Women of all races have an ongoing relationship with their hair. It’s the one thing you carry around with you every single day (apart from your mobile phone). It’s one of the first things someone sees when they look at you, whether you have hair or not, how long or short it may be. Whether it be blonde, […]
I am a fan of kale. I like its earthiness, and when I eat it, it seems to have a solid and grounding effect on me. Kale is one of those foods which in recent years has become ultra-trendy to eat, but given how nutritious it is, its popularity can only be a good thing. Its nutrition […]
The weather is warming up and it’s a great time of year to start experimenting with raw and plant- based foods. Most people naturally tend to eat more salads during warmer weather, and whether the salad is used as a side, main, cooked or raw dish, it has to be flavourful – that’s where this dressing comes in. […]
Here is a lovely cooling drink for the summer months spent in the garden. Easy to make and kids love it too. Makes 1 serving Equipment Knife, juicer Ingredients 2 large apples (use your favourite variety, or experiment!) 1/4 lemon with a little bit of peel Method Pass apples and lemon through the juicer and add […]
When I talk to people about eating more plant-based foods and eliminating dairy, one of the questions that normally comes up is, ‘How can you live without cheese?’ This is easy because nut cheese is the real deal, with its fabulous ‘cheesy’ taste. I was never fond of strong dairy cheeses so cashews, macadamias and almonds are amongst […]
Nut milks are a lot more popular than they were a few years ago, and with their creamy nutty taste you can understand why they have become a much-loved substitute for those seeking an alternative to dairy. Offering a host of hair and health nutrients including Vitamin E, magnesium and copper, with the added benefit of being lactose […]
We’ve all had those yoghurt pots with the sweet fruit at the bottom. They’re tasty, but full of sugar and dairy. This is a delicious raw alternative – great for breakfast or dessert, especially on the weekend when you have a little more time. I’ve had this as a tropical pina colada type pudding in the […]
We all know how great brown rice is, but have you tried black rice AKA Forbidden Rice? It’s gorgeously nutty both in taste and texture, and is super filling. In times gone by this rice was only available to the Chinese Emperor and the Royal Family and stealing a handful could have been punishable by death! It is […]
This juice is one of the classics of the raw food world. It is great at any time of day but a lot people like me have it first thing in the morning. Within 20 minutes the 7 fruit and vegetables it contains will already be coursing through your bloodstream setting you up nutritionally for […]
