5 Reasons to Include Coconut Oil in Your Diet
By Sally O'Neill on
There’s no denying people are continuing to go loco for coconut oil. No longer considered to be an artery-clogging fat, we now know coconut oil is actually amazing for our bodies!
Coconut oil is metabolised differently to traditional saturated fats thanks to it’s medium-chain saturated fatty acids (MCFAs) and can have positive effects in enhancing the absorption of minerals and amino acids (protein).
So what does consuming MCFA fats in coconut oil mean for your body?
1. BOOSTED METABOLISM
A study reported in the Journal of Nutrition found that coconut oil boosts metabolism. Researchers found that participants who consumed two tablespoons of coconut oil per day burned more kilojoules than those who consumed less. A speedy...
Raw Vanilla Coconut Fig Slice
By Karen McLean on
Walnut fig base, layered with a vanilla coconut cashew cream, topped with fresh fig slices. Completely raw, vegan, sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and absolutely DROOL-WORTHY!!! I think I’ve mastered raw slices to perfection now, as this is so YUMMY, you wouldn’t even know it was HEALTHY! I first made this to bring over to a friend’s place for dessert and clean plates was definitely a good sign! It’s the perfect for dessert for any occasion! Make this for your loved ones as this dessert is sure to IMPRESS!!
Ingredients:
I used a 10.5cm x 20.5cm loaf tin.
Walnut Fig Base
cup walnuts
cup almonds
2 tbsp desiccated coconut
2 tbsp flaxseeds
cup dried figs
cup medjool dates (pitted)
tbsp water
tsp cinnamon
Vanilla Coconut...
Raw Brownies
By Golden Door on
Base Ingredients:
1 cup raw almonds
1/4 cup raw cashews
1/2 cup raw walnuts
2 cups dates
1/3 cup or regular cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1-1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup of chopped pistachios and goji berries
Frosting ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut oil - semi solid
1/4 cup rice syrup
2 table spoons cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
Method:
Line a square tin with baking paper.
For the brownie. Process almonds and cashews in a food processor until you get a fine consistency. Add walnuts and dates and pulse - mix should be crumbly and not coming together. Add cocoa, salt and vanilla and pulse - mix should be sticky and hold when pressed. If it's dry, add a few drops of water.
Add pistachios and goji berries and gently mix into the mix.
Press...
5 Cleansing Yoga Poses
By Claire Obeid on
There is a reason why we feel the need to clean our homes post-winter. There is alot of dampness, mould, dust and general waste that builds up when we are in a confined space taking shelter from the cold.
Our bodies do much the same. Junk builds up within us that needs some serious detoxing. We cleanse through three of the body's main systems. The circulatory system pumps blood throughout the body – taking oxygen to cells whilst carrying the waste away. The digestive system processes the food we eat – absorbing the nutrients we need and eliminating anything we don’t. And then we have the lymphatic system, which collects fluid from our cells and sends it to the lymph nodes to ditch any harmful bacteria.The ...
How to Date Without Alcohol
By Dr. Nikki Goldstein on
It seems that being single and living in Australia there is an expectation that you either like to go out drinking or when you meet another single person you might go out and meet up over a drink. Our romantic and single lives are holding hands with an alcoholic beverage. Now being a Sexologist I can tell you that one or two drinks can be great for nerves or even bedroom anxieties, but how many people do you know (including yourself) that has the ability to stop there, going further into tipsy town (or worse) doing things that might not have been done or saying things they wish they hadn't. Blame it on the alcohol? I think not, some especially women might argue that it just lowered your inhibitions and you wanted to do it/say it...
Regenerate a Healthy Liver
By Ashleigh Brunner on
You might be familiar with one of the following scenarios below:
1. You’ve woken up for work with a ringing headache and are feeling about as average as Spain did in the World cup soccer. How did the end of financial year work drinks cascade into a shower of champagne or a steady flowing abundance of delicious beer?
2. The weather in Sydney had become so bitingly cold that it justifies a good hearty glass of red by the fire – every night. For every degree colder this fosters furthur justification of a) A cheeky glass of port or desert wine to top the night off or b) Some/a block of chocolate to accompany the red wine
Your lovely liver: An under valued vital organ that regulates many processes in your body....
What is the "Pilates Method" and How will it Help Me?
By Sally Anderson on
The Pilates Method is tried and true, having been around since the early 1900’s. Since mid century it has been one of the fastest growing and most widely used practices in health and wellness globally.
Developed by German born Joseph Pilates this method owes it’s roots to the physical culture movement, but really found it’s way when Joe Pilates relocated and brought it to the USA in the 1920’s.
The Pilates Method uses a system of Matwork (floor exercises done on a mat) as well as an extensive repertoire of apparatus work done on equipment known as the Reformer, Trapeze Table, Wunda Chair, Guillotine, Barrels, Magic Circles, and several other primary pieces. The names might be quirky, but the apparatus is that of a genius. Joe was an...
10 Tips for Eating Out
By Olivia Horvat-Benson on
It can sometimes be a bit “too hard basket” to eat out when you’re on a “diet” or a specific health/food plan that limits what you can eat/drink, not to mention socially isolating; But it need not be like this. Firstly you need to remember that if you are on a “diet” or a specific plan, whether you’ve done it yourself or a healthcare practitioner has advised you of it, the intention for it was clearly to maximise optimal health, so it was a choice and when you make a choice you can’t say that you are missing out, because you’re not. All this means is that you’ll need to think outside the box a little from what you would normally opt for.
Here are some tips to help you.
1) Read the menu thoroughly & ASK questions. Fancy words and...
5 Ingredient Chocolate Cake
By Bianca Slade on
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup full fat coconut milk
• 400 grams dark chocolate, roughly broken into pieces
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups almond meal
METHOD:
1. Preheat your oven to 150C or 300F
2. Grease and line a round 18cm cake tin.
3. Fill a kettle with water and boil.
4. Place the coconut milk, chocolate and honey into a medium sized saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until chocolate has melted and the mixture is well combined. Keep the heat low as you do not want to burn the chocolate.
5. Once melted and well combined remove from the heat and set aside.
6. In a medium sized bowl whisk the eggs until the yolk and whites are well combined. Whisk in the almond meal.
7. Stir the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Once well...