Raw Chocolate Cream Eggs

March 24, 2018

Now you might hear a few people say that making your own easter eggs is a pain in the backside.

But really – it’s actually pretty easy… & a lot of fun too! Especially if you get to lick the bowl 😉

And the end result… beautiful, creamy & deliciously healthy easter eggs!

Because one of the main ingredients is coconut oil, the chocolate starts to melt when under heat – so it’s really easy to shape it with your hands… it can a bit fiddly though!

Also, because raw chocolate does melt easier then normal chocolate, you’ll need to keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to eat them.

Apart from that it’s pretty smooth sailing!

Alright – let’s get to the recipe!

Raw Chocolate Cream Eggs:

Ingredients

250ml of raw chocolate (recipe here)

2 sets of medium silicone easter egg moulds (I purchased mine from spotlight for 10 bucks, & there are 6 half-egg moulds per set)

1/4 cup Cashews

1/2 cup Coconut Cream

1 Tbsp. Raw Honey

1/8 cup Raw Cacao

1/4 Tsp. Vanilla Bean Powder

Method

The easter egg shells
Once you have whizzed up your raw chocolate in the blender (following our raw chocolate recipe here), pour the chocolate into the first set of moulds all the way up to the very top. Carefully place in the fridge.

Refrigerate for around 30 minutes so that the chocolate has hardened around the outside, but is still slightly gooey in the middle.

Evenly scoop out the gooey insides with a spoon so you are left with a nice thick easter egg shell (around 2-3mm).

Place the gooey remains back into the blender and whizz until silky smooth again.

Pour into the next set of moulds and repeat process but this time you can eat the gooey remains 🙂

At this stage, all easter eggs (half eggs) should be hollowed, sitting in their moulds, & chilling in the fridge.

The filling

Whilst your easter egg shells are chilling in the fridge, put the remaining ingredients (1/4 cup Cashews, 1/2 cup Coconut Cream, 1 Tbsp. Raw Honey, 1/8 cup Raw Cacao, 1/4 Tsp. Vanilla Bean Powder) into a high speed blender and whizz up until smooth and creamy.

Take the easter egg shells out of the fridge and pour the chocolate cream filling into them.

Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.

The joining of the egg.

Just incase you’re unclear, the easter egg moulds are made up of 6 half-eggs, so you need to join your eggs together in order to make 3 full eggs (making 6 eggs in total as there are 2 sets of moulds).

Joining the eggs is no way near as difficult as it sounds! All you do is pop out the half-eggs from their moulds, place two of your half-eggs together (to make one full egg) and then start rubbing the join (where the 2 half eggs meet up) with your finger.

The coconut oil will start to heat up and the chocolate will come together. This can be a bit fiddly but it’s a lot of fun!

Once they’re joined, pop them back in the fridge for around 15 minutes so the joints can harden.

Voilà, you have easter eggs!

Top tips from the eggspert

Hah couldn’t resist!

+ Pop the moulds onto a plate before filling with chocolate, once filled with chocolate pop the plate (with the moulds) in the fridge so you don’t spill any chocolate!

+ Remember to be gentle with the eggs as they can break easily

+ If you leave the chocolate in the fridge for too long before you have scooped the middle out and the middle becomes hard, don’t stress! I did this a few times, you just need to press a little firmer with you spoon to get the middle out.

+ If the eggs break or you have any mishaps, again don’t stress, it’s such an easy chocolate to work with…just like clay remember!

+ Don’t forget to put music on and have a lot of fun!

+ You can fill these bad boys with anything yummy – I made a few Strawberry filled ones as well by blending some freshly picked strawberries with cashews, coconut cream, vanilla & raw honey – yum!

Any questions – please let me know.

Crystal x

P.S – If you liked this recipe, you’re going to LOVE our newly updated eBook – The Healthy Chocolate Recipe Collection!

Click here or on the picture below to download your copy for free 🙂

Fudgy Paleo Pumpkin Brownies

March 15, 2018

As we’re now in beautiful Autumn & my beloved summer veg are coming to an end, I have an overhaul of pumpkins that I need to use up.

Combine this with my love for rich chocolate & naturally I wanted to make brownies out of them!

I know a lot of people have jumped on to the ‘Sweet potato’ brownie train – so why not pumpkin!

Sweet pots are awesome, I love them… but just quietly, we love pumpkin a little more because they’re lower in sugar!

The other thing about sweet potato brownies is that they all call for A LOT of nut butter. Now don’t get me wrong… I absolutely LOVE nut butter (NOT peanut butter – peanuts are NOT nuts!), you’ll find nut butter in A LOT of my recipes – but A. it’s bloody expensive & B. I didn’t have any on hand & wasn’t willing to wait. :p

So, without planning to put these babies up on the blog, I raided my pantry & mixed a few bits & bobs together wondering if the combination would actually taste any good.

Well – not only was it really easy to whip up… but they tasted AWESOME! Anth (like usual) ate the majority so I had to make them again.

And they again tasted AWESOME! So awesome that I really wanted to share it with you!

In fact they’re going to become a standard sweet treat in our house now because they are quick, cheap & easy! Exactly what you want it a wholesome dessert!

Alright – so before we get started with the recipe, let me give you some notes.

Brownie Notes:

* You want to squeeze the excess moisture out of the pumpkin before blending it up with the rest of the ingredients. I’ve tested both & the taste + texture of the brownie is a lot better when the pumpkin isn’t watery! To do this, simply grate the pumpkin and put it in a nutmilk bag, then squeeze out the liquid. Alternatively you can just squeeze with your hands!

* The recipe calls for 2 cups of pumpkin, this is 2 cups once the moisture has been squeezed out.

* Once the brownies have baked for 30 minutes, they might feel a little under cooked. This is perfectly normal for brownies as they are meant to be gooey & will continue cooking a little whilst cooling down. Unless they feel very undercooked I urge you not to put them back in the oven! Have trust in them :p

* In the photos you will see pieces of chocolate on top of the chocolate sauce. These are ‘cacao nibs’ which can be purchased from health food stores. I always add a sprinkle to my ‘chocolatey’ creations however this is totally optional! 🙂

* If you want to make these brownies completely nut free, just substitute the macadamia oil for coconut oil.

Chocolate Sauce Notes:

* The longer you blend, the thinner the sauce will be. This is because as the blender heats up, the coconut butter will heat up & begin to liquify. If the sauce is too runny to place over your brownies just place it in the fridge until it thickens up. Easy!

