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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