Use these 10 detox practices to increase energy and give your excretory organs a holiday. Years of exposure to pollution and chemicals, bad eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle can eventually overload the body and impair its natural healing ability. Many different channels of elimination including the skin, liver, gallbladder, lymphatic system, lungs, kidney, bladder […]
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It’s that time of the year again when long summer days stretch out delightfully and relaxation is the order of the day. Whether your December plans involve long lunches and festive dinners for more people than usual, or you’re determined to only spend time with a limited number of beloveds, food will no doubt be […]
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Whether planning an elegant dinner party or a hippie-chic picnic, choose food, flavours and an environment to create an adventure of delight. Although traditional dishes may get you feeling all warm and fuzzy, customary holiday feasts are heavy on the digestion and can leave you with post menu exhaustion. Rather than labouring for ages in […]
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LEAVES, ROOTS & SHROOMS ~ superfood brews to rival coffee Perky, salutary and therapeutic, add superpowers to your daily brew with nourishing and healing ingredients. Here are three options chosen for both their taste and the nourishing effect on the body. Once you have tasted them; Root Coffee, Chaga Latte and Ashwagandha Sleep Tonic are […]
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It’s not hocus pocus; new studies have revealed that adding a daily dose of culinary mushrooms to your summer salad, or crudités platter is highly advantageous in supporting the body against cancer. The study looked at 17 cancer studies published between 1966 and 2020, with data on more than 19,500 cancer patients. According to Science Daily, […]
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HOW TO START A PLANT BASED DIET Jump start your plant based life. Determination, enthusiam and an appeitie for new yummy food is all you need. Improve your health and help heal the planet. A few weeks ago I completed my first 20km trail run in Paarl. I believe my plant based lifestyle was instrumental […]
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USE Açaí BERRY AS A FABULOUS BOOSTER Açaí, a nutrient-rich berry from the rain forests of Brazil, is your passport to good health especially during change of season. Freezing temperatures, cold winds and load shedding all create the perfect conditions in which colds and flu flourish. To fight them off boost your immune system by […]
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DETOX AS A MINDSET DETOX AS A MINDSET Rather than taking a few weeks out of your schedule to follow a strict regimented eating plan, or trying to negotiate the latest fad diet, make a toxin-free existence part of your lifestyle. Let the principles work for your body, mind and emotions as well. Ko Chohan, […]
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“The greatest joy is in transforming our situation. The revolution begins by changing the body’s condition.” MACROBIOTICS: HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND PEACE Macrobiotics is often thought of as simply a dietary prescription. In effect, it is much more than that. Rather than being a rigid set of guidelines, it requires individuals to take responsibility for their […]
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5 TIPS – EATING FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE What, when and how much you eat can have a dramatic effect on your stamina, performance and recovery. Eat food that boosts your performance and helps with muscle recovery. Follow our tips through each food group and add more power to your work-out. DID YOU KNOW? Flaxseed oil provides […]
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