Physically active individuals, athletes and body builders are renowned for consuming protein powders, shakes and supplements but many don’t realise they may be exposing themselves to more harm than good. Research shows that many popular protein powders contain toxic heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium and mercury. Getting fit shouldn’t come at the cost of [...]
One night, when I was twenty, my dad uttered a sentence to me that in a split-second thrust me into a world of overwhelming pain, shock, denial and bewilderment. “Your brother has died”. To say I was unprepared for this devastating turn of events is an understatement, and of course it is not possible to [...]
We always yearn for food that fills us with comfort and contentment during the colder months. Being coeliac or gluten-mindful shouldn’t have to affect your winter eating habits. To prove this, we’ve put together 10 delicious winter meal ideas for a gluten-free diet. Stews/Casseroles Casseroles and stews are great for a cold winter’s evening because [...]
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower 2 cups cubed (1/2 inch) Butternut pumpkin 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley ½ red onion finely chopped ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp grated lemon zest 2 tsp organic curry powder 1 tsp finely chopped ginger 2 tsp finely chopped turmeric or 1 [...]
Keeping our family healthy during winter and finding organic warming foods can be a tough gig. That’s why it is so good to know that there are plenty of healthy and organic products available, which not only taste great, but also are able to give our immune system a fabulous boost. So if you are [...]
Hi I am Nicki and I am very excited to join the Vive team! I’m a qualified counsellor and my special interests span from trauma and grief counselling to proactive mental wellness creation. In each and every client counselling session my goal is to help my clients become more resilient, and to empower them with [...]
Ingredients: 1/2 cauliflower - cut into smallish pieces 1/2 tspn each of mustard seeds and cumin seeds 1 onion 1/2 tin brown lentils 1-2 cups cooked brown basmati rice Olive oil for frying Dressing - yoghurt/coconut yoghurt 2 parts to 1 part tahini. Juice of lemon to taste - mix all together Directions: 1. Blanch [...]
Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 large leeks, chopped 6 garlic cloves, crushed 4 carrots, sliced 6 lamb shanks seasoned flour (can be rice flour) 1 x750ml bottle red wine 600ml tomato passata 200ml beef stock 1 bouquet garni Sweet Potato Parsnip Mash 4 potatoes, scrubbed and peeled 2 small sweet potatoes, scrubbed [...]
If you've been struck with a cold or just suffering the winter blues, this ginger manuka tea will soothe the discomfort and help you recover. Ingredients: 1L water Thumb size piece of ginger, grated 1/2 thumb size piece of turmeric, grated 1-2 tablespoons of Manuka honey Directions: Boil ginger and turmeric up in a saucepan [...]
Ingredients: 2 Amazonia acai pure sachets 1 banana 1 scoop carob protein or any protein of choice 100ml water maca - to taste lucuma - to taste mesquite - to taste Directions: Blend until smooth. Sprinkle with oats, strawberries and walnuts for a brain boost!
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