Healthy meal idea: Roasted vegetable quinoa salad
Personally, I like anything super, so after reading about its fantastic nutritional benefits, I decided to give quinoa a try. So what makes this little grain so super? Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah)...
View ArticlePumpkin, fuel for health + Pumpkin spice smoothie recipe
Having lived my whole life in New Zealand and Australia, the phenomenon of Pumpkin Pie and Jack-o-Lanterns has been a tradition I have viewed from afar. Having the good fortune of staying in the US...
View ArticleGreen bubs: Five top eco products for your baby
Sounds kind of weird right? But it builds on one very simple idea. As eco conscious women, we are starting to care more and more about the ingredients that go into our beauty and skincare products, so...
View ArticleFive simple ways to rediscover your sparkle
Do you go to bed at the end of it all feeling like you’ve been through the rinse cycle too many times and then been hung out to dry? Well if this is you, don’t worry – I have you covered. Here are five...
View ArticleHow to get more greens into your toddler
I was the type of pregnant woman who made a point of eating broccoli once a week so that my amniotic fluid was infused with vegetable flavour and my baby would be born loving broccoli. How naive we are...
View ArticleHealthy lunchbox filler – Nutty porridge slice
This slice is straight from my mum’s recipe book, and is a firm favourite with my kids. It’s a great lunchbox filler or weekend snack. Best of all, with only three steps and minimal washing up, it’s...
View ArticleRecipe: Finnish Christmas tart
In fact, I think one of the best things about Christmas is getting the family together to enjoy good food and great company. One of my family’s favourite Christmas treats is Finnish ‘Joulutorttu’,...
View ArticleGet the most out of seasonal eating
Each season provides us with the right nutrients to keep us in harmony with both our internal organs and our external world. Problems arise however when we can readily buy the same fruits and...
View ArticleEasy ways to exercise in the morning, and why you should!
Throw in early commutes to work, non-sleeping children and just plain tiredness and yes it can be hard to convince ourselves to crawl out from under the warm doona to greet the morning in runners and...
View ArticleA good reason to be mindful in May
Technology is developing exponentially, and at the click of a button we can access an infinite amount of information. With this privilege, comes the potential cost of information overload and with...
View ArticleHow to best recharge your batteries
Well it may be time to recharge the energy. Do you know what the best way to refresh your personality type is? Read on my friend…. A big part of learning to manage life when you’ve got a full dance...
View ArticleTop 5 Wellness Retreats and Experiences in India
India. Home of Ayurveda, Yoga, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. It would be clear to say that India is the land of spirituality, religion and wellness. There is no other place on the world...
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