* If you don’t have coconut butter you can just add more coconut oil instead – if you go down this route you will need to refrigerate the sauce to let it thicken up a bit before spreading on top of brownies. You may also want to add a little more honey as the coconut butter adds sweetness to it – the coconut oil will not.

Okay – let’s get to the recipe 🙂

INGREDIENTS

Wet Ingredients

2 cups grated pumpkin *see note above

1/4 cup macadamia oil

1/4 cup coconut oil

2 eggs

3 tbsp raw honey

Dry Ingredients

3/4 cup cacao

2 tbsp coconut flour

1 tsp gluten free baking powder

Chocolate Sauce

1/2 cup cacao

1/2 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup coconut butter *see note above

2 tbsp raw honey

METHOD

Preheat oven to 185C. & line a rectangular baking dish with parchment paper.

Place all wet ingredients into a food processor & process until smooth.

Place dry ingredients into a medium-large mixing bowl & mix to combine.

Pour the wet ingredients mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients & gently fold through until well combined.

Spoon out mixture into prepared baking dish and even out with a baking spatula.

Place in oven & bake for 30 minutes.

Take out of oven & leave to cool in baking dish – now it’s time to make your chocolate sauce for the top!

Place all ingredients into a high speed blender & blend until smooth.

Once brownies have cooled down, top with chocolate sauce & cut into squares.

Enjoy your brownies!

Everyday Easy Green Smoothie

February 22, 2018

One of my all time favourite ways to amp up my daily veg intake, is by drinking them!

In fact, in the last 5 years, I have tried to drink either a green juice or smoothie everyday.

Because they are just that powerful!

See, not only do greens help the body to clear out all the toxins it’s exposed to everyday (something that’s super important, now more than ever!), but they’re also packed with a huge range of vitamins, minerals & phytonutrients. Healthy liver function, more energy, reduced inflammation, weight loss & reduced cancer risk are just some of the benefits of consuming leafy greens on a regular basis!

+ as a little side bonus, especially in the summer time, drinking a beautiful ice cold green smoothie as opposed to eating a bunch of raw kale & silverbeet is about a billion times more delicious!!

Something that i’ve just started doing recently though, which not only makes my smoothies taste SO MUCH better, but also allows me to make them MUCH QUICKER, is freezing my veg into individual smoothie portions!

To do this, I put all of the veg through my Norwalk juicer grinder, & then portion them out into individual servings.

In one smoothie serving, I do 75g of kale, 75g of silverbeet & 120g zucchini.

Doing this instead of freezing the big leaves makes the smoothie so much smoother & it’s a lot easier to freeze. As an alternative to the Norwalk juicer grinder you could just place your leaves in a food processor!

And here’s where the real magic kicks it… When it’s time to make my smoothie, all I need to is take out one of the portions of veg from the freezer, add it into the blender with a few other bits & pieces & blend until smooth!

Super easy & wayyyy less bittery green tasting!!! Just nourishing & delicious!

Alright – let’s get to the recipe shall we!?

Ingredients

75g frozen kale
75g frozen silverbeet
120g frozen zucchini
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup coconut cream
1/2 cup water

* See notes above re frozen vegetables.

Method

Place all ingredients into a high speed blender.

Blend on high until the smoothie is completely smooth – as mentioned above, you might have to give your blender a helping hand by using a tamper!

Once smooth, pour into a big glass jar & enjoy!

P.S If you want even more delicious & nourishing recipes that will help you amp up your wholefoods ASAP, make sure you check out our new eBook Drink Your Way To Incredible Health right here! Loaded with over 30 of our favourite body-loving juices, smoothies, teas & tonics to repair, revitalise & energise your body!

Whether you’re after more energy throughout the day, a better sleep, improved digestion or maybe better skin or hair health (or all of the above!!) there’s a juice, smoothie, tea or tonic for it! All of which you’ll find in this book!

Paleo Ginger Cookies

February 22, 2018

Our paleo ginger cookies have recently become one of our favourite little nourishing bites to snack on throughout the day – yep, they’ve taken over the bliss balls!

These babies are SUPER easy to make (they only take a few minutes to whip up, & then 8 minutes in the oven!)…

They taste AWESOME…

PLUS, they’re loaded with 2 of our favourite body-loving ingredients – Ginger & Cinnamon!

Ginger improves digestion & relieves pain (more effectively than medication!), it also helps to prevent bacterial infections, treat nausea & reduce inflammation

Cinnamon has one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants of any spice! It increases insulin sensitivity, reduces inflammation & helps brain & heart function

Not too shabby right?

Alright 2 notes before we start:

1. As mentioned in the instructions below, you want to process the dry ingredients before adding the wet – this will give you a smoother cookie.

2. Once you’ve combined the dry & wet ingredients & processed it in the food processor, the batter will be very moist. Don’t think you need to add more dry ingredients in! Even though it’s incredibly moist now, this will go away in the baking process & basically make sure your cookies aren’t dry!

Okay – let’s get to the recipe!

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients
3/4 cup almond meal
3/4 cup coconut flakes
2 tbsp. ginger
2 tbsp. cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
1 egg
3 tbsp. coconut cream
3 tbsp. macadamia oil
1-2 tbsp. raw honey

Method

Preheat oven to 180C

Place all dry ingredients into a food processor & process until well combined

Now add all wet ingredients & process again until smooth

Line a flat cookie tray with parchment paper

Spoon out mixture into 16 even portions (or less if you want bigger cookies) & roll them into a ball with your hands. Place the 16 balls on the parchment paper and gently press them down so they become a little flatter

Note that the mixture will be wet & sticky, but this allows them to be softer once they have been baked!

Place in preheated oven & bake for 8 minutes.

Take out of oven & enjoy warm or wait until they have completely cooled! 🙂

Paleo Chocolate & Banana Bread

February 8, 2018

Today Anth & I are celebrating our 4 year wedding anniversary! And what better way to celebrate than with our gorgeously delicious Chocolate & Banana Bread… sans the gluten, dairy, sugar & grains!

I love whipping up this banana bread because it is just so quick & simple & tastes seriously amazing.

Normal banana bread is good… but the large gooey chocolate chunks throughout this loaf takes it to another level! (and did I mention how easy it is to whip up!!)

We cut it in thick slices & enjoy with a booch or herbal tea. It’s super moist and full of delicious goodness!

