Options abound for treating the symptoms rather than treating the system. We see this in everything from pain killer medication to diet shakes to sleeping pills. We want to fix what ever is causing our pain and we want to do so quickly. Humans are problem solvers and we like concrete, quantifiable ways to measureContinue reading “Self Regulation and Appetite”
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Pistachios on Pancakes with Blueberries Burrowed Within
Macros: The above makes 1 serve, the macros described are per serve: Each: 347cal 11gP 6gF 11gC
Crispy Skin Duck Breast Ramen
The bowl that has it all. This play on a much loved, Japanese delight went down such a warm and satisfying treat. The noodles were chewy, the duck was tender, the eggs were gooey and there was a most satisfying sharpness and freshness from that cut garlic and coriander. The bowl took 40 minutes andContinue reading “Crispy Skin Duck Breast Ramen”
Jalapeño Pesto
Take it to your next Mexican fiesta! Whether you are going for a massive bowl of beans, a steak, fish or eggs, just let it pour. Let people know you love them. Pop a homemade jar in their birthday goodie bag or sling one to the neighbour who looked after your dog that weekend. OptionalsContinue reading “Jalapeño Pesto“
7 Ingredients for a Salmon Bowl
Method: Slice zucchini into thin discs and salt. While zucchini is sweating, shred your cabbage and heat a large non stick (avoid teflon) pot* to a medium to low setting. Season Salmon and place in the pot, lid on for 5 minutes. Once 5 minutes has passed, add cabbage and zucchini, return the lid andContinue reading “7 Ingredients for a Salmon Bowl“
Peanut Cinnamon Endurance balls
Developed for endurance athletes. They are absolutely ideal for before or after your event. These balls provide a good smack of carbs for muscle recovery and readily absorbed fats in the form of MCT. The cordyceps and maca are your featured adaptogens to support mitochondrial efficiency (access to energy) and fight oxidative damage and stressContinue reading “Peanut Cinnamon Endurance balls”
Toasted Pistachio and Dil Dip
To be scooped and spread on eggs, fish or red meat. If you can BBQ it (as the season calls for) then you can enjoy it with this dip. It’s sharp and mustardy tang lends itself well to fattier cuts of meat but it still does wonders with chicken breast and white fish. Pan toastingContinue reading “Toasted Pistachio and Dil Dip”
Your Hormones and Hunger
Much of your hormonal signalling happens on a clock (your body clock). You are wired to feel hungry at the same times everyday! This makes perfect sense from an evolutionary standpoint as it also means your system can be optimised for digestion. If your body knows it has to digest foods at a certain timeContinue reading “Your Hormones and Hunger”
Pumpkin Pistachio Bread
Your Metabolism
It happens in every cell of your body. It (base metabolism) keeps you alive. The pace and function of your metabolism is up to the mitochondria. Mitochondira are these incredible little power-packs, the motherboard of each and everyone of your cells! Their function varies hugely by hormonal status, age, genetics and more. Metabolism can slowContinue reading “Your Metabolism”
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