When you first start making kombucha, it can be a daunting process. You’ll look at your jar and freak out. “Is it meant to look this ugly?” Kombucha is not known for it’s picture perfect appearance. In fact, it will be so ugly (the uglier, the better!) that you’ll feel like a mad scientist with […]
The weather is warming up and it’s pretty tempting to reach for a soft drink or sugary fruit juice. Even if fruit juice is marketed as a healthy alternative to soft drink, it comes as a surprise to find out that it can contain as much sugar as a soft drink. A 250ml processed orange juice […]
Grow your own nutritious and delicious pea shoots Grow your own pea shoots and add the health benefits of these nutrient rich greens to your diet. You’ll be amazed at how easy and quick they are to grow. In less than two weeks, you can have an abundant and beautiful crop of pea shoots. You […]
What could be better than starting your day with healthy, homemade granola? A bowl of granola will give you plenty of energy to face a busy morning and should keep you full until lunch time. Homemade granola is one of my favourite breakfasts and it tastes divine topped with kefir yoghurt, seasonal fruit and berries. The great […]
Mung beans are a good source of plant-based protein and a staple in many Asian and Indian dishes. There’s nothing like a spicy, Indian moong dal made of split mung beans. Have you tried sprouting your own mung beans? It’s easy and within 2-5 days they are ready to be used in your salads, soups, stir fries […]
Start your day on a healthy note with a delicious breakfast smoothie. We’ve put together a list of our favourite recipes that are a fantastic alternative to boring toast or plain porridge. These smoothies will give you the energy you need to get up and get going – and they are quick and easy to prepare. Oats […]
Did you know that you can mix wheatgrass with a range of fruit and vegetables? It adds to the flavour and goodness of your juice without the potent taste of pure wheatgrass juice. One of the most refreshing drinks has to be wheatgrass and lemon juice. Lemon is known as a cleansing and digestive aid, while […]
Make your own vegan-friendly soy milk Have you tried making your own soy milk? It’s easy, inexpensive, dairy-free and vegan friendly. The biggest benefits of making your own soy milk is that you can make it from non-GMO, Australian soy beans and without processed sugars or additives and preservatives. A little bit of vanilla extract […]
This quick and easy cleansing juice tastes beautiful and is oh-so good for you. It has the sweetness of fresh pineapple and a little bit of tang from the ginger. You can add more ginger if you like a spicy and stronger taste. Ginger is a fantastic aid for digestion and one of our favourite […]
Beetroot, carrot and ginger juice Beetroot is a versatile, power-packed, nutrient boosting veggie that does wonders for your diet. Here’s a juice recipe that mixes the goodness of beetroot with other root vegetables. The beetroot and carrot give the juice a sweet taste while the ginger adds a spicy and tangy taste. Tangy beetroot juice: […]
