| Hi Lovey,
I have sooo much to tell you, I'm going to save us both some time by using lots of point form;)
Have you ever been shuffling along at your own pace, enjoying life as you know it, (with only little bumps here and there) when suddenly you get knocked right off your feet with the wind blown out of you!!
Well, thats kind of what happened to me and I'm going to tell you because it could help you. Telling you makes me kind of vulnerable, so I hope you can understand where I'm coming from.
So What Happened?
| | I've been busy - really busy. Usually I'd say 'active' because it has a better energy around the word, but I'm talking straight today! I'll spare you all the details but there are several things I want to tell you about starting with this:
- My husband got injured playing rugby and with his deflating lung was ordered to have a month off work, which meant less of the work I love doing and more taking care of hubby.
- School holidays came and went.
- Dad flew over from NZ and my niece from interstate.
- My 8 Year olds birthday party and baptism came (a big deal for our family) and went, along with all the work of preparing for and organising it. Part way through the refreshments, there was a bit of a 'family moment' which left 2 people quite upset. I tried to lighten the mood but something in me felt deeply unsettled.
- Mothers Day most of my extended family gathered at our house, while my Dads still here and he cooked an old traditional meal called 'Boil up'. Someone else bought over a few loaves of white bread to dip in it and we all ate together. I ate about 6 slices of white bread, while dipping it in The Boil Up.
-The day after Mothers Day, I woke up feeling like crap! My stomach felt like a combination of glue and concrete. I thought I was constipated from the white bread since I don't usually eat it. By the time I went to bedthough a thought of my appendix came to me and I even txted a close friend who is also a Natural Health Expert and asked if she had appendicitus, would she remove it? Any remnant of food or other icky stuff can get caught in our appendix at any time and clog it. I'm not impressed with this timing!
- Next day my husband goes back to work and I wake in excruciating pain and 'know'
it's appendicitus. I start planning what to do ... but by the afternoon (after searching), find I don't have all the resources immediately available to start a 'treatment' on myself that would be adequate. I'm nervous. I continue to do EFT and grounding. My one hour of grounding is the only pain-free hour I have. I go to the GP and then to the hospital. I feel hopeful that my appendix might be only slightly inflammed and insist on a CT Scan first. If it's only slightly inflammed, I have had time to find all the resources I need immediately, so I can treat myself and keep my appendix....Insisting on the scan will delay surgery by a whole day.... but I'm hopeful.
- I get the results back - it's highly inflammed!!! Crap. They go through what could happen in the surgery. They'll try Keyhole surgery first and then if that didn't work, they'll need to do a bigger incision to the side, and if that doesn't work, they will cut me open right down the middle and they may even need to cut away a part of my bowel. My husband and children are there and all I can do is pull the sheets over my head and bawl. Quietly but deeply distressed, I cry and cry until my husband talks me out of it. At 7:35pm they take me down for surgery. By now I am calm and relaxed. At 1:15am I remember being wheeled to back to my room and being told it was all able to be done by keyhole. Hallelujah!!!! I sleep.
- I endure 3 days of hospitalisation and loathe it at times (like when it takes them 3 times to get the Cannula stabbed into a vein). On the positive, I take time to write some notes about things I learnt, a friend who is Kiniesiologist comes to visit me and together we get to some root causes of my appendicitis. I get an early mark and am released from hospital on Saturday (2 days ago). Yaay.
Sooooo ... why tell you all this? Why not keep it to myself?
Well, firstly because this can effect anyone at anytime, regardless of whether or not you 'feel healthy'. For example - I usually feel very healthy and by all counts I am. But this whole appendicitus thing was not cool. It sucked - big time. Doctors say it is not a lifestyle thing and it's random ... BUT even if they are right, about that on a physiological level ... when it comes to our bodies from a holistic point of view ... they are wrong and I know why...
... Our emotions count, and sometimes more than the food we eat or the exercise we do.
And what influences our emotions?? Everything - our food, our perceptions, our
environments, our relationships, how purpose-driven we are and yes of course, good old money might have something to do with how we feel from time to time too;) ...
