Inflammation is an essential part of our innate immunity for infection control, where acutely it can be beneficial in helping us heal from trauma. We experience this kind of inflammation as PRISH – Pain, Redness, Immobility, Swelling and Heat. To illustrate, imagine having the flu accompanied by a sore throat. It may hurt to swallow (pain, immobility) and your tonsils …
Creamy Kiwi Apple Smoothie
Can I just say how marvelous it is to be back in the food blogging world? I’ve had so many people reach out the past week, and don’t worry, I missed you all too. We’re back today for another fabulous Wholefood Blender Party, and I can’t wait to see what wonderful wholefood drinks you’ve been enjoying lately! Feel free to post …
Sourdough Bread for Beginners
All week I’ve been awaiting this moment. While playing with a jar of flour and water was fun and games, after seven days of feedings, stirrings, sour smells, bubbles and a batch of waffles I’m ready to bake up some bread. Even if it takes me all day to do it! Jokes aside, this recipe fits into my preferred method …
Green EFA Cacao Bomb
I’ve just mentioned in my other post that I’ve been away from blogging for three months. There’s been no recipes, no health advice and no blender parties for that long – did you miss it all as much as I did? A lot of hard decisions (and hard work) have occurred lately, and to allow me to bring more varied …
Spicy Plum Pork Fried Rice
Yes, it’s been three months since you’ve heard from me. I can hardly believe it myself. What started as needed “a few weeks away” when my naturopathic college majorly changed my course and study patterns has become three months of stress, new learning experiences (I’m doing Life & Wellness Coaching, as well as Permaculture now too) and spiritual inflection. Some …
Grape Chia Jelly Shots
I’ve been scambling to finish off multiple subjects this week, as the rollover for my new Naturopathy course starts next week and I want as much course credit as possible. And how’s that going, you might ask. My brain feels like mush. Since I haven’t been feeling too inspired in the kitchen with the pressure, I’ve been looking forward to …