Wellness Blog
Antioxidants explained: what are antioxidants plus a list of best sources
What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are compounds in foods that search for and neutralise free radicals produced by the ever present process of oxidation in the human body. Therefore, antioxidants are vital to prevent some of the damage caused by free radicals. Oxidation, a natural chemical process happening all the time [...]
Cooked vs raw vegetables: 3 veggies that are more nutritious when cooked
There is a lot of talk about benefits of raw foods these days, and rightly so. However, let’s not forget that a number of cooked foods, especially vegetables, are also very nutritious and good for us and, in many cases, trump the raw varieties in health benefits. Cooked vs raw [...]
Sage and rosemary honey: benefits plus recipe
Sage, rosemary and honey are a potent healing combination as they are antimicrobial, natural disinfectants, have antioxidant properties and reinvigorate both the body and mind. Raw honey, that has not been pasteurised (heated) or filtered, contains an abundance of vitamins, minerals and live enzymes and it has been a powerful [...]
Healing bone broth recipes
Bone broths have been staple foods in the traditional diets of most cultures all over the world for centuries. They are both – a valuable food and great food-based medicine as well. They are essential for gaining and maintaining good gut health. Broths are nutrient-dense, easy to digest and have [...]
Dinner recipe: Baked salmon with goats cheese and salad
Delicious and easy baked salmon dish served with goats cheese and a salad made of roasted pumpkin, baby spinach and rocket leaves plus steamed broccolini. Makes 2 servings 2 salmon fillets 100g of soft goats cheese Handful of baby spinach leaves Handful of rocket leaves 1 bunch of broccolini 3-4 [...]
Eat this – Goji berry
Goji berry / berries are delicious and have many important and much needed nutrients such antioxidants, amino acids (proteins), trace minerals and vitamins including A, B, C and E. They are called “happy” berries as they are a very good source of lithium, a trace element beneficial for mental wellbeing and [...]
