Ditch The Carbs Sushi
Read moreWhether you’re doing Veganuary or Meatless Mondays or just want to try out sushi without the fish or the carbs, this is the recipe for you. You’ll be surprised what an amazing substitute cauliflower can be for rice – and how tasty zero-carb sushi can be! INGREDIENTS 4 Nori sheets Vegetable slices of your choice **see notes 2 Cups of cauliflower rice 1/2 Cup of pre-soaked sunflower seeds *see notes 1 Tablespoon of Hulled Tahini paste 1 Tablespoon of Liquid amino’s 1 Tablespoon of Fresh herbs INSTRUCTIONS Chop your cauliflower and ad these and pre-soaked sunflower seeds* in the food processor until it reaches a rice consistency. Now you can start by mixing the rice base and roll: Add all the ingredients into the rice sunflower seed mix until evenly mixed. Place one nori sheet on a bamboo roller. Top about half of it with a thin layer of the cauliflower rice mix. Top this with thin slivers of the ** bell pepper, avocado slices, carrot slivers, green onion slivers (optional), and some of the fresh herbs. Use the bamboo roller to roll the nori, using your fingers to press down on the nori sheet as it rolls up. Roll it tightly to the end. NOTES: *Soaking the sunflower seeds for around 6-8 hours, prior. Slice the roll into 5 – 6 equally sized bites. Serve the sushi bites with the sauce. Optional to make Tahini dipping sauce (see below) Tahini Dipping Sauce • ¼ Cup of Tahini hulled butter • 1 Tablespoon of smooth runny sunflower seed or macadamia nut butter • 1 Teaspoon of yacon syrup • 2 Teaspoons of Liquid amino’s or coconut amino’s • 1 Teaspoon of Sesame seeds • 1 Tablespoon of Lemon juice
Challenge: My 5 Day Juice Cleanse
Read moreIt’s that time of year, where you are just fed up. Little energy, the flab is out and your tummy is making odd signs. If you missed out on a good start in January, perhaps your excuse can be the Chinse NEW YEAR. A thorough spring clean is needed for many of us – and after decluttering at home, I’m ready to attack my body. And I promise you, I won’t be nice. I’m giving it a good old punishment with NO food for 5 days…yes you heard right. No food at all – just liquids! I’ll be honest though, it’s not entirely new to me. My first cleanse was over 12 years ago, in a remote beach in Goa, India. One week before departure we were told to cut all foods we would generally crave and our 1 week in India was spent drinking juice, eating psyllium, doing yoga, having massages and doing….yes…enemas. If you don’t know what an enema is, let me reveal that it includes a 1) plastic bag, 2) a tube and 3) you doing a shoulder stand…! Let’s just say it all came out (!) and after our 3rd week of slowly adding more foods to the diet, we had officially graduated with stars and a colon so clean it could be used as a marble run. Never in my life have I had so many compliments post-holiday, and it wasn’t the natural weight loss, it was my clear eyes, my fresh skin and puuuure radiation. And yes, since then, the discussion has gone back and forth in the media, does detox really work? Or are our colons completely capable of dismissing all the bad stuff and keeping itself clean? I will let the experts carry on the discussion, but can only say, that personally, it makes me feel great. Now, let’s start – and get preparing. This part I find to be ultra important.
Cleansing: What To Consider
Read moreIt’s less painful than you think! The human body is amazing – it is designed to ‘detox’ every minute of the day! It does this for survival. But, because we live in a toxic world and environment, our body is often overloaded and everything slows down to try and deal with this overload of toxins. Nothing can create dread and panic in someone more than the thought of a detox!! One thing humans can’t face is any kind of suffering. The good news is that when you start a cleanse, it can be gentle and effective without the suffering. The secret to cleansing on a cellular level is to introduce habits and rituals that become part of your lifestyle so that you are able to cleanse continuously moving forward! We all lead busy lifestyles these days and many people work, therefore it isn’t realistic to introduce too many cleansing rituals into our routines all at once. Here are some things you may want to consider, that will help your body cleanse on a cellular level. You can introduce them slowly if you feel your body is quite toxic, or you can introduce them all at once if you’re a pro! When you cleanse or detox too quickly, your body releases toxins rapidly and they cannot be expelled quickly enough through your elimination system (organs and bowels), therefore it can get reabsorbed into your organs and cells and your body produces a reaction called ‘The Herxheimer reaction’! Some of the most common symptoms of this reaction are: Headaches, Nausea Tiredness and no energy Feeling down/depressed
5 power shots for body and mind!
Read moreNo energy? Bad mood? Not possible to focus? Check out these 5 amazing power shots, that will help inflammation and boost energy, improve and relax your state of mind AND help you feel clear and focused! The 5 shots each are easy to prepare – with only a few ingredients!
Mulberry Cacao Covered Cups
Read moreWhite, red, black – the multi-coloured mulberry has its roots from 3 continents and for centuries it has been known for its health benefits and still to this day proven to lower blood sugar and cholesterol. But….the healthy berry is also super tasty, especially when mixed with a bit of sweetness! Yes, these cups taste as good as they look, and work perfectly as a fresh alternative delight to the ginger and cinnamon Xmas bakes: YIELS 8-10 Cups, depending on the size BASE 1/2 Cup white dehydrated mulberries 3 Tablespoons desiccated coconut 5 Large Medjool dates 1/2 Cup of Macadamia or Sunflower seed butter 1 Serving of Nuzest Vanilla Protein 1/2 Tsp vanilla extract Pinch of cinnamon 1/2 Cup Pine nuts TOPPING 1/2 Cup Cacao butter 2 Tablespoons of Yacon syrup 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract 1.5 Tablespoon of smooth hulled tahini INSTRUCTIONS For the base, start blending the ingredients in your food processor, then once blended until you reach a dough consistency you can then start by scooping it into your silicone moulded cups. Keeping some space for the topping. Pop them in the freer whilst you make your topping. For the white cacao butter topping, over a stove of warm water, slightly hover the cacao butter over it to start the melting process, DO NOT USE MICROWAVE. Once they start melting, using your mixing spoon remove from the heat and stir. Add in all the other ingredients and continue stirring. It is key to make sure you are using a smooth creamy unhealed tahini paste, as some have bits of seeds in and it won’t make your topping look smooth. Otherwise, you can just use the seeded one if you don’t mind the rustic look. Unhealed vs hulled Tahini: Hulled Tahini is less bitter – I prefer using the hulled version. Enjoy!
