Here's a sunny, healthy soup for any season but more so for the cooler months. Make a double batch and freeze portions so you always have this immune boosting healthy soup at hand. You might like to add chilli, cayenne or more smoked paprika. Turmeric is a common ingredient of traditional oriental medicine for use as a stomach tonic and blood purifier, and was used for a variety of skin conditions and minor injuries. Today, turmeric is considered potentially beneficial for use in … [Read more...] about Healthy immune boosting carrot and ginger soup
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Australia’s leading spa chef hangs up her apron to find Whole Happiness™
Media Release: September 2013 Australia’s leading spa chef Samantha Gowing has worked for the past 15 years with people all over the world on improving their health and wellbeing. This year Samantha is thrilled to launch her first book ‘The Healing Feeling’, it represents her life work and passion for spreading the health and wellness word in a way that’s fun and accessible. Across 143 beautifully designed pages Samantha shares her health-giving recipes and remedies, combined with her … [Read more...] about Australia’s leading spa chef hangs up her apron to find Whole Happiness™
Green Superfood Smoothie
Everyone seems to love a green smoothie these days. Years ago all we had was a banana vibe but now it's supergreen kale to the rescue and anything else you can get your hands on. This recipe has been formally published in the brand spanking new Byron Bay Cookbook launched this week. The gorgeous pic is by Nelly Le Comte. 1 young green Thai coconut, water and flesh ½ bunch organic kale or spinach, washed, trimmed (lightly steamed if using kale) 1 organic green apple, quartered, seeds ½ … [Read more...] about Green Superfood Smoothie
First Aid Foods
Bugger. I've got the lergy. Although it's not a completely debilitating one, it's enough to keep me out of the kitchen - 'cos nobody wants to see a sick chef - especially in a health retreat. So I've been tucked up in bed for a few days, just crawling out to absorb some vitamin D today and to make this pitcher of green love for my low immune stricken cells. Don't be tempted to put anything too fancy in the mix, just go for the essential nutrients you have on hand. OK I admit, I did … [Read more...] about First Aid Foods