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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Gram’s Mexi Spice
You can turn up the feist as you wish by playing around with different cayenne pepper ratios, some will be more about the garlic, some will enjoy adding a bit more smoked paprika. Simply pop into your local Gram, bulk foods store and personalise as you like from the below foundation of flavour. Simply foldContinue reading “Gram’s Mexi Spice”
Gallbladder Dysfunction
What function does it serve? The gallbladder is a super nifty organ, endowed to us meat eating, fat using mammals by evolution. It is not the ‘unnecessary’ organ it is deemed to be by those who would remove it when it becomes blocked with gallstones before trying anything else. The gallbladder stores biles that isContinue reading “Gallbladder Dysfunction”
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”
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”
Pumpkin Pistachio Bread
Wild Black Rice and Pumpkin Risotto with Egg
A rice who’s sensational chew factor is surely only matched by the gooeyness of perfectly boiled egg and creaminess of in season pumpkin. Life is short. Therefore, batch cook rice and you may even like to mix through some basmati if you find that more digestible than wild rice. From there you can get creativeContinue reading “Wild Black Rice and Pumpkin Risotto with Egg“
San Choy Bow
A gift of messy, fresh goodness from the East.Bits will fall out, peanut butter will land on your chin and the sensation of spice meeting lime, meeting the crunch from the lettuce and chew in the savoury mince will have you wanting more.So don’t be shy, do have fun decorating and go wild in yourContinue reading “San Choy Bow“
Sesame Seaweed Salad
Simple and summery, like a trip to an asian coastline. Easily made into a meal with the addition of baked tofu, salmon or poached chicken. Between the fragrant coriander, saline seaweed and nutty sesame seeds you are so covered for mouthwatering micronutrients. These light, easily digestible greens will have you loving the season’s warm stirs.Continue reading “Sesame Seaweed Salad”