Oil
Read more: Dandelion Flower OilExternal use: Dandelion flower oil makes a nice massage oil for sore or tired muscles. You could add a few drops of essential oil, such as geranium or rosemary, for added healing benefits. It also makes a soothing emollient for tired eyes or to nourish dry skin. You can use the oil as a base…
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Healthy eating habits
Read more: Healthy eating habitsHealthy eating: general guidelines While there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ diet, there are some general guidelines you can keep in mind to help promote healthy eating habits. Eating mostly plant foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes (beans, peas, lentils), while limiting highly refined foods, will help to reduce your intake of saturated or…
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Natural Weight Loss
Read more: Natural Weight LossUnderstanding Metabolism When we think about metabolism we generally think of it in terms of being fast or slow, or how efficiently we use up energy (counted as calories) from the food we eat. However, metabolism is not just about burning calories. It includes hundreds of biochemical processes that are essential to life, such as…
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Your Right Weight
Read more: Your Right WeightWhat is your right weight? There are many mathematical equations that can tell you what your average weight should be. Cultural and societal influences and our own inner critic, may point to an idealised dress size or waistband. Rather than external dictates, I believe our own body lets us know when we have reached our ideal or right…
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Sweet Potato Cream Sauce
Read more: Sweet Potato Cream SauceSweet potatoes are nutritious and delicious. They are packed with beta-carotene, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. Due to their B6, potassium and magnesium content they may help to calm an upset stomach. Sweet potatoes also help to cleanse the digestive tract by soaking up toxins. Serves 2-4 Ingredients 350gms of sweet potato, chopped into medium-sized chunks…
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Salad Dressings
Read more: Salad DressingsMake your own salad dressings A vinaigrette is a blend of vinegar with oil. This is a quick and easy classic salad dressing. There is a wide variety of oils to choose from, the following are the ones I most commonly use: For vinegar I most often use apple cider vinegar, occasionally balsamic vinegar or alternatively…
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Chilli Cucumber Salsa
Read more: Chilli Cucumber SalsaIngredients: Directions: Serving suggestion: A spicy salsa to serve with boiled millet or quinoa, as a dip or to accompany salads and main dishes. It pairs nicely with cauliflower rice. Related Post: Tomato Salsa
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Carrot, Parsnip Seed Spread
Read more: Carrot, Parsnip Seed SpreadThis carrot and parsnip seed spread is a satisfying option for the lunchbox. Use as a spread on crackers or in sandwiches. It also makes a nice filling: slice a bell or sweet pepper lengthwise, de-seed and fill. Make a chunky version to add to salads or enjoy as a tasty side dish or snack.…
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Parsley and Coriander Pesto
Read more: Parsley and Coriander PestoFresh parsley and coriander combine nicely in a pesto that not only tastes great but helps the body to eliminate accumulated toxins and salts. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh parsley leaves 1 cup of fresh coriander leaves 4 – 6 tablespoons of olive oil 2 – 3 cloves of garlic 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar–…
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3 Bean Chilli
Read more: 3 Bean ChilliServe this easy to make, 3 bean chilli with brown rice, boiled millet or other whole grain. It is also good served with sweet potato flatbreads. Improvise, use whatever beans you have, add other vegetables and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 cup of chopped onion 1 green/red bell pepper, seeded and…
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Vegan Pizza
Read more: Vegan PizzaCauliflower Pizza Crust Ingredients: 2 cups of grated cauliflower 3⁄4 cup almond meal 2 tbsp of chia seeds mixed with 6 tbsp of water and set aside (acts as binder) A pinch of unrefined sea salt 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 1 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs Directions: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Finely grate the…
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Sweet Potato Flatbread
Read more: Sweet Potato FlatbreadIngredients: 2 med or 1 lg boiled/steamed sweet potato 2 cups spelt flour 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 level tsp ground cumin or cinnamon (optional) Directions: Mash the sweet potato in a large mixing bowl. Mix spelt flour with seasoning and slowly combine with mashed sweet potato until you have a soft moist dough that is…
