Ingredients: 1/4 (approx. 200 g) of a fresh pineapple peeled and diced (1 cm) 250 mL of Biotta Carrot juice Juice of half a lemon 3 cm piece of ginger, peeled and grated 1 avocado Handful of fresh basil leaves...
Some of the most common digestive issues Canadians face include heartburn and intestinal discomfort due to bloating and gas. Although sometimes these symptoms can be associated with other conditions, they are most often a result of the type of food...
The digestive system requires a delicate balance of a diverse concoction of acids, bases, enzymes and microbes to function properly. So how do we support this “inner eco-system”? It is crucial that fibre is a regular part of our diets....
One of the most over-looked areas of improving digestion is the role exercise plays in enhancing gut health. Light exercise releases nerve signalling hormones, called neurotransmitters that stimulate the contraction of the muscles surrounding the intestines. This helps to keep...
Like all fermented foods, tempeh contains live enzymes and probiotics so consuming it unheated keeps all the good digestive bacteria alive. Marinate tempeh up to a day ahead for maximum flavour. Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Yields:...
The sweet and sour tamarind sauce balances perfectly with spicy kimchi and smoked tofu. If you don’t have a spiralizer, run a peeler along length of zucchini to make large ribbons and slice into strands with a knife to resemble...
Avocado and chia meal flour make healthy fibre rich alternatives to conventional starch and eggs in puddings. If chia meal flour is not available, simply blend chia seeds in a high powered blender or spice grinder to a flour texture....
You are what you eat. It’s an age-old adage, but nowhere does this ring truer than when we focus on our digestive health. A healthy digestive system is integral to our overall health; it’s here that we incorporate our environment...
To kickstart your New Year’s health regime, we have compiled the top new trends for natural living in 2015. This year’s exciting new approaches to natural health will span from multi-functional and integrative products like oils and fermented foods, to...