Alright like usual – let’s go over some pointers before we start.

– One the bread is cooked, I turn the oven off, open the oven door, and leave the bread in there to cool down. This helps it hold its shape & stay nice and risen.

– Wait until the banana bread has cooled down completely before you eat it! It will still cook a little whilst it’s cooling down and if you start cutting it in the cooling process it will lose its shape and be too moist. Wait until its completely cooled & it will be just perfect!

– We like to add some cacao nibs over the top for an extra bit of yumness – you could do this or even whip up some more raw chocolate but instead of freezing it to set, use it as a chocolate sauce to serve with the bread – or of course you can just leave it as it is – either way it’s going to be delicious!

– Sweetener wise, you’ll see that I’ve listed 2 tbsp organic raw honey for the chocolate & 5 medjool dates for the loaf. We use 1 tbsp of honey for the chocolate & 3 dates for the loaf and find this sweet enough – however we don’t like things that sweet – so in short – you can play around with the sweetness if you’re like us… or of course you can just stick to recipe if you prefer!

Alright – let’s get to it!

Ingredients

Chocolate Chunks:

1/2 cup cacao
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/8 cup coconut butter
2 tbsp honey

Banana Bread:

-Wet ingredients-
3 eggs, separated
1/2 tsp baking powder
3 large bananas
5 dates
1/2 cup coconut oil

-Dry ingredients-
2 cups almond meal
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp cinnamon

Method:

Place all ingredients for your chocolate chunks in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

Pour chocolate out into a rectangular silicone mould (we picked one up from Kmart for a few dollars!) & freeze for 20 minutes or until set.

Once set, break apart into large chunks (just using your hands) & place back in the freezer until your ready to add them to your loaf.

Preheat oven to 170C & line a loaf tin with parchment paper.

In a big bowl, mix all dry ingredients until combined.

Next, place all wet ingredients into a food processor except egg whites & baking soda (we’ll be using these in just a second) and process until combined.

Now place egg whites & 1/2 tsp baking soda in an electric mixer with a whisk attachment and whisk on the highest setting until firm peaks appear. How do you know when firm peaks appear? The ultimate test is to lift the bowl over your head (upside down!) – if they stay put you’re good to go! :p
If you don’t have an electric mixer you can whisk by hand super fast… it just takes a bit more effort!

Once your egg whites have turned into firm peaks you want to move fast. The faster you move the higher your loaf will rise and the fluffier it will be. Here’s what to do:

Mix your wet ingredients from the food processor into your dry ingredients. Do this quite gently with a baking spatula, but again, you want to move fast & make sure it is all combined. Now grab your chocolate pieces from the freezer & add them to your batter. Gently mix through.

Once your wet & dry ingredients are combined & the chocolate pieces have been mixed through, gently fold your egg whites through the batter by again using a baking spatula. It’s important to do this gently as you don’t want to knock all the air out. Did I mention it’s also important to move quickly :p

Now place batter into your prepared loaf tin (using your spatula) and smooth out the top.

Bake in oven for 50 minutes. Then switch oven off, open the oven door and let it cool in the oven. (As per my notes – I’ve found this gives it a better texture)

Once cooled, enjoy your Paleo Chocolate & Banana Bread! 🙂 xo

Herb crusted chicken breasts

February 1, 2018

You’re going to love these herb crusted chicken breasts!

It’s one of my absolute faves for a simple, nourishing & quick dinner that tastes INCREDIBLE!

I used to coat my chicken breasts in just almond meal, however this dish came about when I only had a tiny bit remaining… & needed something else to add to it so I could bulk it out & cover the whole breast!

Of course something that we always have an overload of is herbs – specifically chives, oregano & sage. They grow like weeds in our patches. So that was my replacement until I got some more almond meal….

Until I tasted the chicken.

Oh my goodness…… it was a billion times better than any almond crusted anything + herbs contain a heap of body loving phytonutrients to give it an awesome nutritional boost.

Check this out…

Chives are an awesome source of vitamin K + contain powerful antioxidants like lutein, zeaxanthin & allicin

Oregano contains rosmarinic acid which is a powerful antioxidant, & carnosol which is a phytonutrient with cancer fighting properties.

Sage contains anti-inflammatory compounds + beneficial flavonoids like apigenin & luteolin

Suffice to say – we never went back to just plain ol’ almond meal!

Serve it with a big green salad & a bit of cashew cheese or apple sauce (which we simply make by blending apples & cinnamon in a blender) & you’re laughing!

Now we still use half a cup of almond meal mixed into the herbs just to give it a gorgeous texture – however if you want to use 100% herbs thats fine too – they both work! (Just use more herbs that I’ve listed down in the ingredients)

A few additional tips before we start as well…

TIPS:

Don’t skimp on the egg! You want to cover your chicken breasts in a nice coating of egg as this will hold your herb coating in place! Try to use the whole egg for your 2 chicken breasts

Use shallow bowls, as opposed to a normal bowl for coating your chicken. You’ll get a much more even coverage this way..

Make sure you let your fat/oil heat up before you place your chicken breasts into the pan – this will help with the texture and make it go nice & crispy.

Be careful when turning your chicken over. You don’t want to lose your herb coating! I’ve found the best way is to use a pair of tongs.

Okay – let’s get to the recipe!

HERB CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS

INGREDIENTS

2 organic chicken breasts (we get ours from Cherry Tree Organics in Beaconsfield VIC)
2 tbsp. organic arrowroot powder
1 organic egg
1/2 cup organic almond meal
5 heaped tbsp. finely chopped herbs (we’ve used chives, oregano & sage)
3 tbsp. good quality animal fat or coconut oil (we’ve used duck fat)
A good pinch of pink salt

METHOD

Butterfly your chicken breasts to make a heart shape.
Coat each breast with arrowroot (using 1 tbsp per breast). Pat the arrowroot down into the chicken & make sure each side has been coated.
Crack your egg into a shallow bowl (as shown in the picture above) & whisk.
Dip/place your chicken breasts into the bowl with the whisked egg and completely coat each side in the egg.
Place almond meal & herbs into another shallow bowl & toss to combine (as shown in picture above).
Now dip/place your chicken breasts into the bowl with the almond meal & herbs, pressing the breasts down into the mix until both sides are completely covered. You should have no herb mix left by the end.
Place quality animal fat/coconut oil into a pan on medium heat & let the fat heat up.
Once heated, carefully add the breasts into the pan and cook on each side until golden brown (this usually takes us around 3-4 minutes per side)
Once crispy and golden, place onto nice plates, season with a good pinch of pink salt & serve with a big salad & cashew cheese or apple sauce.
Enjoy!

