Burmese Fermented Tea Leaf Salad (Lahpet Thote)
Burmese fermented tea leaf salad, or Lahpet Thote, was one of our favourite foods on a visit to Myanmar. It is unofficially their national dish and is surprisingly delicious. I have made this regularly since returning back to Australia and our friends are always dubious and then delightfully surprised when they try it. This is […]
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 […]
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 […]