February 2013 – Supercharged Food

Orchard Street Cleanse

I recently discovered a new business that has popped up in Sydney, which is the brainchild of Kirsten Shanks a qualified Naturopath, Nutritionist and Herbalist. Orchard Street offers 3-5 day liquid cleanses which use local and fairtrade produce grown using sustainable, organic and chemical-free farming methods. The cleanses are chemical free, alkaline, raw and vegan. And to top it off…the packaging is just gorgeous! There are three cleanse options as well as a custom program to choose from. Orchard Street’s juices incorporate Australian Natives such as finger limes, sea parsley and kakadu plum as well as Wild Weeds such as dandelion and marshmallow, which contribute a range of vitamins and minerals to enhance your health.

I tried the pure cleanse which is designed for those with sensitive digestive systems as it is low in fructose and anti-candida. I found it to be a really strong cleanse, not for the faint hearted and I must admit I did experience a few detox symptoms…but in saying that, I really liked it and felt renewed and refreshed post-cleanse!

Find out more here.

Cellgevity

I was recently sent Cellgevity by Max International. Cellgevity is a supplement which works to support and enhance the natural functions of glutathione which is your body’s natural defense to the constant attack of free radicals and chemical toxins. Glutathione helps your body to detoxify and protects cells as well as support the immune system. Reduced levels of glutathione can result in accelerated ageing, lower energy levels, increased inflammation and a higher susceptibility to chronic illness. Cellgevity provides cells with patented nutrients that have been clinically shown to raise intercellular glutathione levels more effectively than any other supplement. I took the supplements for a week and experienced a higher level of alertness and a more stable level of energy. As many of the testimonials point out Cellgevity works amazingly to increase energy levels and have you saying goodbye to that sluggish feeling!

For more information or to purchase click here.

Sugar Free Chocolate

Hey guys… I have just reinvented the chocolate recipe to make it more creamy, smooth, tasty and delicious. Here’s the new recipe, enjoy!

White Chocolate Ingredients:

1/4 cup organic coconut butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 TBS vanilla essence
10-12 drops liquid stevia or 1 tsp powdered or to taste
2 TBS shaved cacao butter

Method:

Melt cacao butter and coconut butter and oil in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water then add additional ingredients
Place in a container or mould of your choice and freeze for 30mins. Break into bite sized pieces.

Dark Chocolate Ingredients:

¼ cup raw organic cacao powder
¼ cup organic coconut butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 TBS vanilla essence
10-12 drops liquid stevia or 1 tsp powdered or to taste
2 TBS shaved cacao butter

Method:

Melt cacao powder and butter, coconut butter/oil in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water then add additional ingredients
Place in a container or mould of your choice and freeze for 30mins. Break into bite sized pieces

Don’t forget, you can make other versions to suit your taste by adding orange or peppermint essence, crushed raw almonds, walnuts or cashews.

Supercharged Lasagne

My mantra for this year is...

‘It’s the small changes you make every day that count’

Making a concerted effort to eat more vegetables and less processed food will have an ah-mazing effect on your body. Even if you feel the irresistible lure of comfort food, including a couple of healthy swap outs, like using zucchini in place of pasta and adding yoghurt instead of white sauce you can still enjoy a wonderfully healthy and filling meal such as this scrumptious Supercharged Lasagne.

I think small changes everyday work. When you think about it, that extra-large slice of cake or chocolate square is ok, on occasion, because if we go cold turkey and become too strict on ourselves then we end up craving a sweet treat even more. Then what can happen is that you starve yourself of the occasional treat and then when you do relent you gorge out on the whole cake, which can leave you feeling guilty and mad at yourself. (more…)

Cashew and Coconut Yoghurt Dressing

Drinking coconut water it seems is de rigueur. But have you ever wondered what happens to all that delicious coconut flesh still left behind in your newly lopped coconut?

Do you even eat it?

I was thinking just that the other day so I wanted to create the perfect recipe using all of the coconut, meat included.

You might be thinking that raw coconut meat contains a large amount of saturated fat, but please don’t let that scare you away! Most of the fat in coconut meat is a medium chain fatty acid, which is broken down a lot faster than long chain fatty acids. As a result, it doesn’t contribute to high cholesterol.

A good thing to remember when it comes to coconuts and all good fats is moderation is the key.

Here are a few good reasons why all of the coconut should be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet... (more…)

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