May 2013
1 post
This is what inspires me...
I have been working with an amazing client Alicia for over a year now. She is such a delight to work with, taking the programs I develop for her and embracing them in every way.
If you have ever thought that you might like to try a detox program, lifestyle program or wellness program, but don’t know what to expect, here is a little more about Alicia and her experiences with Nourish Your...
March 2013
5 posts
[RECIPE] creamy quinoa pudding
This pudding rocks! Quinoa (keen-wah) is literally packed with protein, its baked with coconut milk, with hints of cinnamon and lightly sweetened with coconut sugar, sure does meet mama’s approval for the dinner table!
Theres alot to be said for quinoa. here are a few great facts…
Quinoa is a complete source of protein so it’s a great choice for those choosing a meat free...
February 2013
9 posts
[RECIPE] spelt bread
Twice weekly my little one steps into the world of Steiner preschool, full of imagination, exploration and fun and each afternoon when I meet him on the wooden verandah he rushes over to me with a giant grin, filled with joy and excitement; “mama, mama! … Can I have my bun?”
Yep. Bun. Not me. *sigh* But I have to say, it’s little wonder that he is excited, these morsels...
[CLEAN ME] why I need a detox
My little family just took a road trip southbound to see family and friends and share in a most beautiful wedding, for the trip I packed raw nut bars, fruit and rice crackers but alas the usual 12 hour trip turned quickly into 16 hours and we sinned, oh yes we did, unfortunately the Hume, littered with fast food chains, claimed us. And my goodness do I feel (sh)it.
When you live clean,...
Not all calories are created equal
Written by Ann Gibbons
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
When it comes to weight loss, a calorie is a calorie; a kilojoule is a kilojoule. That is been the mantra of nutritionists, dietitians, and food regulators for more than a century. But when it comes to comparing raw food with cooked food, or beans with breakfast cereals, that thinking may be incorrect. That is the consensus of a panel of...
I found this saying on instagram and it made me laugh.
There is no doubting that unicorns rock and it would be pretty special to be one, but as a mama I am conscious that being oneself is always the best.
I always strive to encourage Emerson to express himself and be comfortable within himself.
He dresses himself. Can express emotion freely. Says whats on his mind.
So when he said to me once...
[WINTER] & preparing your pantry
So winter is still a while away but there has already been outbreaks of flus, colds, coughs with at least 3 people sneezing on me this past week! So keeping those sniffs and sneezes at bay has meant I have started my prep for winter.
In the past, each winter season I would come down with a nasty case of tonsillitis at least 3 times, plus general sniffs and sneezes in between. Once I started my...
[OUR SIMPLE LIFE] & how we're going to do it
For years now I have been clearing, cleansing, simplifying and reducing to achieve a life less full of distracting stuff more full of fun and love and LIFE.
In 2011 I boycotted purchasing anything new (besides the essentials of food, cleaning products etc) and this lasted 9 months. It was uplifting, I rarely saw the inside of a shopping mall and found much peace from not lusting after...
[THE REAL ME] & the year thus far
I dont often share my personal life on here but this is fun and I think (?) its interesting so here goes…
This year I have challenged myself to #52 inspiring acts; “to keep things interesting”. [Full list of INSPIRING ACTS here] I had such fun putting the list together I didn’t really think about how much fun I would have picking out different things to do or how much...
Recipe: Tomato and Basil Soup
After a visit to my local green grocer and falling in love with the abundant buckets of ripe fleshy tomatoes I felt inspired to make myself a raw tomato and basil soup.
The recipe took some tweaking as initially I couldn’t balance the acidity of the tomatoes but this is what I ended up with; feel free to tweak and report back your findings…
Ingredients
- 5 tomatoes - 1/2 - 1 cup...
January 2013
7 posts
Anonymous asked: Hi Jen, are there any vitamins you would recommend for acne breakouts? I tend to break out around my chin area, I've heard that this can be due to bad digestion but my digestion and everything seems to be normal! I've heard that some vitamins to do with mood stabilizers can help clear the skin. or are there any other natural treatments you'd recommend? I can't really afford...
