Dionne Richter, Kinesiologist
Everyone goes through stages of having low mood, and sometimes all it takes is a change in your food. Good nutrition is an integral part of maintaining health. Here are 3 great foods that can help lift your mood, energise your body and release endorphins! Dark chocolate Everyone loves chocolate and it’s no mystery why […]
I thought I would share a few of my favourite products that can be used internally or externally to help you feel healthy and look beautiful. Coconut Oil (Unrefined, raw) Internal Benefits Coconut oil is all the rage at the moment, and for good reason! Its health properties are too long to list, it tastes […]
Almond milk is a fantastic and very healthy alternative to regular milk. It tastes delicious, is lactose free and is full of wonderful nutrients. Best of all it is just so simple to make! All you will need is: 1 cup of almonds 3 cups of water Sweetener of your choice (stevia, honey, agave for […]
This recipe is a great way to make use of the leftover almond bits after making almond milk. There is nothing better than sitting down with a glass of almond milk and one of these balls. What you will need: 1 cup dates 1/2 cup almond meal (you can use bought meal if you didn’t […]
A trail mix is a fantastic snack for any time of day. You can sprinkle it on your cereal, have it as morning or afternoon tea or something to nibble on before you go to bed. Nuts and seeds are full of great nutrients such as protein, zinc and magnesium. The best part about making […]
Nuts are always a great snack suggestion. They are high in protein, good fats and are full of minerals. One thing to keep in mind when having nuts is that they have certain substances in their skin that are hard for our bodies to digest. That’s why it is a good idea to soak them […]
This recipe is so simple yet so useful and tastes wonderful too. All you will need is: A good quality virgin olive oil. A clove of garlic. A sprig of fresh rosemary. Slightly crush the garlic clove and place in salad dressing jar (any glass jar will do). Brake off and wash a sprig of […]
I have been attempting to make my own health raw chocolate all week with many failures. The first time there was not enough cocoa leaving just the flavour of cocoa butter. The second was edible but still not great as I used xylitol to sweeten the chocolate and it did not melt. This resulted in […]