... and it has fuelled my fire within to step up my own level of self-care and to encourage
others to do the same:
To invest our time, energy and yes even our money into our own health and well-being in every way. It's worth it - I know that now more than ever!
So you can expect to hear alot more from me in the future! I've been holding back, I've been holding waaay back - but not anymore !!!!
So thank you for being with me so far in the journey - whether we know each other personally or you heard of me from someone else or somewhere else or maybe you just recently subscribed to my newsletter ... I promise you will be receiving lots of very useful content from me, from here on in and I will be extending more invitations with opportunities to keep rising to your own 'next level' of health and well-being.
Ahhh! Now I'm taking a long deep breath and you probably should too:)
Thank you for listening to me. If you have something you would like to share, please do! I'd love to hear from you:)
Lots of Love,
Kush xox
PS: I have all sorts of goodies coming up soon. The MOST EXCITING is an event for Women (and intelligent men, lol), which I will be speaking at on Saturday, July 28th. Expect more details this week. Also, if you have done a Raw Food challenge with me before, you'll be happy to know that I'm releasing a Free 3 Day Smoothie Break in 2 weeks. Also, you'll continue to see changes to the website that will make getting what you want even easier plus I have plenty of other exciting things in the works!
| Have you ever wondered if you have been Brainwashed? Yes, no, yes?
One of the ways in which I know that I was brainwashed was around what my breakfast rituals should be. Maybe you remember hearing that at breakfast we are supposed to have a b-i-g breakfast to start the day and to get your metabolism kickstarted. Another breakfast myth is that we should start our day with 'cereal' and milk.
I won't go into why these breakfast rituals aren't so smart because I want to get to giving you some breakfast ideas ... | | ... but I will point out that our natural body rhythms definately dictate something else. You see, between the hours of 4am and 12pm (approximately), our bodies are in their natural cycle of DETOXification and eating a heavy breakfast or the wrong type of foods at this time will throw a spanner in your works and clog you up.
So what are some breakfast ideas that are in tune with your bodys natural cycles, so you can work with your body rather than against it? It makes sense to eat food that is light on the digestive system, so it can put more energy towards detoxing rather than digesting and for it to be food that is very nutrient rich. It also makes sense to eat very water-rich food to help replenish you (since you don't drink while you'll sleeping, lol), and our body becomes dehydrated through the night.
So here are a few ideas:
1. Water from a Young Thai Coconut, with a few slices of your favourite seasonal fruit and a squeeze of beautiful citrus fruit (my favourite is lime), a few strawberries sliced into it and a few leaves of fresh mint. Delicious!
2. A Green Smoothie.
Green smoothies are a mixture of fresh leafy greens such as spinach, kale, mint, etc and fresh or frozen fruit. I let whatever fruit is in season and locally available dictate which fruit I use. Usually my smoothie will have at least one of the following though - apples, berries, kiwifruit, oranges, mango, grapes, peaches. The ratio of greens to fruit is approximately 60/40 but of course you should alter it so that each smoothie tastes delicious to you.
Then add water and blend. I usually start with about 1 cup of water and add more if I want to change the consistency.
In addition you can add some super nutritionals in there by adding superfoods that meet your needs. I love to add chia seeds, bee pollen or coconut oil.
Below is the recipe from my weightloss system for women - 'A Body Revolution' (ABR). ABR 2 will be getting released soon! 3. Fresh fruit platter
This has to be my favourite. There is no faster food in the world, then grabbing a piece of fruit as you head out the door! On the other hand selecting beautiful fruit and laying it out like a feast on a beautiful platter while I find a beautiful sunny spot on the floor is one of my most exquisite pleasures.
Of course organic, locally grown produce that is in season is ideal (or wild food if you know it hasn't been sprayed). I love to play with colours on my plate and try to make it look like a vibrant rainbow. Of course - you don't need to stop at fruit either. Sometimes I will add sliced cucumber, celery or lettuce to the platter. The minerals in these will help regulate your blood-sugar levels too if you have issues with that.
4. Sunny Cereal
Sometimes I have this or invent something similar, depending what I have at home. Most cereals come in boxes that are filled with sugar, chemicals and other fake foodstuff, but there are plenty of other options. "Sunny Cereal' is a recipe from the 7 Day raw Food Challenge that I ran last year and I had alot of positive feedback about how unexpectedly yummy it was!