Recipe: Chewy Gooey Chocolate Goodness
After our Australia Day celebrations yesterday I was feeling in need of some nurturing, nourishing, delicious chocolate so I grabbed out my favourite ingredients and created a masterpiece!
Ingredients (makes 4)
Base:
1 cup cashews
4 tbsn agave nectar
1 tbsn coconut oil
3 tbsn goji berries
1 tbsn cacao powder
Mousse:
1 avocado
1 tbsn coconut sugar
1 tbsn cacao powder
plus 2 cups...
Recipe: Almond, Oat & Coconut Cookies
Inspired by a friends recent kiddie birthday party and with an Australia Day celebration tomorrow, Emerson and I a-got-a-baking!
This recipe was adapted from www.mynewroots.org making only a few changes to accommodate what I had on hand.
There are two stages to the recipe; firstly to make the Almond Butter!
Almond Butter [makes approx 1 cup]
2 cups of shelled raw almonds
1. Preheat oven to...
Recipe: Berry Smoothie
Berries are an important aspect of your diet, they include a rich and wide range of antioxidants. Antioxidants are important for fighting free radicals which are charged cells that can cause damage and have been linked to causing cancer. Recent research has also noted that free radicals can effect our DNA which has unknown but serious consequences.
Antioxidants are great for their anti-aging...
Its in the small things that we achieve...
Inspired by the above I pondered the small things that I can do this year that will bring me bliss and love.
I decided to make a list (love lists) and find enough small things to do that I can choose one a week to keep me motivated and inspired all year long; so here it is…what do you think?
#1 Watch a documentary
#2 Exercise in a new way
#3 Go to bed early and get up early
#4...
The Year of the Snake
Enjoy the little things, for one day you make look back and realize they were the big things. ~Robert Brault
Many believe that the year 2013, the year of the snake, is a year of prosperity and peace. Sounds good to me.
So how do we bring prosperity and peace into our lives? Well one way that we do, is to make some plans, January is a great month for planning, however loose they may be. Our...
Start your year with a [HEALTH] kick!
Hello Everyone!
It has certainly been a while since I dropped off of the land of cyberspace. So what has been going on with us, well here is our story…
In August 2012 I fell pregnant, it was the third time that year; full of wonder and a little worry I prayed that this time we would be blessed. Sadly 3 days before my 12 week scan I lost the pregnancy. It was traumatic. Three little lives...
November 2012
5 posts
Anonymous asked: Hi Jen love your blog! I just wanted to ask your advice for weight loss. I already eat incredibly healthy but I have seemed to have put on a lot of weight over the past months, around 10kg! (Dw I have seen my Gp and I'm 100% healthy) I seem to be confused about all the messages other so called "nutritionists" are presenting to the public about what to eat what not to eat. Could you...
cactusevery asked: Hey! Love your blog. I discovered recently that I have rosacea, any thoughts you can share, or a post you might be able to direct me to? Thanks!
Anonymous asked: Hi Jen, What are your views and knowledge on cashews? I'm hearing so many mixed messages, how you shouldn't eat them everyday cause they are fattening, but then how you should as they are good for the heart and can help you lose weight with a balanced diet. I've always loved nuts as a snack, and like almonds and cashews together, but just wanted to know what you thought of having...
Anonymous asked: Hi Jen, I was introduced to your site ages ago by Kate Griffiths, we both used to work at Ampcontrol, she said you did once too! Anyway, I'm very passionate about health, wellbeing and nutrition and I'm considering studying something along those lines. I was wondering what you've studied/are studying and where.. or if you have any course suggestions? Hoping to study by...
Anonymous asked: Hi Jen, your name was given to me by a most beautiful Dietician named Nicole who works out of Maitland and Raymond Terrace. She suggested I contact you with regards to detoxing. I'm thinking this could be beneficial to me but would like to talk with someone about what would be most effective. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks heaps Karen
October 2012
3 posts
Sort your stuff out!
