Author Archives: Marianne
Nurturing & Restorative Green Soup
Nurturing & Restorative Green Soup Nurturing & Restorative Green Soup was a soup I made up for a friend who had been diagnosed with cancer as it contains large amounts of cancer fighting & immune boosting foods, such as garlic, ginger, turmeric, broccoli and kale. This nurturing green soup will certainly surprise you with how […]
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Green Salsa & Tahini
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Green Salsa & Tahini Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Green Salsa and tahini can take a little bit of time to prepare and cook but is a great dish for dinner with friends when you want to make the vegetable dishes the heros of the meal. For recipe see here.
Drishti – Line of Sight
Drishti is a yogic gazing technique that develops concentration and relaxation but allows an inner focus which helps quieten the mind. It is a practice of mindfulness and I liken these moments of focus to mini meditations. Humans are visual creatures and even when practising yoga, or in everyday life, it is easy to be […]
Roasted Carrots with Miso Crumble
Roasted Carrots with Miso Crumble Roasted Carrots with miso crumble is my winter vegetable recipe with a twist – it is served with a yummy crunchy slightly sweet and salty topping. In our household roasted vegetables are a winter staple. In this case roasting brings out the delicious sweetness of carrots which is in contrast […]
Roasted Pumpkin, Broccoli & Tofu Salad
Roasted Pumpkin, Broccoli & Tofu Salad Roasted pumpkin, broccoli and tofu salad is a simple recipe for a warm salad with a delicious light asian flavour. Perfect for lunch on mild autumn days in Queensland. What’s good about it? Pumpkin is a great source of carotenoid antioxidants that are anti-inflammatory and help to support a […]
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe by Marianne Harold Chicken Noodle Soup is an old favourite for boosting the immune system as the weather becomes cooler, or when you simply want comfort food. This is my version which is a nutritional upgrade. With the onset of the cooler drier weather it is beneficial to adopt a diet […]
What’s the Fuss About Fasting?
What’s the Fuss About Fasting? I was surprised the other day when a client, whom I had advised to practice time restricted eating (fasting) said her doctor had told her fasting is dangerous! Fasting is a practice that holds a place in most ancient philosophies and religions and has been a practice in many cultures […]
The Technique of Ujjayi Breathing
The Technique of Ujjayi Breathing The technique of ujjayi breathing (ooh-JAH-yee prah-nah-YAH-mah ) is a technique that is used throughout yoga sequences (particularly in vinyasa and ashtanga practices) to help get the most energy we can from the air we breathe. Yoga breathing exercises, called “pranayama” in Sanskrit, are an integral part of yoga practice. […]