“Wellness is a choice; a way of life; a process; an efficient channelling of energy; an integration of body, mind, and spirit; and the loving acceptance of yourself.” Eudaimonian writer Regina Sara Ryan, explained the pursuit of urban chi perfectly. In order to perform at...
Gluten-free, paleo and easily adjusted to vegan For a softer (not-so-crispy-base) you can use only ½ cup almond flour, ½ cup coconut flour instead of 1 cup just almond flour. To make the base vegan you can substitute the egg with one flax egg & 6 Tbsp...
Ash-WHAT? Ash-wa-gan-dha. Classified as an adaptogen; that helps the body manage stress. Ashwagandha has been used for over 3000 years to relieve stress, increase energy levels and improve concentration. INGREDIENTS: Serves: 1 1 cup almond milk1 tsp ashwagandha powder2 pinches cloves 2 pinches nutmeg1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp...
Exercise Scientist & Injury Prevention Specialist, Lindsay Starling, Tells us How to Stick to Our Fitness Resolutions It's been one month of diving head first into your new year’s resolutions, including those two resolutions which seem to find themselves at the top of the list...
“Keep learning; don’t be arrogant by assuming that you know it all, that you have a monopoly on the truth; always assume that you can learn something from someone else” - Jack Welch. Mother Nature is a living organism. She inhales and exhales, giving us the...
A Word From our 2018 #IamFaithfultoNature ambassador: Khaya This past year of being the #IAmFaithfultoNature ambassador has been quite something. Through working with FTN I met so many inspiring, driven individuals and companies forming a part of the change the world needs. 2018 was a year...
Honestly, what on this beautiful earth could be better than eating an ice-cream after a workout? It is the perfect combination of anti-oxidants, protein and energising ingredients for a delicious restorative blueberry smoothie popsicle. Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 banana 2/3 cup blueberries 1½ tsp maca root powder ¼...
Shopping makes me feel good. I’m not ashamed to conform to any gendered stereotypes because retail therapy is cathartic, though my sprees tend to cost more than a 45-minute session on a shrink’s chaise lounge, my biggest concern is all the foreign labels and imported...
From ‘the food of the gods’ in Greek mythology to being one of the five ingredients used to prepare the Hindu elixir of immortality (Panchamrita), honey has long been held a place of reverence in human history. In fact, our relationship with this natural confectionary dates back at...