Sunny cereal
1/3 cup soaked sunflower kernels
1 cored pink lady apple
2 tablespoon dried coconut
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
If you have a food processor - drain the sunflower kernels and put in the processor with the apple and coconut until the apple is finely shredded. Serve with cinnamon sprinkle over.
With no food processor - drain the sunflowers and place in a blender. Grate the apple into the blender and add coconut. Blend. Serve with cinnamon sprinkled over.
ps ... cinnamon is a spice that helps balance blood sugar, so it can be really helpful to have with fruit.  This photo was provided from one of the participants from The Raw Food Challenge.
If you really want to improve your health, starting your day right is vital. I hope you found an idea or two there for you. Have an awesome day.
Love Kush xox
ps: What do you like to eat for breakfast in the morning?
| Hey LOVE,
This post is something a little different. I have question for you.... As this year moves forward, what is YOUR intention for HEALTH for the rest of 2012?
THINK about it. State it. Declare it in what ever way you want.
Be utterly grateful for it, as if it's already done.
Smile about it. Breath it in. | | Write it down and relax as your actions allow its unfolding. Be switched on with your intention.
Share it here.
Publicly proclaim exactly what it is that you want for your Health this year.
Lets all hold the vision for each other and for Health!
Love,
Kush xox
Howdee gorgeous,
After getting the kids off to school this morning, I logged onto my computer so I could type out todays post and instead I find that I am changing it because I recieved this very cool email letting me know about a movie that looks excellent!
To be fair, I haven't seen the movie yet, because it hasn't actually been released, but it will be available soon and something very cool is that you can register online to Watch it for FREE
| | Yup ... you can watch it for FREE and if you want to buy the DVD after that than you can, which I think is a pretty sweet deal. Anyway - checkout the trailer and let me know what you think!
The movie has some other experts in it who I really digg - people like David Wolfe, Mike Adams and Dr Christine Northrup. You can register to watch for free here.
In the mean time - here's a question for you. What do you enjoy eating most and why? I'd love to kow. Feel free to post a comment below. Ciao.
Love,
Kush xox
| On November 5th 2009, as I sat on the toilet, I had an ephiphany... which I had typed out. It includes some thoughts that I had for a book at that time.
I'm just going to cut and paste it. When you have read it, I would love to know what you think!
"November 5th,2009 @ 12:12am, sitting on the toilet, I had an epiphany. We have it THE WRONG WAY AROUND. I thought about it.
| | We call Holistic health complementary therapy or alternate therapy, while our hospitals and doctors surgery go on servicing the masses. It was so clear. It should be the Other Way Around. Instead of huge hospitals and tiny health centres, we should have HUGE health centres and tiny hospitals. The health Centres should be servicing the masses. I thought about it. Imagine a huge centre where when you walked into it, the focus was on health, well-being and healing. Imagine if in this health centre, the size of a hospital we had acupuncturists, EFT practitioners, Bowen Therapists, Chiropractors, Pranic Healers, Naturopaths, Reiki Masters, Kinesiologists, Reflexologists, Massage therapists, Hoponopono practitioners. How about you come to us first. When we can’t help then you go to the conventional allopathic doctor for a prescription or to hospital for surgery.
Lets say you are welcomed into the health centre (instead of a hospital) with a really bad cough,that rattles your chest. Maybe you're worried you have bronchitis. Firstly you are taken into the aromatherapy room, where you inhale the healing scent of pure essential oils, while a massage therapists massages your back, helping to break down the mucus that is caught in your chest. Next you are seen to by an EFT practitioner who does several rounds of EFT for you. Next you are given several glassed of alkaline water and some magnetised Organic Barley Grass and laid to rest on a Magnetised mattress that has negative IONS. You rest peacefully for several hours and then are sent home. Healed. Healthy. Restored.
For me, that is a lovely dream. Health before hospitals.
Thats all I have to say. Hopefully there are some interesting thoughts in there for you.
