by holistic.eye | May 2, 2015 | nutrition
Hemp is an incredibly versatile ‘super’ plant that can be used for paper, clothing, rope, building materials and much, much more .. But, probably its most powerful use is that in health and nutrition.Hemp is an ancient source of nutrients and is one of very few plant...
by holistic.eye | May 1, 2015 | nutrition
It’s funny that for something that has been used in both cooking and medicinal remedies for hundreds of years, when I mention ghee as an ingredient, most people have never heard of it before!Known for its longevity qualities, Ghee has been traditionally used in...
by holistic.eye | Apr 17, 2015 | nutrition
Kale is definitely one of our favourite leafy greens, and for a very good reason…Kale is very low in calories (roughly only 33 calories to 1 cup) and an incredible source of iron, fibre, vitamin K (K1 & K2), vitamin C and vitamin A, as well as vitamin B-12,...
by holistic.eye | Apr 17, 2015 | nutrition
Due to extremely depleted soil nutrients, bad dietary choices and pharmaceutical drug use, many people today are magnesium deficient. Magnesium is essential for all body systems and deficiency has been linked to a multitude of chronic illnesses and certain...
by holistic.eye | Apr 17, 2015 | nutrition
I think avocados are possibly our favourite food… and for good reason! Not only are they FULL of essential nutrients and taste amazing, they’re also incredibly versatile and, additional to the food world, can be used as a wonderful beauty product that both your skin...
by holistic.eye | Apr 17, 2015 | nutrition
Don’t you just love cinnamon?! It smells incredible, tastes amazing and is such a versatile spice – used in cooking, hot drinks, oils, skin care and fragrances. There really is nothing better than a good book, a comfortable seat and a big mug of warm almond chai,...