The incredible power of your kidneys + how to support them naturally!

January 21, 2018

Hey there!

Today I’m super excited to share with you my first vlog! Numero uno baby!

I’ve been wanting to start vlogging (video blogging!) for a while now because I want you to have the option of either watching or reading (or both if you like!)… but as you likely know we have so much going on here behind the scenes at THP I just never seemed to find the time!

Well today I finally bit the bullet, got out my camera & shot a vlog!

And carrying on from our latest series of posts diving deep into a particular system of the body (you can check out my thyroid post here & liver post here), my latest post is all about your INCREDIBLE kidneys & why oh why they’re so wonderful.

See, you might not know this… but they do a lot more than just detoxify your blood… In fact – as you’ll see from this video – poor performing kidneys can actually lead to issues like tinnitus or hair loss… crazy right?

In this video I’ll discuss your kidneys’ main functions from a Western & Eastern perspective (super cool stuff!)

The symptoms of dysfunctional kidneys

6 kidney loving wholefoods you can easily grow yourself to support your kidneys

Other awesome ways you can support your kidneys + what to stay away from which can otherwise harm them!

So click the play button below to watch the new vlog – or keep reading below if you prefer reading format!

Either way – Enjoy!

WRITTEN VERSION:

So, today I want to talk about an organ that’s incredibly important, but doesn’t seem to be getting anywhere near the level of attention that it deserves.

You know…we hear everyone talking about the gut or the liver & don’t get me wrong, I love my gut & liver! And having a healthy gut & liver is incredibly important – in fact, I wrote an entire post on the liver a little while back, you can check that out at here – but what I want to talk to you about today is the kidneys, see the kidneys play an essential role in our health, but most of the time they seem to be completely left out of the conversation!

So, here’s what we’re going to talk about… we’re going to talk about what the kidneys do & why they’re important, & we’re going to look at that from a Western & an Eastern (traditional Chinese medicine) perspective – really cool stuff!

We’re also going to talk about the symptoms of dysfunctional kidneys & some natural ways you can use to support them, including 6 kidney loving wholefoods you can easily grow yourself! (You know we have a bit of a thing for homegrown wholefoods!)

So, if you suffer from lower back pain, or ringing in your ears (also known as tinnitus), low energy or dark circles under your eyes – this post is definitely for you. There are other symptoms & we’ll talk about those shortly…

For now, let’s dig straight in!

YOUR KIDNEYS’ MAIN FUNCTIONS (from a Western Perspective):

So, the kidneys sit around your waist area on either side of your spine, they’re bean shaped & about the size of a fist…& they perform some super important functions in the body.

One of their main functions…& probably what they’re best known for…is filtering the blood of toxins & producing urine so those toxins can be excreted.

See, everything you put into your body, becomes part of you…you know that saying “You are what you eat?” It’s a cliché, but it’s true!

And if you’re eating processed or refined foods…things that contain a lot of sugar, additives, colourings, anything like that…your body is going to see it as a toxin & it’s going to end up in your blood, so it can be excreted…but if the toxic load gets too much it can put a serious strain on your kidneys, so you want to make sure you’re doing everything you can you reduce your toxic load & support your kidneys – we’ll talk more about that in a minute.

Let’s just quickly go over the other important functions of the kidneys:

They maintain pH balance inside the body, pH (or the potential of hydrogen) determines how acidic or alkaline the different systems of your body are, it’s a very important marker of health & it works on a scale from 0-14, 0 is very acidic, 14 is very alkaline & 7 is neutral. Now you want your blood pH to be a constant 7.4, slightly alkaline & it’s your kidneys job to keep it there
They regulate blood pressure by controlling the amount of water that’s excreted
They produce red blood cells – that’s a really big one, we need red blood cells to transport oxygen around the body
They maintain fluid & electrolyte balance
They activate Vitamin D, we know vitamin D is important for bone health, immune system function, it also reduces inflammation & even the risk of cancer. You can’t properly utilise vitamin D if you’re kidneys aren’t functioning properly!

Pretty important stuff!

So that’s looking at the kidneys from a western perspective.

YOUR KIDNEYS’ MAIN FUNCTIONS (from an Eastern Perspective):

Now let’s take a look at the eastern perspective. See, in eastern medicine, specifically TCM, the kidneys play an even bigger roll, eastern medicine takes a more holistic view of the body & considers the kidneys to be the root of life & the foundation of health.

They have control over our energy, our life force, our growth, hair, skin, nails, ears, reproduction, brain function, willpower, emotions (especially fear & anxiety), even our inspiration…pretty powerful stuff!

Now, let’s go over some of the issues you can expect to experience if you have dysfunctional kidneys:

Kidney pain or stones
Hair loss
Brittle Nails
Bladder issues
Swelling of the feet or legs
Cold feet & hands
Lower back pain
High blood pressure
Indigestion
Confusion, trouble concentrating
Sleep issues
Anxiety
Indecisiveness
Infertility
Dark circles beneath the eyes
Ringing ears (tinnitus)
Low energy

If you’re experiencing several of these symptoms, you could have some sort of kidney issue or dysfunction that needs to be addressed.

So, let’s take a look at some of the foods you can use to support your kidneys that you can easily grow yourself.

THE FOODS YOU CAN EAT TO SUPPORT YOUR KIDNEYS:

Beetroot* – Beetroot is a great source of B vitamins & contains powerful antioxidants that help to purify the blood of toxins, which helps to take the pressure off the kidneys.

Kale – Kale is packed with antioxidants & detoxifying compounds that help support & cleanse the kidneys

Spinach* – Spinach contains antioxidants that help to cleanse your whole body, especially the kidneys & they’re also a great source of important B vitamins

Garlic – Garlic contains powerful phytonutrients & helps to improve kidney function, reduce inflammation & also lower high blood pressure.

Ginger – Ginger helps to purify the blood & clear toxins from the kidneys

Turmeric – Turmeric has incredible anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce inflammation & infections of the kidneys. Make sure you add some black pepper to your turmeric, that’ll significantly increase the bioavailability of the curcumin, which is the compound responsible for turmeric’s benefits.

Nettle – Also known as stinging nettle, nettle is a powerful detoxer that really supports the kidneys & helps to purify the blood & it also builds blood.

