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24.01.2022 If people would take time to sit outside and look at the stars each night, I bet they’d live a lot differently. When you look into infinity, you just realise there are much more important things..
21.01.2022 Last week I started incorporating a little bit of fish into some of my meals. And anyone who knows me, know how much I love fish However, before I got sick, I now realise the huge amount of fish I was consuming + the fact that I hadn’t properly educated myself on safety & sustainability most properly wasn’t helping my health, potentially even going against it and adding to the levels of toxins in my body. Knowledge is power, so if I want to still be able to eat fish a...nd seafood, I need to know what to pick. Why? Because lots of fish can be high in mercury - a toxin we definitely don’t want in our bodies. Here’s a few tips to picking the right fish for you; 1. Eat smaller fish as they don’t build up as many contaminants as the large ones. The larger the fish grow to be, the more likely they are to be both depleted and carrying a higher load of chemicals. 2. Diversify your seafood diet as it’ll reduce your exposure to the same contaminants & also allow the species to not be overfished. It’s both healthier & more sustainable. 3. Buy Alaskan (if you can). Alaska has some of the best-managed fisheries in the world. 4. Educate yourself on whether farmed or wild is healthiest for the fish you’d like to consume. Wild is often preferable but some species may actually be healthier if farmed sustainably and innovative. 5. Look for the certified MSC logo - the fish will be from sustainable fishing & traceability. So which fish and seafood would be considered better choices to eat in Australia? * Mackerel * Sardines * Wild Atlantic Salmon * Alaskan Red Sockeye Salmon * Anchovies * Mussels * Herring * Trout * Snapper * Herring Do you give much though to where your fish is from? And how healthy it might be for you? See more
19.01.2022 A weekend well spent brings a week of content If there’s anything this Epstein Barr Virus & change of lifestyle is teaching me, it’s that it’s okay to take the time to relax and rewind. It’s not being lazy. It’s a necessity. I feel so much more calm than I have felt in years - maybe ever, If I’m being completely honest.... I’m not the stress-head I used to be, I’m learning to say NO, I don’t have these extreme mood swings that Pash was always at the receiving end of ( and overall, I just feel so much more balanced. I’m able to enjoy each moment as it arrives and the little things in life more than ever There’s a silver lining in everything we encounter in life. It’s our choice to look at it as an opportunity or a disability See more
17.01.2022 You’re my favourite. My favourite pair of eyes to look into. My favourite hello at the end of the day. My favourite way to spend an afternoon. You’re my favourite everything.... Happy birthday, my love. Love you forever
14.01.2022 Archie has been preparing his whole life for this pandemic & now he’s teaching me how to be a pro at it.. He basically gets to do all his favourite things; 5 walks a day in nature, napping whenever he wants to and snacking all day long in moderation - simplicity keeps him happy But, in all seriousness, don’t forget that we are not ‘STUCK’ at home, we are privileged to be able to STAY at home.... There’s a big difference @ Bondi Beach See more
12.01.2022 Turmeric Macadamia Butter Cups Oh am I excited to share this recipe with you Initially I was just going to make Turmeric Maca Butter, but they quickly turned into doing little Turmeric Macadamia Butter Cups and they are absolutely delicious ... Recipe below and don’t forget to tag and show me if you create them - would love to see it Macadamia Butter: - 200 grams raw macadamias - 3 tbsp coconut oil - 1 tsp turmeric (more or less dependant on taste) - Pinch of sea salt Raw Chocolate: - 1 cup cacao butter buttons - 1 tbsp coconut oil - 1/2 cup raw cacao - 3 tbsp pure maple syrup - Pinch of sea salt - Cacao Nibs for decoration Method: 1. For the Maca Butter: add macadamias to a blender and blend until smooth and turning into a ground paste. Add coconut oil, turmeric and sea salt. Keep blending/grinding for about 5 minutes until it becomes a butter. Scraping down the sides. Pour into a jar and put into fridge. 2. For the Raw Choco: Heat up a heavy based saucepan to a LOW heat and add the cacao butter. Let it melt, continuously stirring. Add coconut oil & maple syrup. Whisk. Turn off heat and add salt & raw cacao. Continuously whisking until it’s glossy & combined. 3. To make the cups: Grab a 6-hole silicone muffin form and add 0,5cm chocolate to the bottom. Put in freezer for 5 minutes until set. Take out and add a dollop of macadamia butter into the middle off the chocolate-moulds. Add the remainder of chocolate on top of the Maca butter. Sprinkle with raw cacao nibs and a touch of sea-salt. Put in freezer for at least 15 minutes to set. Keep in the freezer and take out 5 minutes before eating for the macadamia butter to be runny in the middle Also, this recipe will give you 1/2 jar of leftover macadamia butter which is so delicious to spread over toast or on a piece of newly baked banana bread See more
