Functional Foods
Lecithin – our body’s personal emulsifier
In 1845 a unique substance was discovered by French chemist Theodore Gobley in egg yolk. He called this molecule lecithin after the Greek word Lekithos for egg yolk. Lecithin went on to become a widely used substance in the food industry due to its prized ability to act as an emulsifier. Lecithin can also be […]
What is fermented turmeric powder?
Turmeric is a tuberous plant (Curcuma longa) from the ginger family, and curcumin is one of the compounds found in the root of that plant. The root of the turmeric plant contains phytonutrients, many of which are in a group known as curcuminoids (a group of polyphenols). These curcuminoids are the phytonutrients that produce a […]
Your gut on plants
Probiotics are all the rage these days – and there’s a huge reason why! Popping probiotics can help populate our friendly gut bacteria to reap the benefits of a better mood, a healthy immune system, more energy and clear, bright skin.
Probiotics can do so many amazing things, but only contain a handful of different types […]
5 Colourful Superfood Powers!
What is a “superfood”? When a food is referred to as “super”, it means that in its natural habitat the food typically wears a cape. Of course, this isn’t true but it should be! In reality, a superfood is one that is dense in nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants.
Taste the Real Colours of the Rainbow
Fruit & veggie […]
Add coconut oil into your daily routine!
Coconut oil has rapidly grown in popularity as a result of its impressive versatility. From its health benefits and cosmetic applications, to its use in cooking, there’s not much this miracle oil cannot do. Considered a superfood, coconut oil is naturally antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory – properties that allow it to impart its countless […]
Add more superfoods to your smoothies!
Remember when your mom and grandma told you to “Eat more greens?” Well guess what, they were right! Thousands of published scientific studies from around the world have confirmed the healthy wisdom of what mom and grandma always said. And that’s not all!
Now the latest research also tells us to eat the blues, the reds, […]
Are fermented foods for you?
Fermented food is not food that has gone bad – it is food that has gone… well, improved! When a healthy food is fermented, microbes magically transform it into something even more tasty and nutritious! Read on to learn more.
Why Do I Want to Eat Microbes, Again?
When a food is fermented, helpful microbes change the […]
Using ghee and MCT oils for cooking
What are MCTs?
Of the fuel sources available to the body for energy, there are two main types, namely carbs/sugar or fat. The body converts carbs/sugar into glucose, while fat is rendered into what are called ketones, an organic compound. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), which make up about 66% of coconut oil, are a class of […]
The most powerful chia seeds on the planet
Salba is more than just a name. It literally defines the only two registered varieties of chia in the world—Sahi Alba 911 and Sahi Alba 912—for their consistent size, shape and off-the-charts nutritional quality. Any other chia seeds on the shelf are considered a wild crop, where the nutrition, and even species, can vary depending on […]
Why organic hemp hearts are the superfood you need
Sometimes it’s the small changes that can make the biggest impact. Instead of feeling like you need to cut things out of your diet, trying thinking of all the delicious and nutrient-dense things you can add in. One of the easiest ways to add more nutrients to your favourite foods, is to sprinkle on some […]