Over the last few weeks I’ve brought you a selection of my favorite delicious and healthy recipes; crispy quinoa burgers, gluten-free banana pancakes, flaxseed bread, chick-pea curry and my delicious home-made coconut-oil chocolate, but now that I’ve run low on inspiration, here I bring you some of my favorite recipes by my future sister-in-law Jacqueline Silvestri Banks.
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4 simple ways to live a healthier life
Many of us rely on the advice of professionals to tell us how to take care of ourselves, but listening to all that good advice may be meaningless unless you’re willing to make a change. You are the only one that can make changes in your life that will impact your health and some changes make more […]
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Flaxseed bread – high protein, high fibre & gluten-free!
Love bread, but are looking for a way to cut back refined carbohydrates? Well then this amazing guilt-free bread is for you! Oh and not only is this bread really good for you (see Jacqueline’s health verdict below), it’s also perfect with crispy quinoa burgers (recipe here), or as a snack with a slice of […]
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Quick & easy chickpea curry
If you google “chickpea curry” you will find countless other perhaps more traditional recipes… But this chickpea curry recipe is something I made up one day when I was hungry and didn’t have many options in the fridge. It may not be a classic chickpea curry, but it tastes good, and is quick and very […]
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Coffee, good or bad?
Coffee has been both touted for its amazing health benefits and demonized for destroying our health. So what’s the real story with coffee? Should you drink it or get rid of it? Here are some answers to help you decide if it’s right for you.
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Gluten-free banana pancakes & passion fruit sauce
Yum! How delicious does that sound? Now don’t worry that I’ve gone all gourmet on you, this really amazing guilt-free breakfast is actually incredibly easy to make! Let me tell you how you can do it to…
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Homemade chemical-free bug spray
Bugs are a given when you’re on a tropical island, but nobody likes getting bitten. Unfortunately most heavy-duty bug sprays contains harmful toxins such as DEET, which has been linked to neuronal degeneration in the brain. Luckily you can find some natural alternatives or even better, make your own bug spray.
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5 foods to keep you hydrated this summer
In the hot summer months it’s important to get extra water to keep you from getting dehydrated. Luckily there are so many delicious fruits and vegetables you can add into your diet to help prevent dehydration. Try adding some of these into your daily summer diet to help you stay cool!
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5 reasons to spice it up
While some avoid it like the plague, some of us like to torture ourselves with deliciously spicy foods. There’s just something about that pain that comes with spicy foods that keeps us coming back for more. Maybe that special craving is your body’s way of asking you to give it something it needs. Here are […]
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Top 3 healing spices
A full spice cabinet is a wonderful investment. Not only because of the delicious flavors they can add to your meal, but more importantly for their amazing health benefits. Here are my 3 favorite spices to always keep in your kitchen and cook with frequently!
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Go nuts for nuts!
Nuts are a delicious, healthy, portable snack full of heart healthy fats but did you know that they even help you live longer? Research from the New England Journal of Medicine has shown that people who eat nuts five or more times per week have a 29% reduction in death from heart disease, 11% reduction […]