I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts!

I recently returned from two weeks of bliss in Phuket, Thailand. Mum and I jetted off for a mother-daughter mini break to reconnect, reflect and wrap up 2011 through soaking up copious amounts of sun, fresh fruit, tasty fresh seafood, Thai massages, bikram yoga; lots and lots of Thai coconuts.  I think it was a combination of the copious amounts...

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The social butterflies guide to health

One of the biggest challenges so many of us social butterflies face is maintaining our healthy lifestyles with all the temptations of socialising - which in our society often invovles dining out and social drinking. I often hear so many women say "to be healthy I pretty much have to become a recluse" - this is not the case. We actually can still...

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Raw Organic Cocao Brownies

I figured I need to throw in a bit of light heartedness following my last two posts - which are quite heavy and serious in tone. What better way to break up the week and blog with some Chocolate! My good friend celebrated her birthday over the weekend, and adores chocolate brownies, alas I thought I would take this opportunity to whip her up...

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Nature Cure

The following post is an extract from one of my most recent essays for my Naturopathic Philosophy assessement. The question of interest being 'is it possible to be in harmony with the nature cure influences in the 21st century?' A very interesting topic, extract as follows....Many basic principles of Naturopathy are derived from the European...

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Water - The Fountain of Youth

History and literature has many stories about the famed Fountain of Youth. This fountain was said to be the source of the water of life, the magic elixir which cured illnesses, renewed strength & energy and reversed the aging process. Water has been used through the centuries of Natural and Alternative therapies through the detoxification processes...

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Juicy Goodness

Drinking fresh fruit and vegetable juice is so beneficial to health and  is more than a delicious way to start the day. It can increase your energy, give you a glowing complexion, strengthen your immune system and reduce your risk of disease, just to name a few. Fresh juices supply your body with significant amounts of vitamins, minerals and...

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Curried Lentil, Carrot & Cashew Soup

There is 'technically' only 1 more month left of winter - thank goodness! However, this means 'technically' only 1 more month left of nice warm comfort foods. I personally love a good soup in winter to keep me warm, team this with some curry and you won't even feel the cold! Curried lentil, carrot & cashew soup is one of my favourites. I...

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Naturally Beautiful Skin

The skincare business is a multi-billion dollar industry, every week there seems to be a new product on the market to cure acne, or eliminate your wrinkles and shrink your pores - this is all well and good, but the question remains - what is it that you are actually feeding your skin, and eventually being absorbed into your bloodstream? Your...

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Superfood of the Day - Purple Corn Extract

Purple Corn Extract Hail the Super foods - these are foods that are very high in essential nutrients that can help us reach optimum levels of health by providing us with vitamins and minerals which are missing from our diets. Grown in South America and in particular Peru for thousands of years, Purple Corn is one of nature's richest sources of...

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Let's get Freekeh

Just when you thought you had all your grains covered, comes the new amazing Freekeh (pronounced free-ka). An ancient grain that can be used in the modern lifestyle. Green wheat Freekeh is a delicious, highly nutritious grain made from roasted green grains. It is free from any chemicals or GMO. Freekeh grains are harvested while still young,...

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Holy Spirooli !

Over the weekend I celebrated my birthday; and every year I treat myself to a gift I have been holding out for. This year I decided to buy myself a 'Spriooli' yes you heard correctly, a Spi-roo-li. Sounds like some crazy kitchen contraption, and indeed it is. If you have ever wondered how chefs get those cool curly carrots, perfectly sliced cucumber...

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A Safer & Cleaner Home

Creating a greener and effectively safer home is just as important as what we eat, our beauty regimes and how we think. Our homes aren't safe and clean if the air we are breathing in are polluted with chemicals from common household cleaners. Below is a list adapted from the Environmental Working Group's website (www.ewg.org) - follow these and protect...

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Organic (Or-gan-ik)

Organic(or-gan-ik) -Adjective 1. Nothing or pertaining to a class of chemical compounds that formerly comprised only those existing in or derived from plants or animals, but that now includes all other compounds of carbon. The Organic/Raw food era is taking the world by storm, as consumers are becoming more and more conscious of what they are putting...

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Book Club

Now in between my full time job at a magazine publisher, and part time Nutrition studies I do find it hard to fit in my leisure reading time. However I have recently stumbled across an amazing book which is taking up a lot of my spare time. Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss is an amazing read - and I am only half way complete. Dr. Myss...

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Featured Recipe: Raw Power Balls

Ingredients     1/2 teaspoon cinnamon     1/4 cup desiccated coconut     1 cup nuts (raw almonds, cashews, macadamias)     1/2 cup pitted chopped organic dates     1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped     1/2 cup raisins     2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder  ...

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You DO make friends with salad...

Our favourite yellow man Homer Simpson once gallivanted around Springfield singing 'You don't make friends with salad' ... well sorry buddy do I have news for you! I think perhaps he was referring to a boring garden salad; think your typical iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, carrot and grated cheese - YAWN! Good news, there are salads that are interesting,...

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Natural sweetness in your life!

This post is inspired by the "I promise I'll start next week-ers"... think, if you have heard these words come out of your mouth or your friends mouths "OMG, I need chocolate", "I can't function without my sugary coffee in the mornings", "If I don't eat some form of sugar right now I am going to go crazy". We all know this country, no this world...

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Loving Earth Organic Raw Chocolate!

A dear friend of mine recently surprised me with a little delicious treat in which I have to share. Now you may be sceptical given the nature of this blog, when I say this certain treat is a Chocolate Bar. This is not your ordinary Chocolate Bar people, this bar is actually good for you :) Now as I work in Marketing I am always a bit sceptical...

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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

  "If you wish to see why the body is the way it is, look at how you have been thinking for the past 10 years. If you wish to see how your body will be in 10 years time, look at how you are thinking now" Buddha 550BC...

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Winter Workout Tips

So winter has officially arrived in Sydney, today is a chilly max temperature of 14 degrees Celsius. I personally am the worst when it comes to the cold; for example last year whilst travelling through Europe - it was probably about 10 degrees in London and I was concerned I would get frost bite (yes ... self confessed hypochondriac). Anyways, apart...

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Ginger, Chili & Garlic Salmon

A delicious meal I like to cook, is Ginger, Chili & Garlic Salmon. Salmon is an excellent source of Omega-3, an essential fatty acids our bodies need as they have anti-clotting, anti-inflammatory and immune stimulating functions. Salmon is one of the more expensive fish types; but it is worth spending the extra pennies. 1-2 serves a week is...

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Tasty Tofu Obsession..

Those of you who know me well, probably know about my little 'food obsessions' I go through from time to time. It is like I am a pregnant women with my bizarre cravings - however the body is usually telling us something when we crave certain nutritional elements. One week for me it was Eggplant! However at the moment I am so into Tofu it is not...

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Butter Vs. Margarine

There is much debate in the health industry regarding which is best for health, butter or margarine. In particular, there is much concern over the intake of trans fatty acids and the possible risk it poses to health. Many of us are ill-informed by marketing ploys and fad diets, but we actually do need fats in our diets. However don't be fooled...this...

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Hump Day Inspiration

A light hearted post for today - for this fine Wednesday, the first day of Winter Some beautiful inspiration, quotes and images... Images courtesy of http://imgfave.com/wena504/pag...

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Acai Berry Superfood Bars...

Snacking in between meals is a good way to speed up your metabolism, as well as reduce over indulging during your main meals. I have been munching on these bars of absolute goodness. They are not only so deliciously addictive, but SO good for you. They have been on the market in Australia for a while now, and are sold in most health food...

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