Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas1 cup beetroot 1 cup quinoa, boiled1 cup oat flour/chickpea flour2 Tbsp flaxseed powder + ⅓ cup water1 clove garlic, minced½ onion, chopped 1 tsp nutritional yeast3 Tbsp sunflower seeds Method: Roast the beetroot with a generous drizzle of olive oil and salt at 180’C until soft. Fry...
Ingredients: 250g sweet potato250g unbleached bread flour 1 tsp baking powderPinch of salt Method: Peel and cut the potato into small chunks to boil Bring to a boil and cook until softStrain and allow to cool. Mash the sweet potato In a mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder and saltGive it...
INGREDIENTS 1 brown onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped2cm block ginger, peeled and grated2 Tbsp olive oil3 cups, peeled + sliced carrots 1 litre vegetable stock ½ can coconut milk 1 Tbsp miso paste1 Tbsp sesame oil1 bunch fresh coriander 3 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted1 green chilli, chopped METHOD Bring a medium pot...
INGREDIENTS 1 can chickpeas½ cup chickpea brine3 big carrots, peeled1 tsp cumin1 clove garlic, peeledOlive oil to drizzle ½ lemon, zested and squeezed2 Tbsp tahini1 tsp paprika1 tsp honey 1/3 cup olive oil Salt and pepper METHOD Preheat the oven to 180’C.Place the carrots and garlic cloves on an oven tray,...
Ingredients 1 cup frozen oats¼ cup cashews (for extra creaminess)4 cups ice-cold water1 tsp vanilla extract1 date1 tsp cinnamon1 pinch of salt What you need: Blender Muslin cloth Consol jar Method Place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend for about 30 seconds or until smooth. Do not over blend. Remove and pour...
INGREDIENTS 2 cups dates, pitted and soaked 1 cup oats1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup almond flour150ml coconut oil, room temperature Pinch sea salt 50g cacao2/3 cup pecans/walnuts, toasted METHOD Pit and soak the dates in warm water for 2 hours or until soft and water is cold.Place sunflower seeds, oats, cacao...
It is so important to keep one’s minds and bodies active, especially during this time. Fortunately, we are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to incredible Yoga teachers and studios sharing their knowledge, practices and classes online amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Below are a...
‘Unprecedented’ seems to be the word of 2020 thus far, since people have no idea when this is all going to end, or the real nature of the outcome that is going to unfold within our communities, our society and our economy. This collective uncertainty...
Practicing the following four simple Yoga poses daily can help provide a profound sense of relief and calmness to the mind and body. Spending at least 5 minutes in each pose and focusing on taking full, long deep breaths will allow one to really submerge into the pose, and unlock the physical and mental sensations and benefits it has to offer. The beauty of these poses is that they are accessible to everyone; no specialised equipment, particular skill, supervision or flexibility is required.
Grab your mat, wear comfortable clothing, perhaps light some incense or candles, play some soothing music or binaural soundscape and perhaps incorporate the use of one of the quality essential oils for a real sensorial experience. Practice one of the poses individually, or string as many of them together to create your own sequence in any which was you please.
Remember to enter these poses with a sense of compassion and non-judgement, realise that disruptive thoughts may arise, but all you need to do is bring yourself back to the present moment through focussing on the details, depth and texture of the breath.
Face masks are a mandatory inclusion in life going forward, and one of the biggest defenses we have against the spread of the virus. The truth is - now listen closely because it is only fools who turn down good advice - a mask will 1) hugely limit the transfer of saliva FROM one individual to another and 2) create a barrier for anything COMING INTO contact with the individual. Basically, your odds are (significantly) better.