12.01.2022 A big week deserves pasta. Read; a big week + PMS’ing deserves loads of carbs So I whipped up this; GF Spaghetti in a Coconut & Cashew Turmeric Sauce with fresh Asparagus & Broccoli from the markets this morning + a piece of crispy skin salmon @ Bondi Beach
12.01.2022 Raw Energy Balls I’m still trying to not have added sugar, even sugars that are a lot better for the body like maple syrup & stevia, besides from those naturally occurring in whole foods like fruit. Again, it has absolutely nothing to do with vanity, weightloss or anything else, other than I’m cutting severely down on inflammatory foods and unfortunately refined sugars are a huge stressor for your adrenal glands which are in charge of regulating cortisol (stress) an...d aldosterone (blood pressure) and your thyroid (hormones maintaining metabolism & brain function). I’m not obsessive at all though - if I need a snack on the go it’s hard to find anything that isn’t sweetened with a little maple syrup, stevia or monk fruit and I’m totally fine with that - I just try to avoid it where I can. So, I’ve really had to get creative and make little treats without sugar - refined or not. And here’s the result. They’re super simply but super yum and a nice little pick me up in the afternoon - because of the high fat-content in the nuts, potassium from bananas and MCT+LCT fats from coconut oil, it’s nature’s own little energy ball I’m sure even the kids will love it The recipe is: gluten-, dairy-, egg-, yeast-, soy- & sugar-free. You can of course sub with other nuts/seeds if you’re intolerant to any of the below. Ingredients: - 1/3 cup sunflower seeds - 1/3 cup pepitas - 1/4 cup hemp seeds - 1/3 cup almonds, chopped - 1/4 cup goji berries - 1/4 cup cacao nibs - 2 tbsp almond butter - 2 tbsp coconut oil - 1 small banana, mashed - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla bean essense - 1/2 tsp cinnamon Method: 1. Simple - add all ingredients together in a bowl and mix well. 2. Roll into balls and place them in the fridge for at least 2 hour to set. 3. Keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 6 months @ Bondi Beach
12.01.2022 Which of the below do you consider to be the healthiest scenario: 1. Going out with friends, being social and having a drink or two with foods you’d normally not eat Or... 2. Staying at home by yourself, eating a home cooked meal and going to bed early? In my world, one is equally as ‘healthy’ as the other. You’ve got to tune into your body for it to tell you which of the above scenarios (or a third or fourth) is right for you on any given day. Some days you need to crash and be by yourself and other days you need to hang with all your best mates and have a good laugh. I think, through time, we’ve gotten so caught up in the word ‘HEALTH’ that we’ve forgotten all the other aspects of health there is and rather, we’ve just focused on what’s on our plate and how much we’re moving our bodies. Health is so much more than what you feed your body and which number is on a scale - in actual fact, health is just as much (if not more) the relationships we surround ourselves with, including the one to ourselves.. It is spirituality, career, social life, creativity, joy, our home environment and so much more It’s about balance. Yin and Yang. You can’t have one without the other. So, I’d like to challenge your thinking around health; what’s your view on what HEALTH is? I’d love to know in the comments below #HealthishlyBalanced See more
11.01.2022 I never thought I’d say this (truly!), but I’ll eat my words and, for now, say that my gut and digestive system is seriously thriving by keeping my food 80% raw plant based at the moment Just two months ago I could not, for the life of me, eat anything that hadn’t been cooked, steamed or roasted.. if I did, my stomach would bloat so much that I’d look like a pufferfish or that I was pregnant - pretty sure I’m neither At the moment I’m trying to just focus on a wide va...riety of plants & fruit - as many as possible, so I can help diversify my gut microbiome and feed it healthy bacteria after I cleansed it completely I don’t ‘classify’ myself as anything in terms of the foods I eat - I just really try to listen to my body and lean into what feels good for me - lots of fruit in the morning + celery juice + water as well as lots of plants throughout the day is currently helping my digestive system feel really good without any bloating and super regular bowel moments - soz Sometimes I add sustainable fish or cooked veggies - whatever floats my boat for the day This is an example of one of my raw salads - I eat when I’m hungry but try to snack every 2 hours to keep my blood sugar levelled especially as I have adrenal fatigue, too. The dressing for this salad is the real QUEEN though Recipe below: - Juice from 1/2 orange - Juice from 1/2 lime - Small handful each of; basil, parsley, coriander - 1 clove garlic - Pinch of herb salt + pepper Whiz it all up in a blender and toss in salad
