Monthly Archives: December 2012

Berry Pancakes

Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten 30g of protein powder (whey protein isolate), vanilla 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 tablespoons xylitol 1 cup blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries 2 tablespoons coconut oil Method Blend all ingredients except berries and coconut oil in blender. … Continue reading

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New Year Brain Boosters

  Traditionally, the New Year brings many resolutions regarding health. However, strict regimes and the stress involved with maintaining these all while keeping up with a hectic life, may over burden brain function. Mental performance is powerfully influenced by diet. … Continue reading

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Christmas Panforte

  Ingredients: 2 sheets Rice paper 100g Almonds 60g Hazelnuts 60g Pecans 30g Pistachios 60g Dried Apricots, roughly chopped 60g Turkish Figs, roughly chopped 70g Prunes 30g Sultanas 30g Mixed Peel 1 cup Gluten free flour 175g Honey 175g Sugar … Continue reading

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Christmas Drinks – Christmas Cheer?

    As the balanced individuals that we are, many of us will be enthused about cutting a little bit loose over Christmas and New Year’s Day. While moderation is always the key with regards to alcohol consumption, it is … Continue reading

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Christmas Ham

  By Nick Grivas 1 x 4kg ham 2 cups Guinness stout Glaze: 3/4 cup firmly packed coconut palm sugar or brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard 3/4 tsp ground cardamom (grind your own seeds and the flavour will … Continue reading

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Healthy Options This Silly Season

  Nutritionist Megan Crockart’s tips to get you through the silly season without packing on the pounds: Christmas/New Year in Australia has a focus on drinking alcohol. Think about Organic and/or preservative free wines to make it that little tiny … Continue reading

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Vive Summer San Pell Mocktail

  By Nick Grivas Serves 4 750ml bottle San Pellegrino (don’t opt for a lesser quality mineral water as San Pell makes this drink something special) 2 Juicy limes cut into 6 Handful of fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup coconut … Continue reading

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Raw Chocolate Torte

  This would be great at Christmas or any time of year! So quick and easy too with no baking! Base: 1 cup macadamia nuts 9 California dates (fresh dates) (remove seed) 1/2 cup desiccated coconut Pinch of salt Pinch … Continue reading

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Asparagus is in Season in December

. Asparagus has been used as a healing food for many centuries – Traditional Chinese Medical Practitioners have used it for everything from arthritis to reproductive disorders. The high potassium, low sodium mineral balance makes the plant a natural diuretic, … Continue reading

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Bach Flower Essences – Gentle Healing

. Alex Beck-Brandl, Naturopath discusses Bach Flower Essences. The popular “Rescue Remedy”, which can help in an emergency or where shock and pain occur, is certainly the most known flower essence. But this is only one aspect of the system … Continue reading

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