Category: Blog
Posts on herbal medicine, nutrition, iridology, recipes, mindfulness and foraging.
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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…
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Pumpkin Seed Pate
Read more: Pumpkin Seed PateIngredients: 250 g pumpkin seeds — best pre-soaked overnight 50 ml olive oil 60 ml water 1 clove of garlic ¼ tsp of turmeric powder 2 tbsp of miso paste 2 tbsp of lemon juice ½ tsp unrefined sea salt Directions: Cover the pumpkin seeds with filtered water, add a little unrefined sea salt or…
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Seed Crackers
Read more: Seed CrackersThese are a combination of chia, pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds, mixed with water. Improvise, use linseeds or chopped nuts, season with herbs and spices such as rosemary, cumin and fennel seeds for a savoury cracker, or chopped dried fruit, cinnamon or allspice for a sweet cracker. Ingredients: ½ a cup of chia seeds ½ a cup of…
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Protein Balls
Read more: Protein BallsThese are rich and make a filling tasty snack when on the go or a healthy treat. They freeze well, or keep in the fridge for up to 6 days. Makes 12 balls. Ingredients: ½ cup of almonds ½ cup of pumpkin seeds ¼ cup of walnuts ¼ cup of sesame seeds ¼ cup of chia seeds…
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Chia Seed Pudding
Read more: Chia Seed PuddingChia seed pudding is a good option for breakfast or as a delicious healthy dessert. On their own, chia seeds are almost tasteless, which makes them very versatile in terms of flavour. However, some people just do not like the look (frog spawn) or texture (slimy) in which case you might try blending the mix…
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Quinoa for breakfast
Read more: Quinoa for breakfastQuinoa makes for a nice change from oats for breakfast. It is a protein-rich seed that cooks like a grain (pseudo-grain), making it a nutritious option if you are gluten sensitive. It’s also easy to sprout. Always rinse or soak before cooking. A handy method is to soak overnight, as you would oats, and simply cook…
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Sweet potato and kidney bean Pate
Read more: Sweet potato and kidney bean PateSweet potato and kidney bean pâté makes a handy option for filling lunch wraps, or take to work along with some crackers and a green salad. Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes, grated 1 onion, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tin of kidney bean: rinse and drain 3 tbsp Spelt Flour 1 tbsp mixed herbs /…
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Carbohydrates
Read more: CarbohydratesCarbohydrates are sugars produced by plants during the process of photosynthesis. They are an essential source of energy not only for the plants who produce them but also for us. Carbohydrates can be simple sugars (monosaccharides), double sugars (disaccharides), composed of a few sugars (oligosaccharides), or of many sugars (polysaccharides.) Most foods contain carbohydrates, which…
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Natural Healing Protocols
Read more: Natural Healing ProtocolsNatural healing protocols address our basic needs for essential elements such as air, water, nutrients, rest and exercise. They can be as simple as conscious deep breathing or involve more complex routines such as hot castor oil packs. Natural healing protocols include a vast range of treatments for specific health problems of the body and…
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Dry Skin Brushing
Read more: Dry Skin BrushingThe skin is the most lavished upon organ of the human body, it is also the biggest. The average adult is covered with approximately two square metres of skin and it accounts for about an eighth of total body weight. It is a natural boundary between our inner and outer environments, is both absorptive and…
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Buckwheat Seed Loaf
Read more: Buckwheat Seed LoafIngredients: 1½ cups buckwheat: soaked for 2 – 4 hours and then well drained. 1 cup sunflower seeds ½ cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup flaxseeds 1 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp chia seeds 4 tbsp psyllium husk 1 tsp sea salt 1½ cup water 3 tbsp melted coconut oil (You can substitute nuts for seeds)…
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Spiced Blackstrap Molasses Cookies
Read more: Spiced Blackstrap Molasses CookiesMakes approximately 2 dozen small cookies. Ingredients: 4 oz of coconut butter 1 cup of dried dates finely chopped or blended in food processor ½ cup of organic blackstrap molasses 2 tablespoons of chia seeds mixed with 6 tablespoons of water (substitute for 2 eggs) 2½ cups of spelt flour 1 teaspoon each of ground…