10.01.2022 I’ve been sharing a bit more of my elimination diet and inflammation detox that I’m currently undergoing - day 8 going strong - which means I’ve had to cut everything away, basically, and eat incredibly simply. Some will say I don’t need a detox because the food I eat is so good, but my body was going through so much stress and this EBV virus kept reactivating in my body because of it. In order for my body to have the best chance to focus on rebuilding my immune ...defence to keep this virus down - as it’ll never leave my body, just ‘hibernate’ - my body’s had to detox from anything that might trigger the virus. As inflammation suppresses the immune system, it ends up spending all its time trying to fight the inflammation which leaves the virus to wreck havoc in my body everywhere. As we are ALL different, inflammation can still be caused by healthy foods, but it just means that that particular food might no longer be very healthy for me - on a daily basis - if I want to keep inflammation down. Note to say that my body is incredibly sensitive as well Anyway.. the recipe - Broccoli - Cauliflower - Green Beans (cut into pieces) - Pumpkin - Zucchini - Leek - 3 tbsp lentils (precooked) - Water or vegetable broth - Small handful of Fresh Coriander, parsley & basil - Vegetable salt, pepper, turmeric, garlic, cumin & fennel seeds Method; 1. Heat a large pan to HOT. 2. Add all cut vegetables onto the pan 3. Leave it for a few minutes, then add 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth - let it cook until water has evaporated. 4. Do this one more time with more water or broth. 5. Add spices and taste with pepper and (tiny) bit of vegetable salt 6. Turn off the heat and add lentils + chopped fresh herbs 7. Enjoy See more
08.01.2022 I mean, we tried the whole no dog on the couch-thing for a red-hot minute, but we failed miserably Can’t really blame the little guy; our new @craftedfurnituresydney couch from our friend Justin is just too damn comfy! @ Bondi Beach
07.01.2022 Wow.. The last time I was able to do a stretch like this (without pain) would’ve been at least a year ago.. In hindsight, I think I’d grown way too accustomed to the building pain in my joints and muscles every single day that I didn’t even realise how bad it was.. Anyone who can relate? But over the last few days I’ve started incorporating more stretches and 10 mins of movement with 2kg dumbbells on the days I feel okay to do so - which is about 4 days a week or so, and... I’m so happy being back on my mat a little Here’s a few things I’ve really focused on in the last 4 weeks to help with the muscle & joint pain: - NO training. Yes, no training at all for about 5 weeks now. My body needed rest more than anything. - Infrared Saunas 1-2 times per week. The rays from Infrared light penetrates through your body and helps with increased blood flow, removal of toxins, loosens up achy & painful joints and muscles as well as boosting your immune system so you can heal. - Concentrated Salt Baths + Topical Magnesium Gel from @abundantnaturalhealth to help manage painful joints, help with swelling from inflammation & to restore my depleted levels of magnesium. Topical magnesium goes straight into the bloodstream and filtrates out to where you need it most. - Lymphatic Drainage once a week at @healthspaceclinics to encourage movement of lymph fluids around the body. The fluid in the lymphatic system helps to remove waste and toxins from the body tissue and promotes better circulation. - Warm heat packs every morning & night to help loosen up my muscles & joints that feels ‘stuck’ and swollen. - Fresh Thyme & Lemon Tea from @medicalmedium. Just pour boiling water over fresh thyme-sprigs and leave to steep for 10 mins. Then add a bit of fresh lemon juice and I add a bit of 100% organic stevia to sweeten it. - Weekly acupuncture with my love @mitchpatience focusing on circulation, inflammation & whatever else might be showing up for me that week - mentally, physically, spiritually. I have 1000 other things I’m doing as well, and the above is just a small part of my overall approach to the healing-plan and new approach to my life I’m taking See more
06.01.2022 I’ve already asked Pash if we can build our own bamboo-outdoor shower on our balcony in Bondi when we get home, just to keep the Island Vibes alive
