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Raspberry Coconut Slice
Raspberry Coconut Slice Recipe by Marianne Harold Raspberry Coconut Slice is my interpretation of the jam and coconut slices we used to eat as kids. Made with fresh raspberries this slice is refined sugar, dairy and gluten free. It goes down well as a healthy treat and is very satisfying. Ingredients: Raspberry Layer – 1/2 […]
Raspberry Coconut Slice
Raspberry Coconut Slice Recipe by Marianne Harold Raspberry Coconut Slice is my interpretation of the jam and coconut slices we used to eat as kids. Made with fresh raspberries and without refined sugar it is also dairy and gluten free. This slice goes down well as a healthy treat and is very satisfying. See recipe […]
Coping with pre-Festive Season Stress
Coping with pre-Festive Season Stress Stress levels begin to rise for many of us with the approach of the Festive Season. These stresses can vary from a lack of time, financial or relationship stress, concern about what presents to buy or worrying about eating too much or about our health in general. Usually most of […]
Are You Confused About Sugar?
Are You Confused About Sugar? Speaking to my friends and clients I see that there is a lot of confusion about the issue of sugar. The questions frequently asked are – should be eat it? should we avoid it? and what type of sugar should we eat? The modern western diet is often very high […]
Spring Quinoa Salad
Spring Quinoa Salad Spring Quinoa Salad – recipe by Marianne Harold. This is one of my favourite recipes as it’s light but substantial and can be a meal in itself. I roast the broccoli which makes it slightly crispy, but the asparagus is lightly steamed and the salad is topped off with dry roasted or […]
Coping with Christmas Stress
As Christmas and New Year approach, many of us experience increased stress levels which can be due to varying reasons such as a lack of time, financial obligations, relationship stress, worrying about our health or what presents to buy. Usually most of the stress we experience is the stress we place on ourselves! We need […]
Love Your Heart With Yoga
The benefits of yoga on heart health are often overlooked Yoga is better known for its relaxing effects and overall health benefits but more and more the signs are pointing to yoga as the best way for men and women to take charge of their cardiovascular health and ‘love’ their heart. How? Studies have suggested […]
Antioxidant Smoothie
I call this smoothie my ‘Antioxidant Smoothie’ as it is packed with them. It is one of my favourite blends especially with the white Dragonfruit (or Pitaya fruit), and it is also very refreshing. Ingredients: 1/2 white dragonfruit 1/2 cup of raspberries (spray free) 1/2 plum – I buy Queen Garnet variety when […]
Why You Should Soak Your Grains, Legumes & Nuts
Raw grains, legumes, nuts and seeds all contain a substance called phytate (in varying quantities) which interferes with our digestion’s ability to absorb nutrients. Soaking of grains, legumes, nuts and seeds is a method of food preparation that is used in traditional cultures, but is not widely used these days in more ‘developed’ countries. […]