Native to the Himalayas, goji berries are the red fruits of plants in the Lycium genus, which are related to potatoes, tomatoes and tobacco, other plants in the Nightshade family. In English they are also known as ‘wolfberries’. Available as a dried fruit, powder or juice, goji berries have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine […]
This yummy spread contains loads of antioxidants, protein, vitamin A and omega 3, and it’s raw, gluten, soy, nut and dairy free and vegan. Perfecto! You’ll need: 1 cup of any berries, and frozen is fine – blackberries, blueberry’s, strawberry’s, sou cherries, mulberry’s… 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp warm water 1 tbsp maple or […]
Storage and History.Chia are edible seeds that come from the desert plant ‘Salvia hispanica’, which is grown in Mexico and dates back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. ‘Chia’ literally means ‘strength’ and folklore has it that these cultures used the tiny black and white seeds to boost energy. They are a good source of calcium, […]
Easy, very yummy and super heathy. A perfect combo’. To view recipe click link below: http://janellapurcell.com/2015/07/how-to-make-coconut-cups/
This humble fruit/nut, provides a nutritious source of meat, water, milk, and oil that has fed and nourished populations around the world for generations. So valued as a source of food and medicine, the Coconut Palm tree has been referred to as ‘The Tree of Life.’ These benefits of coconut oil can be attributed to […]
MACA powder is the Superfood of the Incas where it was revered for its hormone balancing qualities. It’s a root veggie that’s also used to improve stamina and libido. It is grown at 4,000m above sea level in the Andes. Look for ‘raw, organic, maca powder’. It doesn’t mind being heated so add a […]
Literally meaning ‘Food of the Gods’, this amazing bean was once used as currency in Mexico, before we had paper money. It has around 621 anti-oxidants, whereas blueberries have around 22. Yep this little bean is loaded with agents that fight oxidative stress – what makes us sick and age. It’s also one of the […]
Plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables and their juices, whole grains, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices, and cacao/chocolate are the best sources. Antioxidants are also found in meat, seafood and dairy. Antioxidant-rich foods are also high in fiber, low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and good sources of vitamins and minerals. Next up – 6. […]
Excerpt from my first book ‘Elixir: How To Use Food As Medicine’. In the Western world we have a high intake of cows dairy and a high incidence of osteoporosis, so perhaps we need alternative sources of calcium that contain magnesium to help the calcium get into the bones, and without all the additives that […]
Yellow foods are high in antioxidants like vitamin C, which keeps our teeth and gums healthy, helps to heal cuts, improves the mucus membranes (s in when we have a cold or sinus), helps to absorb iron, prevents inflammation, improves circulation, and therefore prevents heart disease, and is wonderful for our liver. (click image to […]