05.01.2022 In the beginning of this year I quit sugar, so that I could really get over my binges - sugar had always been my ‘drug of choice’. But now that I’m past the phase of using food to numb my emotions, I definitely have a piece or two of dark or raw chocolate everyday, because I love it and because it’s one of life’s greatest joys (in my opinion) But, with that said, I want it to be good quality treats that I eat, so making some homemade Raw Chocolate Bark I can keep in th...e freezer for when I need a little ‘pick me up’, sounds pretty darn good to me Follow the instructions below and don’t forget to show me if you recreate it at home Ingredients: - 1 cup cacao butter buttons - 1 tbsp coconut oil - 1/2 cup raw cacao - 3 tbsp pure maple syrup - Pinch of salt - Raw pistachios - Goji berries - Cacao nibs - Toasted coconut Chips - Dried lavender Method: 1. Heat up a heavy based saucepan to a LOW heat and add the cacao butter. Let it melt, continuously stirring. 3. Add coconut oil. 4. Add the maple syrup & let it melt. 5. Add the salt & raw cacao. Continuously whisking until it’s glossy & combined. 6. Turn off the heat and remove saucepan from stove. 7. Pour the chocolate onto a tray lined with baking-paper. 8. Sprinkle pistachios, goji berries, cacao nibs, toasted coconut chips and dried lavender on top. 9. Leave in the fridge or freezer until it’s set (10-15 mins) before eating. Store in freezer for 1 month or in the fridge for a week. @ Bondi Beach See more
04.01.2022 Oh, am I loving that I get to start my mornings with a walk on my favourite beach in the entire world & also my backyard - Bondi Beach - whilst listening to a podcast of the day What’s your favourite podcast at the moment or even episode? I’ve loved diving even more into nutrition, biochemistry, genetics, inflammation, supplements, body/mind/soul and the wonderful world of natural healing recently.. clearly I’m gravitation towards areas in where I need to dedicate my a...ttention personally at the moment Below is a few of my favourite ones if you’re into the same & you’ve liked what I’ve been putting out over the last few weeks; The @mindbodygreen Podcast @fxmedicine Podcast The @stephencabral Concept The @drjoshaxe Show Broken Brain with @DhruPurohit The @goop Podcast @Phoenix.Helix Podcast AND I’ve created a Spotify Playlist with all my favourite episodes you can follow as I’ll keep adding to it - link in my bio See more
04.01.2022 BANANA BREAD Okay, I have to admit, it’s honestly very rare that I’ll compliment myself (), but I nailed this banana-bread in the first go! It’s no doubt one of my finest bakes and creations I’ve ever done Ok, Ok - moving on. It’s gluten and dairy-free, so perfect for those of you with intolerances, and it’s also a healthier version than those with lots of refined sugar and compound chocolate.... Make sure you use good ingredients Ready. Set. BAKE Ingredients: - 4 bananas (reserve 1 for decoration) - 2 eggs - 3 tbsp pure maple syrup - 1/2 cup almond meal - 1/2 cup buckwheat flour - 1/2 cup shredded coconut - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar - 1 tsp pure vanilla essens - 1/4 tsp salt - 3 tbsp coconut oil - 1/2 handful chopped almonds - 50 grams dark 90% chocolate Method: 1. Mash bananas well and mix all wet ingredients together. 2. Add all the dry ingredients and mix together. 3. Add almonds + chocolate 4. Line a little loaf-tin or small square pan and pour the batter in. 5. Slice a banana in half and add to the top of the cake for decoration. 6. Bake in a preheated fan-forced oven at 180 degrees for 20-25 mins. 7. Poke a knife in the middle of the cake to make sure it’s set but not dry. 8. Don’t eat it all in one-go @ Bondi Beach See more
03.01.2022 I will always be too much or too little for some, but the only person I truly need to be enough for is simply myself
01.01.2022 The most important thing I’m learning through my studies at Institute for Integrative Nutrition? That we are all so very different. Bio-individuality. Not one single human-being is alike. No cell is the same as another. In ourselves or in others. .. Which means; why would we take the same approach to life exactly as someone else does or follow a ‘My day on a plate’-approach which we’ve read about in a magazine or seen on Instagram? There is nothing wrong with taking in...spiration from others; in fact, I encourage you to do just that. BE INSPIRED, but DON’T MIMIC. Because your body is different. Your mind is different. And what might work for me, may be like poison for you. Listen to your bod; it will give you signals as clear as the light of day if you take the time to hear it and look for the clues. A word that I’d love to have removed from the vocabulary is NORMAL. Why? Because what defines NORMAL? And what defines PERFECT? Neither are achievable and non-existent. What we need to focus on is being the very best versions of OURSELVES and stop being what others tell us to be. You’re perfectly imperfectly unnormal just the way you are. And that’s goddamn beautiful! See more
