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Lentil Shepherds Pie
This recipe takes a bit of work, but the end result is a hearty family meal with enough leftovers for the next day. With the addition of lentils really adds ‘hearty’ flavour Lentils add a great ‘hearty’ texture and ‘meaty’ flavour. They are also full of great protein
Anti-Fast Food Movement
“There is a meditation exercise in which you place a raisin in your mouth. You do not eat the raisin. You meditate and allow it to sit in your mouth unmolested. The raisin plumps up and becomes a juicy fruitness in your mouth, tempting you to bite it. This is a powerful example of how eating […]
Eating Healthfully-A Long Term Vision
‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’ ~Lao Tzu The quote by Lao Tzu above rings true for nutrition as well. It is a shame that so many people are obsessed with fad diets in order to quickly […]
7 Food Hacks to Stay Alert Without Caffeine
Are you a zombie without your morning cup of coffee? Instead of using caffeine to stay awake, you can tweak the food you eat to get more energy. By making small changes to your eating patterns you can prevent morning grogginess and mid-afternoon slumps. Why Go Without Caffeine? I don’t drink coffee. Occasionally I’ll drink […]
Home Remedies….my Gran always used to say…
Home remedies can help you build up your immune system( especially around this time of year) , reduce symptoms and prevent the onset of colds and flu. Many remedies you can find right in your kitchen cupboard, they are inexpensive (compared to over-the-counter cold remedies that just suppress the symptoms) and help to cleanse and heal […]
Green Smoothie Recipes
For all recipes - wash, place in blender and blend until smooth Pineapple-Apple-Banana 1/2 cup pineapple 1 med ripe banana 1 apple 2 cups baby spinach 1/2 – 1 cup water optional 1 -2 tbsp hemp nut seeds 1 tsp concentrated greens powder eg. E3live,Spirulina or wheat grass Apple-Kale-Lemon ~4 apples, ~1/2 lemon – […]
10 Reasons Eating Raw is Healthier For You and the Planet
1. Live foods. It’s common sense right? A cooked seed won’t grow, but a raw seed will. Heating food over 115 degrees Fahrenheit destroys much of the nutrients in your food. Cooking food also diminishes the natural life energy. I’d rather put living food in my body. 2. Enzymes. Cooking food destroys much of the natural enzymes […]
Real Food:Keeping Eating Simple
Why Has Eating Become So Difficult? Along with sleep, what you eat is likely the biggest determinant of how healthy you are. Not exercise. Not supplements. Sleep and nutrition. We’re not here today to discuss sleep, but you probably need more of it, so go to bed…after you finish reading this . Moving along now, […]
Beat the Sugar Habit: 3 Steps to Cut Sweets (mostly) Out of your life.
Sugar, sugar, sugar. It’s everywhere. It’s in our drinks, it’s in our foods, and it’s hidden in places we never would think of. Many would call sugar their friend in time of need, but in fact their so-called “good friend” could turn out to be their worst enemy in disguise. Sugar for many is something […]
Jamie Oliver Speaks Out on Obesity and Disease
“I wish for your help to create a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child about food, inspire families to cook again and empower people everywhere to fight obesity.” – Jamie Oliver