For the past 5 months I have been living without ‘stuff’, you know all those things that fill a shelf, a draw, a cupboard, a home! Granted I love my ‘stuff’ and each little item has a beautiful story or memory attached to it but its surprising how quickly I have moved on.
The space has allowed me to appreciate the ‘stuff’ for the comfort it gave me and also...
Love Mae
I am about to do something I haven’t done before… and I am a little bit excited!
So given that I adore all-things; organic, fair-trade, healthy and beautiful, I often come across new people, brands or products and more-often-than-not develop a new crush!
I have always pondered sharing the goodness on here. And now I am.
It was only last week that I stumbled across this delightful...
A beautiful message
A beautiful message, please share this message with all you can and let it be reflected in your actions and your words. Be the change you wish to see in the world.
“….i received some sad news tonight that my good friend’s brother had made a decision to end his life. with him in mind, his friends and family, oh, and with you also….i would like to say this:
this world...
September 2012
9 posts
A day at the park
With school holidays upon us Emerson and I took the opportunity to catch up with our good friends Renee and Liana. A picnic. The sunshine. Tree climbing. Great conversations. Mmm; it was bliss.
And did you know that lazing in the park is actually good for your health?
We sat in dappled light.
What we ate. Recipe for the muffins here.
The beautiful Renee from NFE Design and Mr...
Summery Snacks
Each week for the past three weeks I have visited my beautiful and very pregnant friend; embracing her new life at home she has been baking delicious treats each week and its safe to say that Tuesdays are fast becoming my favourite day of the week. I was lucky enough that she shared her latest recipe with me…
Grandmothers always have the ingredients you need on hand
Mixing. Grating....
The sunshine brought with it day trips to the...
We jumped into the car early Saturday morning, shrouded under a light veil of mist that clung to the tree tops. It wasn’t long though, despite the mists best efforts the sunshine prevailed leaving nothing untouched by its happy rays.
Seal Rocks - Adventures to the ocean are amongst our favourite.
Sea shells displayed in an old deli fridge.
Cute boat.
Hmmmm. Where to next?
Sandy...
Time to bake a cake.
Today I got a-thinking about all the different ways that we can nourish ourselves, all the teeny tiny ways for ourselves and our families. Beyond all the superfoods, smoothies, detox’s, hydration… what do I do day-to-day? What do you do?
Well today Emerson and I baked a cake from this book. I also stopped on the road side to take a photo of the view, chatted to an old friend,...
Project Paradise: Our Passive Home
Once we had selected our home, the next step was to decide where to place it on the mountainside. The idea being that with correct placement the heating and cooling would be taken care of by Mother Nature. We had ideas on where we would like the home to be, but due to the bushfire regulations we would have to work with the rural fire service to make sure our little home would be safe.
We...
Project Paradise: In the Beginning
Living off the land. Waking up to the orchestral sounds of mother nature. Seeing the magnificent sky turn from blue to purple, mauve to pink, and eventually to black. The deepest darkest black, splattered with glistening stars. Living along side nature not around it, living amongst the seasons, in a home that fits seamlessly with the land.
These were all the dreams and thoughts that whirled...
Whoa there; slow down! How I gained control of my...
I have always been used to being busy, I worked a part time job at high school, well two part time jobs, while also sitting my HSC, then went on to a full time job, a traineeship and a university degree (all at once), then bought a house, renovated said house, married soul mate, fell pregnant, started studying Natural Medicine, started a blog, business and facebook page (also all at once)…...
Alternative Sources of Sugar
Well its official I am totally addicted to oats, softened with rice milk with a generous serve of strawberries (very affordable at the moment), macadamias and goji berries. This new addiction comes from the world of sugar free September with a mind-blowingly healthy and delish breakfast. Not only this but the warmer weather has inspired me to shift it up a notch and see spring in with some...
August 2012
8 posts
Recipe: Raw Nut Date and Coconut Truffles
Today I was lucky enough to experience first hand the amazing talent of Chef Kate; whom lives with a cooks for the Kerr family in Sydney. Her inspiring recipes have got my taste buds waiting in anticipation! First thing tomorrow I am going to make these little beauties…
Ingredients
· 1 1/2 Cups shredded un-sweetened coconut
· 1/2 Cup ground walnuts
· 1/2 Cup ground macadamia...