DIY Skincare with Kids: Body Mist
Read moreKids love DIY and there’s nothing better than creating something easy that won’t just make themselves or a family member happy but is also great for the planet (and your wallet!) In our DIY Skincare with kids series, Sienna gives you recipes in 4 easy steps that can be made with accessible products that are both good for you and that will teach your kids the insights to the wonders of natural skincare at an early age. Today – the easiest of them all – a body mist! 1. Get out a spray bottle, water, essential oils and a funnel. 2. Add 30 drops of essential oils of your mixed choice into the spray bottle
Christmas Pistachio Brownie
Read moreIt’s that time of year, where all is allowed and we indulge in treats galore! But did you know that it’s actually super easy to get that sweet Christmas taste without all the bads? Our elf, Charrisa does her magic, once again. INGREDIENTS: •1 1/2 Flaxseed egg to get this you need (1 1/2 Tbsp (10 g) flaxseed meal + 4 Tbsp (60 ml) water) or just two organic eggs •1/4 Cup of coconut oil •1/4 Cup of Yacon Syrup •3/4 Cup of Pumpkin Puree •1/2 Ripe mashed banana •1/2 Cup leftover plain roasted beetroot from the night before •2/3 Cup Monk Fruit sugar •1/2 Teaspoon salt •2 Teaspoons baking soda •1/2 Teaspoon of cinnamon •1 1/2 Teaspoon of pumpkin spice •2 Tablespoons of pistachio nut butter •2/3 Cups water •1 Cup of rolled gluten-free quinoa flakes (or oat flakes) •1/2 Cup ground pistachio meal or almond meal •1 1/4 Cup of gluten-free flour •4 Tablespoons of pistachios •2 Tablespoons of sugar-free chocolate nibs/buttons •1/2 Grated zucchini •1/2 Cup raw cacao powder •2 Large Servings of Nuzest clean lean chocolate protein INSTRUCTIONS: Prepare flax eggs in a large mixing bowl, preheat oven to 190 C. I use a silicone mould SHAPED square pan, as its easier to remove once content has cooled and super easy to cut into small squares once baked. Starting with the flaxseed mix add the pumpkin, mashed banana, roasted beets, yacon syrup, and coconut oil and whisk to combine. Next, add monk sweetener, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice and whisk. Add water and whisk again. Add quinoa flakes, pistachio meal, along with the gluten-free flour blend and stir. Then add all the other ingredients and mix. If a bit too wet add more cacao powder if too dry just add a bit more water. Scoop into loaf pan and top with more pistachios as an option. I lIke to Bake this for around 40-45 minutes or until deep and dark in colour. Stick a small toothpick inside to see if it comes out clean, then you know it is ready. Remove from oven and I like to leave it in the pan to set for another 30minutes before I take it out, this is a soft bake, so rather leave it to set. I also tend to leave it in the fridge covered for an hour after it cooled before cutting it.
Can Yoga Help To Calm Your Child?
Read moreFor any parent struggling with temper tantrums or anxious kids, let yoga come to the rescue. It’s not just about physical balance, yoga helps kids centre their focus and makes them more connected and self-aware. The result: A happier, healthier child. A hyperactive or anxious child can drive even the most patient parent batty and feel less than equipped to handle tantrums or sullen behaviour. So, cut yourself some slack. It’s human to get exasperated but there’s an effective way to help your child settle down and here’s where yoga comes in. Just like how it can give inner calm to adults and help them achieve better balance and self-awareness, it’s great for little ones too. Kids need a way to manage stress and anxiety. Yoga helps them cope with the challenges they face, especially in today’s test-driven world – we see this with our programmes at Canvass. There’s the actual physical activity that keeps young bodies strong, limber and graceful; and there’s the calming effect on children because the practice makes them more connected and aware overall. The physical poses and sequences teach balance, and balance is about focus and concentration. Thus the grounding lesson stretches beyond the body and extends to the mind and emotions. The goal is to develop wellness through self-awareness. Practising yoga helps to increase a child’s attention span. It helps them focus their thoughts. It enables them to connect deeper with their emotions and with that better understanding, they become more articulate in their expressions. More importantly, they learn a stress-management tool they can use for life. Kids, of course, have a better learning curve when lessons are taught through play, and that’s key in the teaching process. We want kids to have loads of fun even when they are learning life-long skills. We encourage play, but it is a purposeful play that embraces reflection and practises.
Vegan Christmas Cookies!
Read moreChristmas is getting close – and our tummies are expanding by the minute! Want to indulge and get the taste of Christmas without feeling too guilty? Try these awesome Christmas cookies from our own Charlotte Dall:
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13th January, 2020
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9th January, 2020
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Suitable for all levels of fitness, the Temple Fam workout will feature a mix of pair workouts, circuit training, and boxing.
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