Love,
Kush xox
Do you ever see the word 'exercise' and just switch off? It's one of those things that we all know we 'should' do, but for some ... it's well ... a pain in the bum (literally for some, hehe). You know the story - no time, no money and no energy. What a bummer mindset:(
If YOU are a bit exercise deficient, don't feel alone because most people have a BIG problem when it comes to exercising. Thats not a big newsflash I know, but hear me out.
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You see there is a general problem of people mixing up or at least misunderstanding health verses fitness (or not caring about either). As a consequence, the exact problem is that a lot of people are exercising too little or too much. Too little exercise as you can guess, doesn't really do anything and too much exercise can create the kind of stress that is acidic and counter-productive to good health.
The trick to exercising effectively is to exercise the right amount for YOU. So the inevitable question, is "how much exercise is enough or how much exercise is right for you"? The answer to this is not black and white but it is far simpler than you might think. Ask yourself the following question:
Question: Do I currently enjoy exercising and do it on a consistent daily basis 5 or more times a week?
If Your answer is no - than your daily limit should be 20 minutes (unless you need to do more for a sport you participate in or have a particular fitness goal, eg: I want to be able to run a marathon).
I'm not talking about having a sedentary lifestyle. Be active - walk places, take the stairs, play outside, wiggle around, etc and exercise 20 minutes a day. This can be broken up into even smaller time increments, but the total should equal about 20 minutes to improve and maintain health. This will be great for your health but may not produce strong results if you are measuring your fitness, so don't be surprised when you are still huffing and puffing up that hill.
If Your answer is yes - If you are currently exercising 5 or mores a week on a consistent basis and enjoying it, then you could just keep going with your exercise routine, unless you begin to stop enjoying it (in which case you could drop down to 20 minutes a day if you exercise for longer than that and/or change the type of exercise you are doing).
Yep 20 minutes is really enough - particularly if you make it 20 minutes of high intensity effort. It doesn't matter what exercise it is either. It can be skipping, walking, swimming, tai chi, yoga, running, bodyweight exercises - just make it 20 minutes of excellence. It really is that simple.
Here a few benefits:
Improved mood (your loved ones will greatly appreciate this one, lol) - Exercise is a perfect way to stimulate some healthy brain activity, increase oxygen flow and help you to feel happier!
Improve immune strength
Combat health conditions - being active will lower your risk for all sorts of nasties such as heart problems, stroke, diabetes, depression, certain cancers, etc.
Boost Energy - one of the great things about exercising, (when you don't under/over exercise) is that you tap into your internal supply of energy that would otherwise remain dormant.
Better Sleep - Quality of sleep is one of the biggest contributors to excellent health. Just don't exercise too close to bedtime.
Fun - Exercise can actually be alot of fun. If you are doing an exercise you find boring, stop it! Do an exercise you enjoy or exercise in a way you enjoy it. There are an infinite number of ways to exercise.
I hope that you are being active and enjoying it!
Love,
Kush xox
Good brain health is essential. I did have a really cool intro to this whole topic however you are just going to have to believe me, because I just accidentally deleted it! And I'm not re-typing, so you'll just have to trust me.
There are several factors that contribute to either healthy maintenance or the gradual decline of the brain. Lets look at what will MAINTAIN optimal brain health.
1. The food you eat - Food that is high in fibre (to sweep your internal body ) and eating a diet high in a variety of plant life, such as fruit and vegetables are the best source of anti-oxidants. Antioxidants from your food will protect the brain from inflammation.
You will also need a diet that has a good amount of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. Walnuts are a good source (they even give us the clue by looking like a little brain too), certain fish like sardines, krill and salmon are useful and of course my beloved young thai coconuts. Fruits that protect the brain are blueberries and pomegranates.
If you have problemos with your brain health, you may want to step things up a bit and try some superherbs. I'm going to be including more Ginkgo Biloba and Mucuna.
2. Sleep - I was sleep deprived for 9 years. I know that no sleep really taxes the brains health and ability to function well. Good quality sleep does wonders for the brain. If you have trouble getting to sleep easily, I would recommend you try the following: drink chamomile tea in the evening and try sprinkling a couple of drops of the essential oil, Pine, on your pillow. I love the LovingEarth brand because they are of an excellent quality. Also stay off stimulants such as caffeine.
