Chocolate Mousse Slice

I have been trying make a slice that is more stable in the fridge and will not melt so quickly at room temp. This little beauty was a hit very first go. The topping is the perfect mousse consistency and the flavour just melts in your mouth. I hope you enjoy, there will most certainly be more made in our house!

Heal Your Gut Heal Your Life

I would be arrogant and ignorant to think I had all the answers when it comes to health. To be honest what I think is best for our health as human beings in any moment is constantly changing due to the wealth of information available to us and our vast difference in needs. The challenge is deciding what is right for your health when sifting through the ever changing and conflicting data that is available. Not only through our trusted health professional, but also the highly accessible and dense sea of the world wide web.

I talk briefly about deciding how to take on all the new ideas you are bombarded with every day here, but today I would like to offer you my opinion on what I believe is right for my health today (it may change tomorrow ;p).

Homemade Almond Milk

 Now I have to admit, I haven't had a glass of milk, regardless of its source for a long time now so this healthy alternative may or may not be for you if you take your milk in a long tall glass. I do however use milk in baking, in my coffee and as an alternative source of milk for my toddler. I either don't notice the difference or I prefer the flavour. So if you suffer from acne, eczema, asthma, sinus trouble, an autoimmune disease or are just looking to improve your all-round health I would strongly suggest a 3 week dairy free trial to see the benefits in your life and what better transition than to have some creamy almond milk in your fridge.

Homemade Nut-Butter

Homemade nut-butter is so much cheaper than the store bought stuff, you can control the quality of the nuts, the type of nuts and there is no added nasties to your favourite condiment. I make a double batch each week, one for my pumpkin pie pancakes and the other to use in other meals or as a dip for snacks. Nuts are high in protein and rich in good fats so are a fantastic satisfying snack, nut-butter is the perfect way to bulk up a meal.

Pumpkin Pie Power Pancakes

These pancakes are rich in proteins and good fats. They are the perfect breakfast, snack on the run, or for kiddies lunchboxes because they are also filling and super delicious! Not only are they dairy, gluten, grain and sugar free the are suitable for the strict GAP's diet that our family is following to heal our damaged guts. I make a big batch of batter and keep it in the fridge to save time in the mornings so its just a few minutes of cooking the pancakes.

Chicken Bone Broth

I have mentioned earlier about the important role of repairing the cells in our body. Due to our current health crisis particular attention needs to be made to repairing our gut lining to prevent toxins and undigested food leaking through into our blood wrecking havic in the form of mental disorders, autoimmune conditions and cancer.

Meat and fish broths provide building blocks for the fast growing cells of the gut lining and they have a soothing effect on any ares of inflammation in the gut. This recipe is particularly gently and healing.

Paleo Muesli Bars

This is such a fantastic refined sugar, dairy, gluten, grain and egg free snack that we make it weekly and also have a back up in the freezer. It is perfect for dessert, a high protein afternoon snack, breakfast on the go or any time you a looking for a tasty satisfying treat. This is made by my husband so is user friendly and meets his tick of approval for taste, it is also loved by our fussy 13month old daughter. Its great to know if she doesn't eat much in the day she is getting a good hit of healthy protein, fats and carbs when she has a nibble. Feel free to play around with recipe to suit your own taste or work with the ingredients you all ready have in your cupboard. You can substitute the last 5 ingredients with shredded coconut, raisins, chia, sunflower seeds or other nuts or seeds. I like to activate the nuts and seeds first by soaking them overnight this makes it easier on digestion.

Avocado and Lemon Gluten Free Muffins

On my journey to a sugar free life I have struggled to find sugar free snacks that satisfy. I also have been reducing wheat and gluten so these gluten free muffins have been a great snack on the go that tick all my health food boxes at the moment, they are also delicious so give them a go!

The Story of the Butterfly

The Butterfly has been a beautiful, strong and elegant symbol of my coaching for a little while now with the purple signifying good judgement, spiritual fulfillment and peace. I have been asked why the Butterfly so I thought I would share with you the beautiful story that has been a source of strength in my health journey.

The Butterfly's Struggle

Author Unknown
 

A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole.

Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could, and it could go no further. So the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon.

The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings. The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time.

Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings. It never was able to fly.

What the man, in his kindness and haste, did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were God's way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon.

Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our lives. If God allowed us to go through our lives without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as what we could have been. We could never fly!

I asked for Strength.........And God gave me Difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for Wisdom.........And God gave me Problems to solve.

I asked for Prosperity.........And God gave me brain and brawn to work.

