Our friend and beauty blogger/YouTuber Zaytia has shared a lovely face mask recipe with us this week. As we were putting this newsletter together this morning we found out she gave birth to a gorgeous wee man in the early hours, huge congrats Zaytia and Jake. Who knew that kiwifruit was so good for the skin?! This hydrating mask – which also contains super spice, turmeric …
Turmeric and Coconut Bedtime Elixir
Over the last couple of weeks, we have had quite a few emails asking for the Turmeric and Coconut Bedtime Elixir recipe that I shared a while back. This is the perfect time of year to be making this warm, satisfying drink. It’s still one of my favourite winter bedtime recipes. The light, creamy, slightly spicy flavour is delicious, and apparently having …
Turmeric Paste for Pets
Turmeric, otherwise known as curcumin, is one of the most incredibly healing spices – its ability to reduce inflammation has been well documented. I take it every day along with hemp seed oil and have noticed a significant reduction in the pain in my right arm (probably due to using my mouse/computer too much). If I miss a couple of days …
Recipe: Turmeric Carrot Kraut
I’m so in love with sauerkraut, I love the crunchy tangy raw goodness, enough to say I may be addicted! There’s now so many different types of sauerkraut available thorough out NZ at various organic stores and vege stores, my favourite brands are Living Goodness (who also do sauerkraut juice) and Quick Draw Slaw, their cabbage, celeric, carrot and spice …
Cinnamon Ginger Turmeric Hot Toddy
Flu season is upon us, so it’s a good idea to keep yourself as healthy as possible, and, if you do get struck down, help your immune system with some natural remedies. I’ve been feeling under the weather this week and have been doing everything I can to boost mine, I’m taking Micron Particle Vitamin C at regular intervals throughout the …
Rejuvenating Turmeric Face Mask
No doubt you’ve heard a lot about the health benefits of Turmeric, Aryravedic medicine has been using this super food in health and beauty applications for thousands of years due to it’s remarkable healing capabilities. Turmeric is packed full of the antioxidant curcumin, which when topically applied, soothes irritated skin, helps to keep it plump and maintains elasticity. I’ve been …
Chilli Jam
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and chopped 3 fresh chillies, chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 50 ml red wine vinegar 500g tomatoes, chopped fresh or tinned will do 1 tablespoon fish sauce 75g brown sugar or palm sugar 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder handful of coriander, chopped In a food …
Turmeric in the spotlight again
Readers of this newsletter know I am a big fan of turmeric and try to include it in my diet as much as possible. I found this article which has some great recipes, including the paste I use on skin problems. Click here to read it now.
14 household uses for turmeric
A few years ago I was raving about turmeric and how effective it is as an addition to your diet. I found it cured and antibiotic resistant sore I once had and I often take it when I’m feeling a bit low in energy. Indian and Chinese cultures use it a lot in their cooking and we should too. Click …