Other kidney loving foods include:

Cherries & berries like blueberry & cranberry*
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Cucumber
Parsley*
Burdock root
Seaweed
Rehmannia
Dandelion
Celery*
Apple Cider Vinegar
Omega 3 fatty acids

*Note, you may need to reduce your consumption of foods with an asterisk if you suffer from kidney stones.

Other things you can do to support your kidneys:

Supplement with magnesium, vitamin B6 & E
Keep hydrated & drink plenty of filtered water!
Exercise regularly
Castor Oil Packs

Now let’s take a look at some of the things that can put a strain on or weaken your kidneys…

THINGS THAT CAN STRAIN/WEAKEN YOUR KIDNEYS:

Sugar
Dairy
Gluten
Caffeine (including cacao!)
Alcohol
Carbonated drinks
Refined Salt
Artificial sweeteners
Conventional, non grass fed animal products
Heavy metals
Conventional cleaning products, cosmetics & personnel care products.

So… you now know how incredibly important your kidneys are & if you want to do more to support them, you want to include more nutrient dense, antioxidant rich foods into your diet that are going to support & help cleanse them (& you definitely want to stay away from the things that are going to weaken them!)

Thanks so much for hanging out with me here today, if you enjoyed this please share it with someone you think could benefit from it!

Speak soon!

Anth x

Our 6 top tips to feel amazing this Christmas

December 21, 2017

You probably won’t be surprised to hear that Christmas is our favourite time of year – It’s kind of all I’ve been talking about for the last few weeks! :p

You may have also heard us mention that what really makes it special for us, is the food… so much so that last week, we released an entire ebook, A Very Healthy Christmas, out to the world, with over 40 of our best Chrissy recipes, all free from gluten, dairy, refined sugar & grains.

It was a bit of last minute decision to put this book out there – only giving ourselves about a month to put it altogether – but we were determined & made it happen.

For almost an entire month we dedicated ourselves 100% to this book. We put everything into it, & once it was done, we then shifted our focus to sharing it with as many people possible.

Then we realised that, SOMEHOW… it was December 21st & the tree wasn’t even fully up yet, we hadn’t done any Christmas shopping, & we hadn’t even really thought about the fact that we were just 5 days out from Christmas! Plus Christmas dinner is out our place of course!

Stressed much? Yep.

Which made me realise that for a lot of people, Christmas can be a stressful time every year…

All the prepping & organising (even if they’re not writing a book) can be incredibly overwhelming, which makes it easier to fall into the trap of using the holidays as an excuse to be a little looser with their food choices…or number of drinks.. which then by the end of it all, you feel even more exhausted than you did to begin with.

Well, I’m happy to let you know that, with a few pointers, it absolutely doesn’t need to be that way! In fact, just by doing a few simple things, you can feel awesome this Christmas.

You can still enjoy incredible food while being kind to your body, you can have a glass of wine & still feel amazing afterwards, you can feel calm & ENJOY yourself throughout the day!

Okay – Let’s get on with it shall we? Here are our 6 top tips for you to feel amazing this Christmas!

1. Drink more water

This might sound obvious, but it is SO easy to overlook. You need to make sure you’re getting enough water.

To work out how much water you need, just multiply your body weight in kg by 33 to get the amount in mls. E.g. 73 (my weight in kg) x 33 = 2409 so I need around 2.4L per day.

Now it’s important to note that’s the minimum amount you need, so if you’re drinking alcohol, you need to increase your water intake to compensate.

One more note – try to make sure you aren’t drinking water 15 mins before & after you eat so you don’t interfere with digestion.

2. Glutathione

There are several supplements I think everyone should take, but while we’re on the subject of alcohol, there’s 1 in particular that will assist your liver in detoxing & reduce the damage of the alcohol in case you do decide to get a little jolly.

Glutatione is also referred to as the master antioxidant, it’s important for liver & immune function & it gets totally wiped out by alcohol.

Take high quality L-Glutathione if you’re going to enjoy a few drinks this Christmas. You can also add B vitamins & activated charcoal to the list for an extra dose of goodness.

3. Create your Christmas feast with Wholefoods

Back in the day, our Christmas feast was loaded with sugar & gluten, packed with preservatives, cooked in rancid oils & processed to the point where they contain zero nutritional value, unfortunately, this can be true for many other people as well.

The great thing is that it’s totally possible to create amazing Christmas recipes that are made of 100% wholefoods.

If you don’t believe me, check out A Very Healthy Christmas. I’m talking Salted Caramel & Choc Brownie Trifle, tarts, lasagne, puddings…. ALL made out of wholefoods, free from gluten, dairy, refined sugars & grains.

4. Don’t forget your greens

While we’re on the subject of wholefoods, it’s important not to forget your greens!!

Leafy greens contain phytonutrients – compounds that play a critical role in supporting the detox process & helping you to adapt better to stress.

I know what you’re thinking. Anth it’s Christmas!! I’m not having a plate of boring leaves!!!

The good news is that you can dress them up or include them in your main dishes! There’s an awesome recipe for Creamed Silverbeet in A Very Healthy Christmas which every man & his reindeer will smash down – so no excuses! :p

5. Sleep

This cannot be overstated, you need your sleep. Really try to prioritise this. Sleep is when our body balances our hormones & repairs the damage caused by a stressful day. Try your best to stay organised so you’re not stuck up until 2am preparing the Christmas puddings & aim to be in bed by 10pm to wake up at 6am. A magnesium supplement & lemon balm tea can help if you struggle to get to sleep.

6. Enjoy yourself (+ an awesome calming exercise!)

Presents, family, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, there’s a lot happening on the 1 day (or if you’re like us, the few days) of Christmas, I get it! But the whole point of it all is that you actually enjoy it! Try not to look at it as this big stress or wait until the last guest has walked out the door before you stop holding your breath! Be excited for presents, the amazing food & for the people you’ll be spending your time with. And if you really feel things piling on, try this simple, yet incredibly effective breathing exercise:

Take a deep, diaphragmatic breath in through your nose for 5 seconds, hold it for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds. Repeat this 5 times & you’ll have brought yourself back from fight or flight & back into rest & digest mode, that’s the place you want to be in when you sit down to that gorgeous Christmas feast!

And that’s a wrap.

All of these things are so simple to do, & I promise you, you will feel soooooo much better throughout the silly season – even if you can only action one of them!!