I asked for Courage.........And God gave me Danger to overcome.

I asked for Love.........And God gave me Troubled people to help.

I asked for Favors.........And God gave me Opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted........I received everything I needed!

I hope you can take a little something away as I have done and find strength in your weakness xo

Berry Ripe Slice

This recipe was inspired by my love of Cherry Ripes that no longer form part of my diet. This is a healthy alternative to the sweet treat however I must emphasis that even natural sugars should be a treat on the odd occasion as they still can cause a number of health issues short and long term. So make this pretty looking slice and share it with your friends and family so you are not tempted to eat the lot! :p

Curry Crackers

In our journey of reducing sugar in our lives it has been a challenge finding quick and easy sugar free snacks. These crackers are great for sitting on the desk at work, or in the pantry at home for when you are feeling peckish or cravings are niggling. Keep a back up in the freezer also to save time during the week!

Ginger and Spice Slice

This one is quite satisfying with a good combo of protein and nutritious carbs, you will find one slice will probably be enough.

Banofee Slice - Refined Sugar Free, Paleo, Gluten Free and Vegan

Ingredients

Base
1 cup activated almonds ground to a flour
6 dates
1/3 cup shredded coconut
A handful of cashews
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 TBS high quality cocoa powder
3 TBS of almond milk

Banofee cream
2 ripe bananas
3 tbsp high quality peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 TBS maple syrup

Instructions

• For the base, blend all the ingredients in a food processor or blender until it starts to clump together, add more milk if necessary 
• Spoon the mixture into a loaf tin sized dish lined with baking paper
• Push the the base mixture down firmly into the dish.
• For the banofee cream, add everything to a clean food processor or blender, and blend until smooth
• Layer the cream on top of the base
• Put the dish in the freezer for a couple of hours, and remove 5mins before serving

Healthy Easter Eggs

These little beauties are about the healthiest treats you can make, ticking all the boxes for vegan, gluten free, paleo, raw and refined sugar free - not to mention they are delicious. As with any form of sugar I recommend them only as a treat, but hey its Easter and these are a guilt free alternative to the toxic Easter eggs in the store.

Vegan Chocolates

A rich dessert with only 3 ingredients and super easy to make, what better way to prepare for a busy Easter than whipping up these vegan, refined sugar free chocolates. I popped mine in mini muffin trays but why not get creative with festive molds and use them for any season.

How to Live A Life of Harmony and Happiness - Guest Post by Peta Pomerenke

 Guest Post by Peta Pomerenke, Owner of Massage and Complementary Therapies Business 'Harmonious Hands'. Peta has a passion for restoring harmony and today she shares with us her insight into restoring harmony in your life to achieve happiness.

Paleo/Grain Free/ Gluten Free Pizza Base

Ingredients (makes 5 saucer sized pizzas)
3 eggs
1 clove garlic diced
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp thyme

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 175 degrees
• Line a tray with baking paper
• Add all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix until combined. The dough will be liquidy but just stir and wait a few minutes until the coconut flour absorbs the liquid. 
• When you have a dough that is like a pancake mix consistency, pour two table spoons onto the baking paper and spread it around until you have a thin layer with no holes. I like to do two saucer sized pizzas on one tray but feel free to do 4 TBS and make one large pizza
• Bake for 10 mins one side, flip and do 10 mins the other side.

8 Tips to Making Your Dreams a Reality

I spoke at a friends business launch today. We both have such a passion for dreaming big that I shared my 8 top tips for making your dreams a reality. Her dream is to restore harmony and mine to enlighten lives and together we feel we can make a difference. You too can make a difference and achieve your ultimate dreams and here is how you can do it.

Detox Your Home - Pots and Pans

Its a good feeling when you flip an egg perfectly without breaking it, but is it worth your health? Perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), which make products stain and stick resistant,are proven to be detrimental to your health, including increased risk of cancer.

Detox Your Home - Baby

 

We have looked at our cleaning products and our beauty products but probably one of the important products to consider when detoxing your home environment is your baby products! We have learnt a few months back that children develop their immune systems and central nervous system over time, so their ability to detox is not as competent as adults. It is therefore so imperative we limit their exposure to harmful chemicals.

Detox You Home - Skin Care and Cosmetics

 

We have already looked at the harmful ingredients in our cleaning products and some alternate natural options. Today we look at skin care and cosmetics. This is oh so important! Our skin is our largest organ of our beautiful body and laps up everything we put on it. Would you eat the products you use on your skin?

Some of the common ingredients in the products you use everyday and some natural alternatives: