Matcha literally means “powdered tea.” In Japan, originally it has been used to aid in the practice of meditation. Matcha is rich in a rare amino acid known as L-Theanine, which creates alpha waves in the brain – a state of relaxed alertness. This is about focus and attentiveness without the side effects of being over-caffeinated. Another health benefit comes from a potent antioxidant called Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) that exists in quantities up to 20 times […]
homemade granola 2 handful almonds 1 large handful dried mulberries (or dried apricots) 1 tablespoon coconut oil 8 Medjool dates 1 large handful dried goji berries 2 tablespoons honey 100g mixed seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 100g rolled oats 100ml water Remove stones and hard ends from the dates and chop each into quarters. Place in a container along with the dried goji berries (if they are very dry and hard). Cover with the water leaving […]
anti-inflammatory blend 1/4 pineapple (medium size) 1 pear 1 lime 3cm raw ginger 1/4 cucumber 1/2 stalk celery 1 broccoli or cauliflower 1/2 avocado 1 handful ice Juice the pineapple, pear,lime, ginger, cucumber, celery and broccoli. Add the avocado flesh and ice to the blender, pour in the extracted juice and blend until smooth. Eating refined carbohydrates, sugars and dairy tends to raise inflammatory markers for most people and most disease in the body is […]
To start the New Year fresh and clean I’d like to present you a recipe from Meredith Baird’s Coconut Kitchen, one of my Christmas books. During the summer holidays in Bali I had the chance to literally get immersed in the endless benefits of the coconut, from delicately perfumed body oils, emerald green coconut herbal oil against mosquito bites and sunburn to fresh coconut water and Dadar cakes for breakfast…. Christmas time has been too busy to start out trying new […]
homemade lemonade This homemade goodness is definitely worth to be called LEMON AID! It’s tasty with hot and cold water and works perfectly against colds. Add hot ginger water and you will even increase the cold fighting effect. 5 organically grown lemons (peels must be unwaxed) 3 organically grown limes (peels unwaxed) 400g cane sugar ( I used the palm sugar cones I brought from Bali) 1 or 2 twigs of fresh rosemary Wash lemons […]
This is quite a different “golden milk” than the one in my previous post. Definitely none of its ingredients belongs to the category health food. But MIND OVER MATTER: Christine’s homemade eggnog is so delicious (added to any dessert) that it certainly does have a positive effect on well-being. When I asked her to pass the recipe on to my readers, she popped up in my kitchen with a basket full of her preferred […]
Ayurvedic golden milk is a wonderful beverage to have in the evening on grey January days like these. It’s not only warming and nourishing but also extremely healthy due to its main ingredient turmeric. Turmeric is part of the ginger family and its yellow powder is widely used as a spice in Asian cooking. It has high concentrations of curcumin which has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties. It helps to prevent or relieve symptoms of […]
Last day! I’m looking forward to using my teeth again. Tomorrow I’ll have a huge green salad with grilled goat cheese.. 08:00 cup of hot water with a slice of lemon 10:00 Sweet Beet Smoothie 13:00 Pear ‘n’ Parsnip 16:00 Sweet Beet Smoothie 19:00 Pear ‘n’ Parsnip before sleep: a cup fennel tea with a teaspoon Manuka honey The recipes: Sweet Beet Smoothie (yields 2 […]
Day 6 is a take-away-day. I prepared the juices last night to take them with me on a trip to Berlin. The little True Fruits glass bottles are perfect for refill. The recipes: Plum and Blackberry Crunch (you may use any berries you like) Pear, Parsley and Basil Have a nice day!