3. Exercise - How repetitive I know! Eat well, get good sleep and exercise...because it works. I'm not talking abot long and boring workouts. ANY type of exercise will help to stimulate your nervous system and enable you to relax, focus and remember more. Stephen C. Putnam (author of Natures Ritalin for the Marathon Mind), points out that preliminary research suggests that exercise can cause new stem cells to grow, refreshing the brain and other body parts. For an added ompf, I recommend doing exercise that you enjoy.
4. Play - Seriously! Have some fun. Be silly. Be child-like. 'Feeling' young feel good of-course and it also sends messages to your body on a cellular level that you are young.
Heres to being brainy!
Love Kush,
xox
Do you ever struggle with keeping a positive attitude for a whole day?
Do you sometimes catch yourself complaining about something or someone again. You might consider yourself the happy, positive upbeat type and you probably are (especially if are reading this blog, hehe) ... however, sometimes you might just catch yourself acting, behaving, thinking or even feeling like a crank, a whiner, a moaner, a meany or basically just a full-on terd! Yup - thought so.
All that can be fine in teeny tiny doses when you are quick to notice it and let it out in a productive and appropriate way. For example ...
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... Your boss is being bossy and demeaning and instead of sucking it up one more time and coming home and taking it out on your poor family, you actually feel that worked up about it, that you decide to do something productive and get it resolved. All those negative feeling feelings can be productive when we actually take the time to figure out what it is that they are trying to tell us.
HOWEVER and this is a BIG HOWEVER; somethings take some working through. Sometimes it takes a second to work through stuff and overtimes it can take years. Sigh* And other times, we just don't even feel or think we are ready to do whatever needs to be done so that we can feel like we can stop all the negative self-talk or out-loud talking (your poor buddies, lol). So what then???
This is when you can use two 'wonderful' words that can change the whole angle on your day. I think of these two words as being like two door hinges that open a door to a happy room or whatever room you might feel you need to visit. Maybe it's a relaxed room, a friendly room or a funny room. OK, so what are those two words.
"Even though". Yep. Those are the words. Neither word seems particularly glamorous or even meaningful yet together they can be so powerful.
As an energy psychologist I use these two words often. If you have even dabbled in EFT just a little bit, you will know how powerful these words can be when used properly. They are an intergral part of EFT. Yes, I use these words when I tap AND as a social, health and love conscious person I also use these words for self-talk, when I'm not tapping. Why? Good question!
1. It acknowledges that theres a problem. Usually, thats where people get stuck - in the problem. "I never have enough money", "I just don't have any patience with my children at the moment". "I fill in the blanks". The truth is that you do get what you focus on, but that doesn't mean you can always pretend everythings honky dory if it's not. *special note. I could write for the next week about this topic, but am not side-tracking on this topic today, ok.
So if part of what we experience is what we focus on, we can change it, but first we need to see where we are.
2. Where we are, is only a step to who we can be. You can transition gently and naturally by using those two power words. Sudden and/or dramatic change can feel exhilarating or completely overwhelming. Either way, we don't usually choose to do it because our subconscious is programmed to protect us...even from ourselves. This means if something feels threatening to us, even just too uncomfortable, we won't do it or embrace it for too long.
For example, you stuff up badly and yell at your spouse. You feel a mixture of anger, hurt and disappointment. You feel lousy. You tell yourself you are terrible. Now imagine that the following is your self-talk:
a) "I am wonderful. Truly I am." (it's a self-deceptive lie right now and not so helpful)
b) "He was being a jerk and totally deserved it." (Maybe so, but not so intelligent because you are the one feeling lousy, is a destructive thought to any relationship and is very disempowering)
c) "I am a jerk. I wish I didn't say that. I can't stand myself." (Again it may be true at that moment, but it is a destructive and disempowering thought)
d) "Even though he was a jerk today and I feel like a jerk too because I reacted so badly, I choose to relax and clear my head." (This is true, constructive and very empowering).
Can you see the difference, those 2 piddly words make to the whole tone and feel of your conversation. They blend an understanding of where you are, with a willingness and acceptance of moving beyond it. Thats pretty cool stuff.