5 Raw Food Mistakes you Don't Want to Make
I found this really interesting article on Raw Food, and since we are all talking raw I thought I would share…
“I remember when I first became involved in the raw food movement; I felt very overwhelmed by the overload of conflicting information about what to do and what not to do. I got stuck more than once as I continued on my raw food journey, which definitely involved making a mistake or two...
Recipe: Healthy Oat, Nut & Banana Slice
Ingredients
· 2 cups rolled oats
· ½ tsp salt (murray river flakes are great!)
· 4 small or 2 big ripe bananas (aiming for 1-1.25 cups mashed)
· Dates, sultanas or other dried fruit of choice
· Goji berries
· Chia seeds
· Cashew nuts
· Flaxseeds
· Agave nectar
· Vanilla extract
Directions
Mash the bananas very very very well, add in vanilla and mix well, add all other ingredients one at a time...
Recipe: Raw Tomato and Basil Soup
Ingredients
1 huge heirloom tomato
1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
2 cloves garlic
1/4 onion
1 jalepeno (seeds optional for heat)
1/2 cup basil
salt to taste
1/4 cup filtered water
optional: cilantro leaves + pumpkin seeds for garnish
Place all ingredients in powerful blender and mix until creamy. If your blender is strong enough (vitamix) you can blend until it heats itself up....
Raw Wraps with Cauliflower Mash and Basil Salad
Ingredients
Cauliflower
Red cabbage
Chives
Tomato
Garlic
Basil
Lime
Spinach
Olive Oil
Almond milk
Put a few trees of cauliflower, maybe 4 or 5, in a blender with a dash of almond milk (recipe here). Blend well on a low setting.
Add chives, some olive oil and fresh squeezed lime
Keep adding cauliflower until you have a texture that is like mashed potatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
...
Going Raw: The Low Down
Raw food, fruits and vegetables, are nutritious, rich in enzymes, energy-enhancing, keeps you looking and feeling young and allows deep cleansing which is the key for preventing health and body degeneration. So who is interested to learn more?!
With the big time nutritional authorities using and promoting a raw diet it has certainly gained popularity and in fact it has even become trendy to “go...
Recipe: Raw Burrito
Would you like to move towards more of a plant based, perhaps even raw diet? Over the next week I will be sharing recipes that will help you do this. Perfect as we approach spring.
Ingredients
2 very ripe avocados
3 tomatoes, diced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced
2 tbsp white onion diced
3 cloved fresh garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
Kernels from one corn cob
2 tsp fresh lime...
When life gives you lemons, make 100 home remedies...
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade and dozens of other foods and home remedies from this versatile fruit. Lemon’s health benefits are due to the high concentration of vitamins B and C, antioxidants, protein, flavonoids, phosphorus, potassium, carbohydrates and volatile oils. Whether you’re using this superfood to prevent kidney stones or making lemon-flavored cake icing,...
July 2012
13 posts
How to balance your life by being selfish!
I read a book a while ago called “The Breakthrough Experience” it was an interesting read, offering lots of opportunities to face up to yourself!! The basis of the whole book was that a state of balance is constantly evolving in our lives; and if we can be honest enough with ourselves, any emotion we are feeling is replicated in the exact opposite at the same time, to keep...
Our Simple Mountain Life.
I have been without internet access for a week now (albeit a few snippets here and there) and it dawned on me how much the internet had harboured a connection, perceived or not, to the rest of the world. This forced solitude has offered space and a new energy to now give back. I will have limited access to technology from now on; however I intend to write as regularly as possible and continue...
How to Simplify Your Life
I am always up for keeping it simple, making life easier, more efficient and allowing more time and space for the important stuff. This journey of simplification is ever evolving as different priorities appear and disappear and one I imagine I will always be on!
Its easy to become complex; our society is indeed complex, what with the internet, television, shopping, work, family commitments,...
