CAN TEA TREE OIL HELP WITH BREAKOUTS? Tea tree oil has been studied for decades for its potential benefits in the treatment of various skin complains, including acne. Tea tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is a small bushy tree from Australia, where the native population use it as a poultice to treat cuts and wounds…
ADAPTOGENIC HOT CHOCOLATE I occasionally find myself in need of a little comfort drink around mid-morning or mid-afternoon, but I have been trying not to rely on caffeine. What has that left me with? Sometimes I go for turmeric latte, but I really crave variety, so I thought why not trying hot chocolate? Being…
CHANA MASALA MY WAY It’s nutritious, it’s warming, it’s delicious, I cannot have enough of it. This is my version of the popular Indian dish that I love so much, with some extra veggies added (just because I am a nutritionist, and I am obsessed with vegetables). Chickpeas are an excellent source of fibre,…
THE POPULAR AYURVEDIC GOLDEN MILK Also known as turmeric latte, it has been used in ayurvedic tradition for centuries, but only in the last few years has gained popularity in the West as an alternative to coffee and tea. Ayurveda supported the use of golden milk as a wellness tonic to calm and strengthen…
PHYTOCHEMICALS IN BERRIES AND THEIR BENEFITS We keep hearing that eating berries is healthy, but instead of blindly accepting this as a truth let’s understand why. Berries are extremely beneficial, as on top of vitamins and minerals, they contain a host of phytochemicals that act as antioxidants and work in synergy to enhance…
SPROUTING: BENEFITS AND HOW TO DO IT Seeds offer amazing nutritional value and are a great addition to our diet. They contain fibre, vitamins, minerals, protein and healthy fats, on top of valuable phytonutrients. When seeds are sprouted, they become living plants that can be stored in the fridge to retain all their…