" We didn't grow up with the sense that where we were was where we were going to be. We grew up with the sense that where we were, almost didn't matter because we were becoming something greater." Will Smith
Love Kush,
xox
For those of you who want to know what I eat and what I recommend here I want to share my Top 10 list ... but there is something you should know firstly...
*I DO NOT think there is one ultimate list of foods that will suit everybody. There are a number of reasons for this. The first and obvious, is tastes or more specifically your tastebuds. Tiny but important. Then there's your Value system. Where in your value system do you rate healthy eating and why is it there? Each of us are unique.
There are also other factors, such as geography and what is locally fresh and in season where you live. For some people the cost of food can be a major decider. There are a ton of other reasons, why my list is not a one-size fits all list ... you get the point right?!
Having said that, I am constantly amazed and grateful at the abundance of beautiful, exquisite tasting, surprisingly enjoyable, food that is available all over the world ... so, don't be afraid to try something new. Oh, one more thing - this is not my lifetime list of Top 10 foods. This is just my list right now. Thankfully, I get the joy of trying new foods and rotating what I select to meet the demands I place on my wonderful body. Also, I grouped some foods together because I felt like it:)
1. Green Smoothies. These suckers are starting a revolution all on their own, both within the raw food movement and outside of it. It's no wonder. They can contain extreme nutrition, that is easily assimilated, easily prepared and taste uber delicious after very little experimentation. They are filling and good proof that healthy eating doesn't leave you feeling hungry.
Green smoothies are basically made up of something green and leafy (eg spinach), a couple of portions of fruit and water. SIMPLE!
Even the celebrities (such as Eva Longoria) dig them!
2. Wheatgrass Munching on grass may not sound appetizing (it's not, lol), but juicing wheatgrass for it's nutitional benefits is a great practice. My brother-in-law grows my grass for me and I'll usually juice it with something else a little tastier!
Organic wheatgrass juice is an abundant source of B vitamins and also has vitamins E, C and Carotene. These vitamins work to successfully destroy free radicals that can lead to the degeneration of the immune system.
It has more than 20 amino acids, is a complete protein and is approximately 70% crude chlorophyll. Dr G.H. Earp Thomas, considers Wheatgrass chlorophyll "the richest nutritional liquid known to man". In other words, this stuff is goood.
3. Berries - Beautiful to look at, delicious to taste (usually ranging from mildly sweet to tart to super tangy), the perfect finger-food size, and packed with nutrition, this food family is a gorgeous MUST for me. Apart from tasting delicious and being beautiful, different berries are known for their special healing properies, and are known to be good for treating everything from: the flu, tonsilitis, asthma, yeast infections, treating AIDS, Urinary Tract Infection, Cancer, diabetes and more!
Even if you are already healthy, berries are a good way to maintain health and keep your immune system in check.
David Wolfe calls berries "the food and medicine of the future!" He's not just talking about goji berries. He's also referring to good old organic strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Yummmm.
4. Bee Pollen - I could go on and on about this stuff. This is my favourite snack food when I go to the movies, and I usually have a small jar of it tucked away in my car and purse. Bee Pollen is said to contain every single nutrient needed to sustain human life. It contains over 100 recognised beneficial nutrients and is a complex blend of protein, amino acids and minerals in a highly bio-available form.
It comes in granules and can be eaten by itself or added to other foods. 5. Young Thai Coconuts - I have 2 favourite drinks...the first is water...the second is Young Thai Coconut water. The water in a Young Thai Coconut is refreshing and energising because it is a natural isotonic beverage with the same level of electrolytic beverage we have in our blood (far more energising than 'energy' drinks, which are just damaging your body). The flesh in these young coconuts is yummy and able to be used as a healthier substitute for many dairy products. I LOVE raw Mango and Coconut Cheesecake, which uses Young thai Coconuts (along with other goodies such as Irish Moss).
The saturated fat found in these bad boys is actually uber healthy and will help protect against heart-disease, stroke and hardening of the arteries. Coconut oil contains a good amount of lauric acid which is the main fatty acid found in breast milk. This will strengthen your immune system and protect against bacterial, viral and fungal infections!
