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Health & Fitness The Power of Yoga Practice (part 1)

The Power of Yoga Practice (part 1)

I found yoga, or yoga found me, in the Maldives. On a platform in the ocean with the sun setting, waves splashing and a cool breeze blowing. Who wouldn’t fall in love with that? It had me at "Namaste"...

Monique

19/11/2013 3 min read

Healthy Recipes Roasted Beet Salad

Roasted Beet Salad

Beets are known to be an excellent liver tonic, blood purifier and they contain the powerful cancer fighting agent betacyanin. Here is a delicious way to enjoy them in a starter or side salad.

Monique

14/11/2013 1 min read

Health Issues Healing Your Digestion

Healing Your Digestion

It is not something we like to openly talk about: the state of our digestion. However, if you consider that what happens in our gut determines to a large extent how we feel, physically and emotionally, I think it might be time to pay our digestive system a little attention…

Monique

29/10/2013 7 min read

Healthy Foods Brown Rice

Brown Rice

Rice is a staple food for about half of the world’s population. White rice accounts for most of the rice eaten but there are plenty of good reasons why brown rice is a healthier choice.

Monique

29/10/2013 4 min read

Healthy Recipes Fresh Homemade Basil Pesto

Fresh Homemade Basil Pesto

It was time to harvest the abundant basil leaves from my balcony garden. And turn it into a batch of all-time classic Italian basil pesto. With pine-nuts, garlic, cold pressed extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese. So delicious and so versatile.

Monique

22/10/2013 1 min read

Healthy Recipes Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad

Chickpeas are an excellent source of fiber and protein and when mixed with plenty of healthy vegetables, dressing and some feta cheese it makes a complete and tasty meal for lunch, a light dinner or even as a side salad.

Monique

17/10/2013 1 min read

Healthy Recipes Brown Rice Pumpkin & Spinach Risotto

Brown Rice Pumpkin & Spinach Risotto

A nutritious take on the traditional risotto recipe (but just as good!) with some of my favorite ingredients: pumpkin and spinach. Easy, nutritious and delicious!

Monique

15/10/2013 2 min read

Healthy Recipes Salmon Stir Fry

Salmon Stir Fry

A healthy, quick & easy dinner option. Serve with brown rice and a crisp cucumber salad.

Monique

04/10/2013 1 min read

Healthy Foods Precious Pomegranate

Precious Pomegranate

One of the oldest fruits in the world, the pomegranate is one the most nutrient dense foods with some amazing health benefits.

Monique

03/10/2013 3 min read

Miscellaneous 5 Things I am Loving Right Now

5 Things I am Loving Right Now

Inspire, ferment, laugh, eat well and be well!

Monique

30/09/2013 3 min read