I hope you have an incredible Christmas, & if you have any questions – drop me a line!

Anth x

The amazing role of your liver + the foods you can eat & grow to support it (& reap all the liver loving benefits!)

November 24, 2017

Your liver is such an incredible organ…& not just because it can take care of that extra glass of wine you had last night 😉

In addition to helping your body to deal with alcohol, the liver plays a crucial role in over 500 critical bodily functions!

Here are some of the amazing things that it does:

– First & foremost… Detoxification! This is what your liver was made to do! See, we’re exposed to an insane amount of toxins every single day, pollution, pesticides, drugs, alcohol, medications, food additives, plastics, heavy metals…but our liver has to convert them into safer substances BEFORE we can excrete them! Amazing right?

– It produces bile, a substance that is needed to breakdown fats & to absorb fats + fat soluble nutrients (like vitamin A, D, E & K) & move waste products out of the body.

– It stores important vitamins & minerals needed to support the detox process

– It produces cholesterol, an essential compound that every cell in our body needs to function!

– It produces important proteins

– It manages blood glucose levels

– It helps the blood to clot after an injury

– It helps the immune system function

– It clears out old or damaged red blood cells

Not too shabby right?

One could even say absolutely incredible!

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

Now while your liver is an organ of many talents…I want to zero in on the detox process, because this is one of the most important tasks it performs… & it’s your best line of defence against all the toxins you’re exposed to on a daily basis!

Here’s how the detox process works:

As I mentioned above, your liver has to convert toxins into safer substances BEFORE you can excrete them!

Now wherever the toxin comes from (most come from external sources, but some are actually produced inside our own bodies)… your liver has a 2 part approach to dealing with them, known as phase 1 & phase 2 liver detoxification.

Here they are in a nutshell:

Phase 1:

Most of the toxins we’re exposed to are fat soluble, meaning they can’t be broken down by water, so you can’t pee them out. In phase 1, your liver makes them less harmful by making them water soluble, meaning you can now pee them out 🙂

Phase 2:

Even though they’ve been made safer, the toxins still need a little bit of a push before they can be excreted. In phase 2 your liver uses sulfur & certain amino acids to finish them off & get the job done.

So that’s the detox process, sounds pretty simple, right? But here’s the thing…

You’re liver can only handle so many toxins at one time, & if it is over worked for too long, it can’t function properly & can slow down its ability to detox, leading to a build-up of toxins in the body.

Go on, read that bit again :p

This can lead to a whole list of issues, including:

– Gas or bloating

– Constipation

– Yellowing of the skin/eyes

– Skin issues like acne & eczema

– Chronic fatigue

– Chronic inflammation

– An over active immune system

– Brain fog, memory loss

– Hormone imbalance

(Btw if you suffer from a number of these symptoms & you think you think you might have an issue with your liver, make an appointment with a functional medicine practitioner asap)

Nasty stuff right? Definitely not what you want!

So you can see why it’s so important to support your liver in any way you can, yes?

Here are the nutrients that are absolutely critical for liver function & healthy detoxification:

– Sulfur

– B Vitamins

– Folate

– Vitamin A

– Vitamin E

– Vitamin C

– Beta Carotene

– Zinc

– Selenium

– Glutathione

– Amino Acids

There are some incredible liver loving foods out there that you can easily grow yourself! (we try to have a spot in our patches for each of these veggies as much as possible!) Take a look:

Rocket – Rocket contains vitamin K & powerful phytonutrients

Kale – Kale is an excellent source of nutrients & contains B vitamins

Mustard Greens – Mustard Greens are a great source of folate & also contain vitamin, C & E

Watercress – Watercress is packed with antioxidants as well as vitamins K & C

Bok Choy – Bok choy contains vitamin B6, folate & is a great source of vitamin C & K

Onion – Onion contains powerful antioxidants & anti-inflammatory phytonutrients. It’s also a good source of vitamin C & B6

Leek – Leek contains powerful antioxidants, & is a good source of vitamins K, C & folate

Now you may have noticed a bit of a trend here, these 7 veggies come from only 2 families…

The Brassica & the Allium family of veggies.

While they all pack a serious nutritional punch, there’s one thing all these guys have in common…Sulfur!

As I mentioned before, sulfur plays a big part in phase 2 of the detox process, it’s incredibly important & it’s a mineral that many of us could potentially not be getting enough of (Low sulfur levels can be caused in part, by glyphosate, the most widely used pesticide on our food supply – but this is another post for another time!)

So getting a few extra handfuls of sulfur rich organic veggies onto your plate every day can go a long way towards supporting that beautiful liver of yours.

Now there are some other things you can do to further support your liver, let’s take a quick look:

Other foods you can eat to support your liver function:

Organic, grass fed meat & liver

Organic, pasture raised chicken & eggs

Herbs including milk thistle, tulsi, dandelion root & turmeric

Organic, cold pressed coconut oil

Organic leafy greens & fibrous veggies

Filtered water

Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother

A high-quality supplement or multi vitamin to address any deficiencies

There are also some things that, if you really want to take special care of your liver (& you really should!) you should say goodbye to immediately:

Alcohol

Caffeine

Sugar

Gluten

Processed, packaged & refined foods

Conventional fruits & vegetables

Conventional meat products

These things put a serious strain on your liver & make it incredibly difficult for it to do its job.

Now… before we wrap up, I want to touch on 1 last point.

It’s a question I hear all the time…

“Is liver safe to eat?”

A common belief is that because the liver is the primary detoxing organ in the body, & that all the toxins consumed by the body pass through the liver, wouldn’t the liver be loaded with toxins & therefore, not a good idea to eat?

This might sound plausible, but as you just learnt, the liver doesn’t store any toxins, it filters them & clears them out.

What it does store, is boatloads of important nutrients, including B vitamins, vitamin A, B12, iron, zinc. Organic, grass fed liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods you can eat, & because it isn’t as popular as the more common muscle meats, it’s usually very affordable! (We get ours from Cherry Tree Organics in Melbourne.)

So if you can combine organic, grass fed, meat, eggs & liver, with fresh organic, (hopefully homegrown) leafy greens & fibrous veggies –especially brassica & allium veggies – you’re well on your way to a strong, healthy functioning liver!

🙂

I hope you enjoyed this post, & that you learnt a thing or 2 about the importance of keeping your liver happy!

If you know of anyone else who might benefit from it, please share it with them.