6. Garlic - I'm not a big fan of garlic breath (or garlic fingers either, actually) but I love everything else about it. Its taste is delicious and can make magic out of many a boring dish. I love the smell of it being cooked and on the flip side; when it's in it's raw natural state it has amazing medicinal qualities.
Hidden in plain sight, this food could replace medication for millions and millions of people (that is costing billions of dollars). This stuff is everywhere on the plant and is inexpensive. It is a natural antibiotic and a powerful antioxidant. In the words of Weird Al Yankovic "Eat it, just eat it"!
7. Cacao - This is one of the most chemically complex foods in the world. It has over 1200 constituents of flavour alone! This is the nut that people all over the world eat in the form of chocolate (after it has heated, fried and nuked). When this nut is left uncorrupted it has theraputic levels of Vitamin C, Chromium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc and Magnanese.I love to mix my raw, organic caco powder with coconut oil and raw honey or yacon syrup, until it's a good dipping consistency and then dip my fruit in it.... or you can try this yummy chocolate (Just click on Cacao products after you click the link and this one is the Lucuma, Maca Chocolate. Yummo!
8. Chia Seeds - These teeny tiny seeds are abundant here in Australia. They are jammed packed with benefits, such as apparently being the richest known plant source of Omega 3 and dietry fibre plus antioxidants, protein, calcium, iron and plenty of other vitamins and minerals. Boo-yah!
I toss a tablespoon in my green smoothies sometimes and love sprinkling these on my salads, because they look so pretty.
9. Barley Grass Powder - I know that it seems I am bias towards all things green and perhaps I am - it is my favourite colour! This is one of favourites to have on a semi-regular basis,as insurance for a healthy and vigorous immune system for myself. My children don't have it without a good reason (aka - the sniffles), but it is their first medicine of choice (mixed with some juice) when they know their body needs some major assistance. They can vary widely in quality, but my favourite three are 'Greenzymes' by Nikken and Fine Organic Barley Grass by Rawpower and 'Barley Grass' by Oxymin, both good quality powders that are good for the budget conscious. Years ago, when my current teenage daughter was just a baby/toddler, she was getting regular bouts of tonsilitis, when her already large tonsils, would get inflammed after a minor cough or cold ... finally, I tried giving her organic barley grass powder and haven't looked back since:) Nutritionally it's a powerhouse with: essential and non-essential amino acids, high level anti-oxidants, folic acid, high carotenoids, high B1 (apparently 30 x more than cows milk), B2, B6, high B12, high Vit C, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and of course chlorophyll. Phew. 10. Mushrooms - This is a food that I have grown to love. They are tasty, filling and packed full of medicinal qualities. From the kingdom of herbs, mushrooms and in particular medicinal mushrooms go directly to work affecting our immune system. From the common and humble 'button' mushroom to the exotic and higly-medicinal tree-mushrooms, such as the Reishi (used for thousands of years in chinese medicine), Maitake and Chaga.
Mushrooms affect our blood, liver, kidneys, joints and brain function. They build, cleanse and build again. They are renowned for helping with many health challenges, from Cancer to heart disorders to brain rejuvenation. Often called the 'King of Herbs', I would rate mushrooms a big 10/10.
So yep that was my Top ten list of foods. There are plenty of other foods worthy of making my list and many new foods that I continue to try. Remember that whatever you eat - to eat it with gratitude and joy!
Love Kush xox
Raw Almond milk is delicious, nutritious and easy peasy to make. You can use it in cereals (if you eat them), in smoothies - I make a yummy chocolate shake with this recipe, and of course you can enjoy it just as it is!
1. Soak your raw almonds for 2-8 hours to activate almonds. Drain almonds 2. For every cup of soaked raw almonds add 4 cups of clean, filtered water to a blender. 3. Blend until creamy, frothy and white. As an optional extra you can add a few pitted organic medjool dates, a pinch of sea salt and/or 1/4 tsp organic vanilla extract, for extra flavour. 4. Hold a Nut Mylk bag, cheese cloth or a clean holey dishcloth like the one in this photo, over a clean jug and pour milk in. Close the cloth and squeeze milk through. 5. Enjoy!
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