Not all woods burn the same in a fire, do they? The same can be said about foods we put in our ‘digestive fire’. Some burn (or digest) easily, some are more difficult. This important aspect of food often gets Read more…
Women have an amazing aid to living a healthy and happy life. The menstrual cycle. Now, if you are man, please don’t stop reading here as likely as not, you know a woman. She would likely be very impressed and Read more…
You can put the most nutritious food into your mouth but to get the goodness out of it, it needs to be well digested. There is one simple way to make sure this happens; add herbs and spices to your Read more…
Sugar cravings can be very powerful and you don’t need me to tell you that sugar isn’t great or that we are having too much of it. Most of us are aware it causes weight gain and diabetes if we Read more…
With Christmas around the corner, you’ll be pleased to know that a traditional roast with accompanying root vegetables, a few brussels sprouts and some herbs thrown in, fits in very well with the ideal foods to eat in winter. Enjoy Read more…
Meditation is the buzz word in the mental health field right now. And for good reason. It provides so much strength and stillness to deal with the hectic whirlwind of our lives. Sometimes, though, it can be hard. Do you Read more…
I love saag aloo; that well known spinach (or kale) and potato curry. I also love saag paneer; substituting the potatoes for indian cheese. For a hearty, full meal, I thought why not combine them? The result, saag-aloo-paneer is delicious Read more…
The elder tree that lurks in my garden makes an attempt each year to take over. Every year, I chop it back to its stalk and ensure it doesn’t achieve its goal. Every year I think I should probably dig Read more…
Sluggish, lacking in energy, disturbed bowels, lack of proper hunger, excess phlegm or just out-and-out exhaustion. These are just some of the things you may feel if you have āma. If you recognise any of these symptoms, read on, the Read more…
Even the green-smoothie averse child likes this one! For how and when to have smoothies, see here.