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 [...]
Cortido (Latin American Sauerkraut) / Cabbage & Apple Salsa
by Justine on 15. Mar, 2011 in Fermented Foods, Nutrition
The taste of Summer: Pineapple & Apple Salsa
by Justine on 26. Nov, 2010 in Cooking, Fermented Foods, Recipes
I’m not going to lie -this salsa is TO DIE FOR, and it has Summer written all over it! It tastes best when served on a warm evening, consumed watching a beautiful magenta sunset, whilst a gentle breeze blows and the sound of a ukelele plays in the background. Or hey, any other setting will [...]
Welcome to Friday Night Feasts!
by Justine on 18. Nov, 2010 in Cooking, Friday Night Feast, Nutrition
What do you get when you put together a group of health-conscious people, home-cooked nourishing meals and great conversation? Well hold onto your hats boys and girls you’re about to find out! There’s a whole new reason to look forward to Fridays. And it’s kind of a big deal. If you care about eating well, [...]
Eat your carrots…they help you see in the dark
by Justine on 16. Apr, 2010 in Cooking, Detox, Fermented Foods, Nutrition, Recipes
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 [...]
Lil’ Miss Muffet sat on her Tuffet…eating her CURDS & WHEY
by Justine on 03. Apr, 2010 in Cooking, Detox, Nutrition, Pre-Conception, Recipes
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 [...]
Heal yourself through “Gut Gardening” -Detox Part Two
by Justine on 25. Mar, 2010 in Detox, Nutrition, Pre-Conception
In establishing or caring for any garden, you need to follow a certain procedure. Some careful planning such as choosing the right plants and environment, good nourishment, and undertaking regular maintenance, will ensure that it thrives. Interestingly enough, the same can be said for your Gut, your Mind -your Health and Wellbeing in general! Originally [...]
A Seasonal (and smarter) Approach to Detox- Part One
by Justine on 01. Mar, 2010 in Detox, Education, Exercise, Nutrition, Pre-Conception, Thoughts
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn! (For those of us in Australia that is!) Despite which part of the world you live, a change of Season marks the perfect time for a Health Tune-up or should I say, Health Tune IN. Whilst “Detox” becomes yet another $Cash Cow in the land of Health and Wellness, we can [...]
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