baby-food

If you’re a new parent, chances are you’ll have been hearing a lot lately about food pouches; these little goodies are all the rage, popping up everywhere from playgrounds to picnic sites. So what are they, why do some moms swear by them, and how to tell which food pouch choice is best for your baby? Faithful to Nature gives you the low-down on this latest baby care innovation.

Spring has sprung and it's time to roll up your sleeves and get a little muddy - digging, weeding, planting, composting and enjoying all the satisfaction that comes to growing your own gorgeous plants and fresh veggies. This is the time of year when those "green fingers" start to itch and twitch - and with our awesome selection of herb and vegetable growing seeds, you'll be spoilt for choice! But before you get stuck in, we want to fill you in on an organic gardening secret... the magic of heirloom seeds. Why do green-minded gardeners "dig" heirloom seeds - and why should you?

Picture this - it's a beautifully fresh and sunny Saturday morning, and you've just emerged from a dip in the ocean. You're feeling fabulous from head to toe - cleansed, refreshed and rejuvenated! We might think the sea's healing properties some simply from the joyful emotions we experience being out and about in nature, but in fact the answer runs a little deeper than that. When you take a swim in the ocean, you're immersing yourself in salt water, which offers an abundance of healing properties. Salt is naturally antibacterial and alkalising, and releases a negative electromagnetic charge that combats the positively-charged impurities we're exposed to on a daily basis. One of the purest forms of salt on earth (or rather, under it) is known as pink halite, or Himalayan crystal salt. As the name suggests, these pink salt crystals are found naturally deep within the Himalayan mountains, in pristine conditions that have kept them rich in trace minerals and free of contaminants. There are so many ways to benefit from Himalayan salt, so read on and learn more about the creative, innovative products in the Faithful to Nature selection.

Low-Carb High-Fat (LCHF) eating is revolutionising the way we think about dieting; more and more of our health-conscious fans have been exploring the Paleo or Banting lifestyle, which cuts way down on carbohydrates and sugars, and focuses on the consumption of healthy fats and proteins. If you're wondering why anybody would give up that morning slice of toast or coffee-break doughnut, here are ten excellent reasons why going low-carb is so good for your whole system.

Dinner parties, picnics and lazy lunches in the sun with your loved ones – these are a few of the joys of Spring, and even better, your local organic fruit and veg shop will be bursting with all that juicy fresh produce Spring/ Summer produce you love so much! To celebrate the arrival of Spring, why not try out this truly fabulous raw vegan treat – a decadent cheesecake dessert that’s still 100% vegan and raw! Go grab a few fresh punnets of strawberries, fire up your food processor, and try out this sweet indulgence. Perfect for your next Spring picnic.

ghee-clarified-butter

Smooth and golden buttery ghee is such a coveted ingredient; it’s a dairy-free butter that’s filled with flavour, and perfect for all your favourite Paleo recipes. Find out more about the goodness of ghee, what makes it special and how you can use it!

What is Ghee?

Ghee is a type of clarified butter that originates in India; it is made by simmering regular butter over a low heat, until most of the liquid content evaporates. During the process of making ghee, all the water and the milk solids are removed from the butter, leaving behind a smooth golden-yellow substance that’s high in nutrients but free of impurities and dairy allergens (lactose and casein). Ghee has been widely used as a key ingredient in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepali and Sri-Lankan cuisine. It’s also regarded as a powerful Ayurvedic healing food.

chaga-mushroom-tea

We’re so excited about the brand-new arrival in our store’s superfoods section – powdered wildcrafted Chaga mushroom, one of the world’s best-loved natural tonics for the body and mind. This hard, woody tree fungus might not look very impressive at first glance, but it’s dense in beneficial nutrients and provides a natural boost to your overall wellbeing! Find out more about the power of this medicinal mushroom, and take a look at some tasty Chaga drink recipes below.

We’re so excited about the brand-new essential oil we’ve just added to our popular SOiL range. Wintergreen essential oil is known as “mother nature’s aspirin”, because it’s such a great natural pain remedy. In fact, before the introduction of synthetic pain killers in the 1920s, wintergreen oil was considered one of the world’s best essential oils for the treatment of pain. Here’s a look at how wintergreen oil helps, why it works, and how to use it:

hemp-seeds

Hemp seeds, hemp oil, hemp protein powder - hemp products are the talk of the organic world right now, with more and more "greenies" opting to supplement their diets with this nourishing and healing superfood. There's so much to say about the benefits of hemp, we really could go on and on... but to keep things simple, we've put together a list of the key nutrients in this power-packed plant, and the benefits these nutrients have to offer. Plus we have a quick and easy hemp smoothie recipe for you, and some links to our popular hemp products available online.

sauerkraut

Let’s be honest, a dish literally known as “sour cabbage” doesn’t exactly sound very appetising! But if you’re serious about healthy eating (and not afraid to experiment in the kitchen), you’ll find there are plenty of sweet reasons to eat more sauerkraut.

What is Sauerkraut?

This tangy and tasty condiment is a time-honoured European side dish, widely enjoyed throughout Germany, France and Russia – although it’s thought to have originated in ancient China. Sauerkraut is made by fermenting white cabbage and juniper berries with lactobacillus bacteria; fermentation converts the natural sugars into lactic acid, which acts as a natural preservative.