And if you have any q’s at all, just let me know!

Anth xo

Why a healthy thyroid is crucial for thriving health + 3 Foods you can grow yourself to help support your thyroid

November 9, 2017

You may not be super familiar with your thyroid, but let me tell you – it’s hands down one of the most important organs in your entire body! And if having healthy weight, flawless skin, strong hair & plenty of energy sounds good to you, then keeping your thyroid healthy & happy should be on your list of priorities!

In this post, we’re going to look at:

The function of the thyroid gland & why it’s CRUCIAL for good health
Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction (there’s a lot!)
The nutrients you need for a healthy thyroid
The best foods to get them from, including the ones you can grow yourself

Alright let’s get to it!

The thyroid is a small butterfly shaped gland that sits at the front of your throat, but don’t let the size fool you, this little gland is a serious powerhouse!

Your weight, skin & hair, mood, metabolism, body temperature, ability to get to sleep at night, the energy to get out of bed in the morning & even the function of your other organs – just to name a few – all rely on the hormones produced by your thyroid.

Yep – it’s a pretty big deal!

Almost every cell in your body carries a thyroid hormone receptor, so if things are out of whack – even slightly – it’s a problem for your entire system. In fact, thyroid dysfunction often goes hand in hand with leaky gut & in many cases, autoimmune diseases (a condition where your immune system is confused into attacking your own body)

It’s a bit like a domino effect, one issues leads to another, & another, & another.

Thyroid dysfunction is becoming more & more of an issue & it’s estimated that about 200 million people – that we know of – around the world suffer from it!

That’s crazy isn’t it?

2 of the most common forms of thyroid dysfunction are:

Hypothyroidism – you aren’t producing enough thyroid hormone & your thyroid is underactive.

Hyperthyroidism – you’re producing too much thyroid hormone & your thyroid is overactive.

Don’t ask me why they had to go with Hypo & Hyper – they sound identical & mean the opposite!

To help you remember, think Hypo = Low, Hyper = Over.

Alright, now let’s take a quick look at some of the symptoms associated with each.

Hypothyroidism (remember that’s under active)

Trouble losing weight, even a small amount
Weight gain
Irregular periods, low sex drive
Infertility
Goiter/nodule/growth or lump at the base of your neck
Lack of energy, fatigue even after getting plenty of sleep
Cold hands & feet, feeling cold in general
Constipation
Dry skin
Weak nails
Hair loss
Brain fog, being unable to concentrate

Hyperthyroid (over active)

Anxiety & raised heart rate
Fatigue or lack of energy
Being constantly hungry, even if you’re eating more than ever
Sweating or hot flushes
Trouble getting to sleep/insomnia
Hand tremors
Muscle weakness
Weakened bones
Diarrhoea

Not exactly a barrel of laughs, is it?

Now it’s absolutely worth noting here that you’ve probably experienced one of these symptoms at some point, & if you have, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have thyroid dysfunction so don’t panic – but if you are experiencing a lot of these issues at once & you do suspect that you might have a thyroid issue, please make an appointment with a functional medicine practitioner asap. EVEN if you have already had your thyroid tested by a GP in the past – this is because many (not all) GP’s generally only test for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), but this isn’t enough to tell you the whole story, you also need your Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3 & thyroid antibodies (Thyroid Peroxidase/TPOAb & Thyroglobulin Antibodies/TgAb) to really see what you’re dealing with.

Now… While the type of symptoms, issues & causes can vary from person to person, the nutrients required for a healthy thyroid are the same for all of us. Even if you don’t have a dysfunctional thyroid, you should still be doing everything you can to support this precious little gland.

Here are the nutrients that play a HUGE role in keeping your thyroid healthy:

Iodine
Selenium
Zinc
Iron
Tyrosine
Omega 3 fatty acids
Vitamin D3
B Vitamins
Vitamin A

The 3 foods that I always make sure are overflowing in our gardens to support my thyroid the best that I can – which you too, can easily grow yourself – are:

1. Spinach – Spinach is a great source of zinc, selenium & also contains iron

2. Beetroots – Beetroot contains B vitamins & the leaves also contain Iron

3. Kale – Kale is a great source of antioxidants & also contains B vitamins & Iron – Now there is some controversy around whether or not cruciferous veggies are bad for thyroid health. See, cruciferous veggies contain goitrogens, which are compounds that can stop the absorption of iodine, leading to a deficiency. Iodine is a key nutrient in thyroid health. However the issue is with raw cruciferous, cooking them pretty much removes their goitrogenic effects – & you’re only at risk if you have an existing thyroid issue or iodine/selenium deficiency – if this is you, just remember to cook your kale first 🙂

The other foods/drinks that are incredibly important to support thyroid function are:

organic grass fed beef, liver & chicken
organic leafy greens & fibrous veggies (make sure you cook those cruciferous ones if you need to)
Bone broth from organic, grass fed bones – we have a cup every day!
Probiotic rich foods like coconut yoghurt, kimchi, sauerkraut & fermented veggies
Organic, wild caught fish
Organic, cold pressed coconut oil
FILTERED water – a heap of it!
A high-quality supplement or multi vitamin to address any deficiencies

There are also some things that you should remove from your diet, as these foods will not only hurt your thyroid, but your overall health.

What to remove from your diet:

Gluten
Dairy
Sugar
Processed foods of any kind
Industrial seed oils
Trans/hydrogenated/interesterified fats

And just a quick note… as I mentioned before, if you do have a thyroid issue, or iodine/selenium deficiency, make sure you cook your cruciferous veggies first 🙂

While we’re at it, you can also try the following:

Manage your stress (easier said than done, I know)
Remove toxins from your environment – think mould, dust, that kind of thing
Address any underlining infections that you might have.

Like I said, if you want healthy weight, flawless skin, strong hair, plenty of energy & more – keeping your thyroid healthy & happy is super important!

Sadly, most conventional doctors don’t believe that diet & lifestyle can have any kind of real impact on your thyroid, & would rather surgically remove it entirely, then ask questions later. So, if you think you might have a thyroid issue, try seeing a functional medical practitioner, they take a holistic approach to looking at the body & they usually have the know-how to get you where you want to go.

You can also check out the work of Dr Amy Myers, a functional MD from the US. She’s helped thousands of thyroid patients over the years & even released an incredible book on the topic called The Thyroid Connection last year – a fantastic & important read!

