Cycle Based Recipes for Balanced Hormones
Menstrual Phase - Your Inner Winter
Lifestyle Focus :Boost iron levels & reduce inflammation.
Menstrual Phase Foods :Foods rich in iron and vitamin C (for better iron absorption) help to maintain energy especially if you experience heavy bleeding. Help ease pain with anti inflammatory & warming spices.
Turmeric, known in Sanskrit as the “Golden Goddess” has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb to boost immunity because it has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. How to make turmeric paste Essential ingredients… read more
This Jamaican Jerk Chicken is oven baked to perfection. Served alongside a delicious pineapple avocado salsa and rice it will take your tastebuds straight to Jamaica! Yeah Mon! Think that to experience the culinary delight that is – jerk chicken – you have to get… read more
This gluten free pizza crust recipe tastes better than any gluten free pizza I’ve had in restaurants or tried at home. Because it’s made in a cast iron skillet the texture is great with a crispy outside, chewy fluffy inside. It just can’t be beat!… read more
This creamy, delicious cinnamon toast dessert smoothie is chock full of healthy nourishing ingredients. Life is just too short to skip dessert! As 2015 draws to an end I want to take time out to reflect. From day one my mission for starting this blog… read more
This Berry Cherry Chia Seed Jam is by no means a traditional jam. This is a real food jam. A healthy, tasty jam you will want to smother on everything. I can already tell this will be the first of many chia seed jams. Can you imagine… read more
If you follow me on Instagram then no doubt you have seen my obsession with this gorgeous beet latte. It’s with good reason too ; Beet lattes are delicious, indulgent and perfect menstrual phase nourishment! Further Reading : How to eat for your menstrual cycle… read more
This Creamy Orange Ginger Smoothie is filled with immune strengthening ingredients and could seriously be death to your next cold! Give your immune system a fighting chance this winter, enjoy this smoothie for breakfast, as a snack or dessert. My kind of winter… I am very fortunate… read more
This Mango Coconut Overnight Oats will have you feeling like you’re on a tropical vacation at breakfast. Made with nourishing real food ingredients to power you through your day, it’s the ultimate no cook breakfast! This Mango Coconut Overnight Oats is truly special and a… read more
This Red Velvet Hot Chocolate is the perfect example of how you can enjoy your holiday favourites without falling off the healthy bandwagon. If you’re going to indulge why not indulge healthfully? Red Velvet Hot Chocolate for a healthier holiday If you’re trying to clean up… read more
These tender, juicy beef liver and onions with bacon and mushrooms will help you develop a love for organ meats which are nutritional powerhouses in their own right. Beef Liver for fertility Beef liver is a fertility superfood. If you are trying to conceive or… read more
This Vegan Quinoa Bean Chili is hearty and filling enough to satisfy even the biggest meat lover out there! It freezes beautifully so all you need to do is grab and reheat later. Meatless Monday is an initiative with a simple message: By cutting… read more
This buckwheat porridge is creamy, rich and filling. Topped with my pumpkin spice swirl I can think of no better autumn breakfast! A hearty and healthy breakfast to get you in the right frame of mind to seize the day! I set out to make… read more
Turmeric muffins make for a delicious nutrient dense snack or light breakfast for everyone. You’ve heard about the health benefits of turmeric and you’ve been itching to add more of it to your diet. If you’ve already made a turmeric paste and golden milk you… read more
Dhal is a rich source of protein and fibre as well as folate and iron. This delicious dish comes together really quickly and can be served on its own with flatbread or as part of a larger meal. I mentioned in my last blog post… read more
A tasty combination of chicken and spinach. Chicken Saag is a delicious North Indian traditional dish that’s packed with iron. Happy St Patrick’s Day to my readers and Happy Birthday to my loving husband. Today I honour my man by posting his favourite dish,… read more
Golden milk is an ancient ayurvedic remedy that boosts your immune system helping to combat colds, cough, inflammation, joint pain and so much more. It’s so delicious even your kids will ask for more! Golden Milk Elixir A Traditional Indian Remedy Last winter I shared my… read more