Glow from the inside out smoothie

A smoothie that increases concentration levels, supports mood and nourishes skin. Because beauty is more than the bottles of make up we buy or fashion trends we chase; It is skin that reflects a well looked after body. It is a balanced and serene mood. It is sharp intellect and confidence. A warm-well-wish to myContinue reading “Glow from the inside out smoothie”

Specifics of What Drives Sleep Problems

You are reading part four of the harmonising hormones series with a focus on sleep and hormones involved in sleep. Everyone is different and sleep issues can be the result of how your unique environment is interacting with your genes. Take heart! There are some brilliant actions you can take to self-love yourself to goodContinue reading “Specifics of What Drives Sleep Problems”

Slow Cooked Mexican Beef Shin

Slow cooking meat on the bone is an ancient art. Imagine your ancestors making their way home from a hard morning’s hunt. They awoke at dawn to go out together, go about the plains and bring home food for their community. We can admire the social connection of their coordinated efforts, the mindful-ness and lackContinue reading “Slow Cooked Mexican Beef Shin”

Dark Chocolate Mousse Breakfast Bowl

These textures were mind blowing. I didn’t know what my life was until I had experienced this level of cloudesque mousse, three different kinds of gooey coming from the peanut butter, berries and banana and the satisfying crunch and chew of the granola. No, there’s no sugar, yes it absolutely appropriate for both breakfast orContinue reading “Dark Chocolate Mousse Breakfast Bowl”

Five Things I wish I had done for my hormones sooner

Consider this article a dip into the waters of hormone optimisation and the start of a harmonising hormones series. Read on if you would like to learn more on fertility, energy, sleep, cognitive function, mood and performance through improving your hormone health. You are heart, soul, experiences, wants, needs and feelings. You are also though,Continue reading “Five Things I wish I had done for my hormones sooner”

Creamy Whipped Quark with Spring Salady things

Ready to enjoy that gooey sensation of the yolk possibly making for a chin run as you crunch into that creamy quark, crispy rice cracker texture combo? Light, fresh, satisfying and reminiscent of European brunchy goodness. Quark is a wonder food. It achieves it’s gut boosting qualities through a traditional fermentation process and is highContinue reading “Creamy Whipped Quark with Spring Salady things”

Wrapping up the Winter Wellness Series

A final note to wrap up this series which I so enjoyed researching and putting together for you! Grey skies, colder climes and drizzly days may not sound so enticing. In fact, this is the season where depression rates are highest. Winter-pattern depression or SAD (seasonal affective disorder) is quite the phenomenon and one toContinue reading “Wrapping up the Winter Wellness Series”

Miso Poached Salmon

Because fish love to swim and the subtle, warm flavours of miso were made to marinate this marvellous meat. This is the final recipe in the Winter Wellness series. It’s warming up here in Melbourne and feeling like we are being treated to an early Spring. I hope you enjoyed the series and you feelContinue reading “Miso Poached Salmon”

Winter Brunch Salad Party

When the sky turns overcast, connection is key. You are still reading the Winter Wellness Series. Though a salad doesn’t scream cozy to most of us, consider the nutrients nestled within. Grilled capsicum is as flavoursome as it is high in vitamin c. Parsley and fennel are brilliant gut microbiome boosters. The vitamin d presentContinue reading “Winter Brunch Salad Party”

Feel Good and Be Bright Hot Chocolate

A performance enhancer, brain booster and hormone balancer. This is the hot chocolate you need when you are missing coffee but not the cortisol spikes. When you need to sharpen your mind and get in the zone with love and respect to your entire system, these 7 ingredients will deliver. It is also…. so tasty!Continue reading “Feel Good and Be Bright Hot Chocolate”