After a whirlwind book tour that took us to Bali, Melbourne (twice!) onto Sydney and home to Byron, "The little red book that could" has been well received across land and sea. Here's a few snaps and snippets of media, radio and the Byron Bay book launch at St. Elmo last week. Tune into Melbourne radio 3RRR ON DEMAND and get The Healing Feeling and some spring detox tips! You can download the Byron Shire News review here: Read Byron Shire News -The Healing … [Read more...] about Byron Bay gets The Healing Feeling
Quinoa
WH’s 101 Best Nutrition Tips – Expert Panel
WH's 101 Best Nutrition Tips - Expert Panel Recently Women's Health magazine asked me for my best nutrition tips. Here's my absolute go to guide. Energy Alkalise, Alkalise, Alkalise, Alkalise! Sea vegetables have been used as food and medicine for thousands of years for their therapeutic qualities and rich mineral source. Some are salty, mild, or sweet, some have strong sea flavour. Overall they have some of the richest alkalising properties on the planet. In addition, a healthy … [Read more...] about WH’s 101 Best Nutrition Tips – Expert Panel
Exclusive Raw and Paleo Masterclass – April 27th Melbourne
Just pulled this one out from my hat as the planets have aligned to bring me to Melbourne at the end of the month so there's never been a better time to host an exclusive masterclass in two of the most talked about diets to date - Raw Food and Paleo. I'll be sharing my knowledge of both styles and also revealing some well guarded secrets from my Surf Spa Food tuckerbox. Be quick as this class will sell out within days. Exclusive Raw & Paleo Masterclass Raw Food & Paleo Interactive … [Read more...] about Exclusive Raw and Paleo Masterclass – April 27th Melbourne
More Heathtalks Quinoa
Since it's quinoa week on Healthtalks TV here's another recipe that Jess and I have thrown together for you. Click the image below to watch [tentblogger-youtube Uy7-aZr26yk] A quick and healthy alkalising quinoa recipe 1 cup cooked white quinoa 3 fresh shitake, finely sliced 2 stalks celery, finely sliced 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 tablespoon Brookfarm macadamia nut oil 1/4 cup activated almonds. sliced lengthwise 1 lime, juice only 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 punnet … [Read more...] about More Heathtalks Quinoa
Quinoa – The Queen of Seeds
I was first introduced to quinoa when I commenced my nutritional studies at the Melbourne College of Natural Medicine (now Endeavour College) in 1999. It was terribly hard to source then and even harder to pronounce! I was fascinated by its health claims and spent many a month experimenting with it. Much to my delight I discovered back then that it lends itself well as a salad ingredient, a warm accompaniment and is delicious as a warm pudding in winter with quince or … [Read more...] about Quinoa – The Queen of Seeds
Healthtalks – Quinoa, pea, sesame and shiso salad
In today's episode of Healthtalks TV Mel and I get green and seedy with quinoa. You can read the full quinoa story here and watch the clip by clicking the image below. [tentblogger-youtube 3nqEgvU4kuA] _____________ Botanically, quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is derived from the Chenopodium or goosefoot family - as is spinach, chard and beets. It is native to the Andean region of South America where it is the principal food of the area. Its leaves are similar to those of both the … [Read more...] about Healthtalks – Quinoa, pea, sesame and shiso salad
Best Spa Food
A stay at this boutique, ocean-side, health-spa retreat is almost worth it for the cuisine alone: who knew food could be so seriously delicious and healthy? In today's Age and Sydney Morning Herald my Surf Spa Food was chosen as Australia's best Spa Food destination. Food Cabarita Ocean Health Retreat, NSW A stay at this boutique, ocean-side, health-spa retreat is almost worth it for the cuisine alone: who knew food could be so seriously delicious and healthy? Cabarita's food … [Read more...] about Best Spa Food
Sam radiates that healing feeling
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Why I am a Wellness Warrior?
So my great mate Jess aka The Wellness Warrior and co-host at Healthtalks TV asked me, well a few poignant and heavy questions the other day. One is so hardcore I had to share it with you and I'm sure she won't mind me re-posting them. You can read more of the "WHY" as I just published my first book which you can buy here. Foodie Friday: Samantha Gowing by The Wellness Warrior Today’s Foodie Friday is someone I love, admire and have so much respect for. Sam Gowing is a therapeutic chef, an … [Read more...] about Why I am a Wellness Warrior?
healthtalks TV
The wait is over, here's the healthiest thing you'll see all day! Welcome to healthtalks TV http://youtu.be/j-mLLv1AyU0 Since we first mentioned our plans a few weeks back, on all of our blogs and on the Face Book page, there’s been a lot of speculation and comment from many of you about where we might be seen, which Channel we might be on and at what time? [tentblogger-youtube M9CqTElKEfY&w=560&h=315] Well, the fact is that we’re not launching on TV - although who knows, … [Read more...] about healthtalks TV
Quinoa – the Queen of Seeds
The Queen of Seeds - Who makes an ingredient popular? The popularity of an ingredient may be steeped in a plethora of origins – economical, agricultural, seasonal - often it’s a social or health trend that is dictated by chefs, the media and consumer demand. Quinoa, an ancient native seed originally from South America is a case of all of the above. A decade ago this alkalising cereal was just beginning to show her face on less than a handful of Australian menus and would only be found in … [Read more...] about Quinoa – the Queen of Seeds
How to cook with quinoa
Quinoa is native to the Andean region of South America where it is the principal food of the area. Often considered a grain, it is actually a seed that is celebrated for its high levels of protein and vitamins B & E and iron. It's an instant alkaliser! Read through the recipe for and discover the tea towel method I learnt when I was working at Minami Japanese restaurant in South Yarra in 1985 as this is how Japanese chefs complete the absorption method for rice - and I have never looked … [Read more...] about How to cook with quinoa