Cucumber and Lemongrass Fizz
By Claire Turnbull on
A fantastic drink to enjoy this summer. Really refreshing!
Ingredients
1 cup still water
20 slices of cucumber
2 sticks of lemongrass
5-6 cups of sparkling water (I use my fabulous SodaStream for this)
Lemongrass/cucumber and ice to serve
How to make:
1) Using a rolling pin or something similar, bash the lemongrass on a board to break it up which releases the flavour then place it into a jug with the 1 cup of water. You may need to chop it into a few pieces so it is completely submerged in the water.
2) Add the cucumber slices to the water and lemongrass and leave in the fridge for an hour or two so the flavours infuse into the water.
3) Remove the lemongrass from the chilled water and place the flavoured water with the cucumber slices...
Cacao Coconut Rough Balls
By Karen McLean on
It’s SNACK TIME!!! These cacao coconut rough balls are the easiest snacks to make and are perfect for chocoholics, like me!!! Throw it all into a blender and roll them up into bite-size energy balls. It’s
as simple as that!! There is much hype about cacao and I am absolutely crazy for it!! Cacao is the
raw unprocessed for of cocoa and is considered a “super-food”. The benefits of cacao are phenomenal: rich in antioxidants, contains essential vitamins and minerals, promotes healthy skin, mood enhancing… intense chocolate flavour!! I’m addicted to this stuff!! I love the combination of chocolate and coconut and these balls are packed full of goodies, which will keep you energized throughout the day! Even possibly bouncing up and down the...
Almond Pistachio Oat Cookies
By Karen McLean on
Are you looking for a healthy snack??!! Look no further because you’ve found them right here!! These cookies are the perfect snack to satisfy all those hungry feelings!! Almond pistachio oat cookies, half double dipped in raw chocolate and a sprinkle of pistachios. YUMMY!!! These are so handy to keep in your bag, your car, your desk drawer… hide them in your closet because if others find out about them, they will disappear very quickly
Ingredients:
Makes 20 Cookies
Almond Pistachio Oat Cookies
1 cup oats
cup desiccated coconut
cup almond meal
cup pistachios
2 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp coconut sugar
tsp vanilla bean paste
1 tbsp water
2 tbsp nut butter of choice (almond, peanut, cashew)
Raw Chocolate
cup...
Veggie Patties
By Dr. Cris Beer on
(These patties can be prepared in advance and frozen)
2 sweet potatoes (chopped)
cup grated carrot
cup grated beetroot
cup grated zucchini
cup finely chopped broccoli
A handful of chopped continental parsley and basil
Salt and pepper
1 egg
Preheat oven to 180C
Heat a large pot of water over high heat and bring to the boil. Steam chopped sweet potato and cook until soft.
Add to a large bowl: steamed sweet potato, grated carrot, grated beetroot, cup grated zucchini, finely chopped broccoli, continental parsley and basil, salt & pepper
Add egg and mix until combined
Roll combined mixture into approximately 15 palm-sized patties and flatten slightly
Fry or bake patties before serving
Recipe from the Healthy Liver by Dr Cris Beer
Mindfulness in Business
By Geraldine Coren on
Mindfulness is developed through simple and easy-to-use practises that can give us insight into ourselves, our attitudes and brings more objectivity and self-mastery to our lives.
Allowing time for mindfulness in the work environment will help us move away from working on 'automatic pilot', to recognise our reactions and what triggers them to help us make better decisions, reduce stress levels, increase focus and concentration and improve performance.
Try incorporating the following mindfulness practises into your workplace environment.
Try returning
Mindfulness is the act of bringing conscious intentional awareness to everyday life. People who practise mindfulness are more productive, less stressed and experience positive...
Bircher Muesli
By Dr. Cris Beer on
2/3 cup oats
1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
1/3 cup apple juice (no added sugar)
Dash of cinnamon
Dash of vanilla essence
Prepare the bircher the night before by simply adding these ingredients to a bowl: oats, milk, apple juice, dash of cinnamon and a dash of vanilla essence.
Leave covered, in fridge overnight to enjoy the next morning
Top with fruit of choice and honey
Add coconut and top with cinnamon and honey
Recipe from the Healthy Liver by Dr Cris Beer
What is Wellness Coaching?
By Mel Ingram on
If we define wellness as the balance of body, mind and spirit, living successfully and ageing gracefully, then wellness coaching is the process by which we gain all of that. We are obviously very familiar with the use of coaching in sport but the role of a wellness coach differs in that there are more subtle methods used that don’t involve ranting and raving, or even giving ‘advice’. Rather a wellness coach will support, encourage and facilitate change in the direction you would like to move. It is often about the introduction of healthy behaviours and includes small steps towards implementing healthy behaviours into a lifestyle often already crammed full of ‘other stuff’.
Who can benefit from Wellness Coaching?
Often the self motivated...
Is #CleanEating ruining your Health?
By Courtenay Turner on
It’s 8am and the sun is peeping through your blinds. Before you’ve even got up out of bed, your fingers find the familiar edges of your iPhone. Passcode entered, screen brightness down, Instagram open: let the onslaught of healthy #foodporn begin.
Paleo pancake stacks, raw vegan bliss balls, dairy-free ice cream, grain-free waffles with superfood sauce… it all sounds too good to be true and it’s all right there, just waiting to be visually devoured.
Without a doubt, the “clean eating” trend currently sweeping social-media sites is an abundant source of inspiration for those looking to take control of their health. It encourages us to experiment with more nourishing recipes and try a more varied range of whole foods. It motivates us eat...
Alternative Milks & Health
By Cyndi O'Meara on
Why are non-animal milks so good for us?