Okay, it’s time to for another recipe featuring one of my favourite foods – Cabbage. As Captain Cook always knew, the benefits of Vitamin C, fibre and other protective (read cancer inhibiting) substances combined with the health benefits of lact-fermentation make it THE most valuable veggie to have on your menu. So allow me introduce [...]
Most people enjoy dessert. But one of the biggest misconceptions is that you can’t have it if you want to be healthy. Well whoever came up with that one, didn’t get the memo! Even on a detox it IS possible to treat yourself – and the cool thing is, when you choose good nourishing foods, [...]
Now the warm weather’s on my side of the globe, it’s time to start making one of my all time favourites – Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Salsa. It’s super easy to make, and goes great with a simply cooked side of Grass-fed Beef. Or Chicken. Or Fish. You get the picture… Whilst I love spending [...]
Lately, it’s easy to fall for clever marketing gimmicks and pretty packets touting the words “Real” “Natural” “Homemade” and “Organic”. But don’t be fooled! Can you decipher the label to tell what’s REALLY in it? Would you eat it knowing it could be severely harmful to your health? Whilst you may be accustomed to scan [...]
Drinking water can get a little boring - particularly if you’re addicted to coffee, soft drinks and fruit juices. But don’t be mistaken, there are many options to keep you hydrated and healthy without overloading on Caffeine and Sugar. If you’re looking for a refreshing drink that will tickle your tastebuds - then do yourself a favour - treat yourself to some Apple Ginger Cider. Ideal first [...]
We all know in order to be healthy, we need to consume an adequate amount of fresh fruit and vegetables. But what if you discovered that what you were eating was sprayed with a deadly poison that had been banned in most countries around the world? What if you were living near these dangerous chemicals [...]
Did you ever get told that by your parents when you were a kid? I used to. Alot. In fact I was always made to sit at the table until they were finished. Even if it was two hours later. Carrots were not my friend. Now I never did work out if they helped me [...]
Beetroot is back baby! Generally, I’ve always been a big fan. And if you want to get an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals in your diet, you better jump on the Beetroot train too. The recipes and variations are endless – you can eat them raw, cooked, fermented and even the leafy shoots contain [...]
They began fermenting it in China over 6000 years ago. In Japan and Korea they pickle it. The great explorers of our time carried barrels of it on long voyages to prevent intestinal infections and Scurvy. In fact, after 27 months at Sea on his second round-the-world voyage, the remainder of Captain Cooks’ 60 barrels [...]
Boy was Miss Muffet smart! Whilst I don’t rate her fashion sense, her nutrition was spot on! I’m betting that spider was just after her food… Whey is the poster child for good gut health (well it used to be anyway). It is a popular starter culture for lacto-fermented fruits and vegetables, soaking nuts and [...]
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