Thanks so much for sticking with me through this post, I hope you got something from it, & if you know of anyone else who might benefit from it, please share it with them.

And if you have any q’s at all, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Speak soon

Anth xo

Strawberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake bites

October 18, 2017

Creamy, delicious & full of goodness!

These cheesecake bites came about when we were trying to whip up something that we could snack on that was loaded with good fats (which will keep us feeling nourished & fuller for longer), super yum & quick to make.

Oh – and the usual – Gluten, dairy, grain & refined sugar free!

As our strawberries have been growing like wild fire at the moment, I wanted them to be one of the main ingredients! Another reason why strawberries made the ‘main ingredient list’ (and by the way – there are really only 2 ‘main’ ingredients in this recipe) is because they’re loaded with Vitamin C & Manganese PLUS they promote healthy eye sight & brain function!

In fact, berries in general are awesome for making healthy treats & make a much better choice of fruit than say a mango or a banana because they’re not only lower in sugar, but their antioxidant level is through the roof!

Pretty cool right?

The other main ingredient is coconut!

This recipe contains both coconut butter & coconut cream. Coconut butter is essentially just coconut meat, & coconut cream is generally coconut meat blended with water & then strained.

Either way, coconut is an awesome source of healthy fats that not only help you to feel satiated (super important when you’ve been doing 15 hour days!), but unlike other types of fats are burned quickly for energy rather than being stored for later.

Some notes before we start…

These little babies are super simple to make & each layer only takes a few minutes to whip up… but you need to wait for each layer to set/firm up before you can add the next one. I do this by simply putting them in our freezer, going on with my usual tasks…and then once firmed up I make the next layer.

The recipe I’ve given you doesn’t contain collagen however you can easily add this to the strawberry filling for an extra dose of goodness.

If you don’t have any strawberries on hand, you can choose another berry such as Blueberry or Raspberry – just keep in mind that raspberries aren’t as sweet as strawberries or blueberries!

The hearts on top of the white chocolate layer are made out of strawberry & white chocolate – they are absolutely delicious but totally optional (I’ve added it to the recipe as an extra option) & the strawberry coulis is simply just blitzed up strawberry. You don’t need to do this but it helps hold the chocolate hearts up & hey… it looks pretty damn good, yes?

Alright – I think we’re good to go!

Let’s get to the recipe! 🙂

Strawberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake Bites

INGREDIENTS:

Base:

1 cup almond meal

2 tbsp. coconut oil

1 tbsp. organic honey

Filling:

1 can coconut cream

2 cups cashews

3 tbsp. organic honey

1 ½ – 2 cups strawberries

White Chocolate Top:

200gm coconut butter

½ cup cashews

½ cup strawberries (optional for strawberry & white chocolate hearts – see below)

METHOD:

Base:

Place all ingredients for the base into a food processor & process until moist crumbs appear.

Evenly spoon out mixture into a silicon muffin tray and firmly press the bases down until smooth & even.

Place in freezer until solid (minimum 20 minutes)

Filling:

Add all the ingredients for the filling into a high speed blender (we use a vitamix) & blend on high until smooth & creamy.

Grab your muffin tray out of the freezer and pour the filling out evenly onto the bases.

Place back in the freezer until the filling has set (minimum 1 hour)

White Chocolate Top:

Place coconut butter & cashews into a high speed blend and blend until creamy.

For just a plain white chocolate top, grab your muffin tray out of the freezer again, and pour the white chocolate on top of the filling. Place your muffin tray back into the freezer until set.

To make the strawberry and white chocolate hearts for the top of the cheesecake bites, as pictured above, leave ¼ of the white chocolate in the blender (instead of using ALL of it for the white chocolate top layer) & add ½ cup of strawberries. Blend together & then pour/spoon out into heart moulds. Place in freezer & once set, position on top of white chocolate layer, using a bit of blitzed up strawberries to hold it in place.

Take out of the freezer once set/firmed up & leave out on the bench until it has become a bit softer – then enjoy! Store in either freezer or refrigerator 🙂

Happy Cheesecaking! xo

Our spring time detoxifying & immune boosting juice

October 12, 2017

Spring time is an awesome time for you to load up on your greens!

The weather’s warming up, the days are getting longer & it’s the perfect time to fuel your body with detoxifying and immune boosting wholefoods!

Juices – as opposed to smoothies – take out all the indigestible fibre, allowing the vital nutrients from the produce to be released into your blood stream straight away.

This gives your digestive system a well deserved break + allows you to consume a HEAP more veggies than if you were to eat them whole (or if you were to blend them into a smoothie).

Now generally speaking, our juices are very low in fruit, as we try to stick to around 80% greens & 20% fruit…

But there’s something about the warmer weather that makes you want to smash down a whole platter of fruit and then some…yes? So our spring time juice not only contains beautiful detoxifying greens.

It also packs a nice punch of immune boosting fruit!

+ as a nice bonus… It’s an AWESOME juice to serve up at dinner parties or lunches because it’s got a beautiful apple & citrus taste to it!

Alright – so let’s take a look at the ingredients and show you why this juice is awesome!

Silverbeet: It’s an awesome source of vitamin K, A, C, magnesium, copper & manganese. It also contains lutein & zeaxanthin, 2 carotenoids that play huge roles in eye health! Another awesome thing about silverbeet is that it’s rich in chlorophyll – a super powerful detoxifier that boosts liver function & acts as a blood builder

Kale: Kale is another amazing source of vitamins K, A & C PLUS it contains powerful cancer fighting & detoxifying compounds called isothiocyanates

Ginger: Ginger boosts immune function, provides effective pain relief & has strong anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps to increase insulin sensitivity & can have a huge impact on blood sugar levels which is important for keeping diabetes at bay.

Tangerine: Tangerines are AWESOME sources of vitamin C, important for immune function as well as hair, skin & nail health. They also contain tangeritin, a compound with antibacterial properties that also acts as an antioxidant. Tangerine also contains fibre, which is important for gut health & healthy digestion.

Apple: Apples are good sources of vitamin C & are packed with fibre & polyphenols that contain antiviral, anti-inflammatory & anticancer benefits.

Pretty sweet right? (Literally!)

Okay… now to the recipe! 🙂

INGREDIENTS:

3 Silverbeet Leaves

3 Kale leaves

1 big knob of ginger

1 tangerine

1 small apple

A few sprigs of Mint (optional)

METHOD:

Place everything into a cold pressed juicer and enjoy!

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