Hummus

This hummus is gluten free, dairy free, refined-sugar free, vegan

Hummus Ingredients

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
6 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
5-6 tablespoons of olive oil
Water … More Hummus

My Third Trimester of Pregnancy and Giving Birth – Surrendering to Being Vulnerable as a Woman

The first two trimesters of pregnancy for me were a time of new beginnings, with the opportunity to feel what was in the way of me being able to more deeply embrace the womanly quality of stillness I naturally have. I found that during my first trimester my need for perfection was revealed, and after releasing as much of this need as I was able to, I began to see moving into my second trimester of pregnancy that it was about letting go of my need to control others and my environment.

So as I headed into my third trimester without this incessant quest for perfection or the overriding drive to control in order to ‘protect’ myself, what was being uncovered was my natural tenderness in being vulnerable. … More My Third Trimester of Pregnancy and Giving Birth – Surrendering to Being Vulnerable as a Woman

The True Beauty of Pregnancy – Embracing the Stillness of a Woman

Pregnancy is a time of new beginnings and not just because there is a new person growing and developing inside. The true beauty of pregnancy is that it offers the opportunity for a deep change to take place in the way we live as women. A change that is initiated from deep within and supported by all that is offered during pregnancy.

Pregnancy is a time for us, as women, to experience ourselves more deeply as the delicate, sensitive and nurturing women we naturally are. … More The True Beauty of Pregnancy – Embracing the Stillness of a Woman

Honey Joys

These honey joys are gluten free, dairy free, refined-sugar free

Honey Joy Ingredients

300g gluten free & sugar free cornflakes
¼ cup (125g) linseeds
¼ cup (125g) sunflower seeds
½ cup raw unprocessed honey
125g dairy free butter … More Honey Joys

What Is The Most Effective Treatment For Morning Sickness?

Morning sickness affects a large majority of women when they are pregnant. It can easily be said that it is the number one source of discomfort during pregnancy and for good reason. The nausea and vomiting that can occur with morning sickness can be intense. It can interfere with your day-to-day activities, affect your sleep, mean a trip to the hospital (or many!), as well as the untold impact it has on your relationships… and your body! Morning sickness can also affect your mental health.

What some women go through with morning sickness can lead to desperately trying all sorts of ‘cures’ to make it go away … More What Is The Most Effective Treatment For Morning Sickness?

Is Morning Sickness Really Caused By An Increase In Hormones or Is There More To It Than That?

For many women morning sickness is part and parcel of being pregnant. It can range from slight nausea to intense vomiting and everything in between. It can last anywhere from one week to forty weeks. It can stop you dead in your tracks with the degree of nausea and vomiting that can come with it or it can simply just slow you down and ask you to make different choices within your day. For some women it can be so intense that medical attention is needed!

So what really causes morning sickness? … More Is Morning Sickness Really Caused By An Increase In Hormones or Is There More To It Than That?

Salmon Bites

These salmon bites are gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free

Salmon Bite Ingredients

Turmeric, ground
Coriander, fresh or ground
Garlic, freshly pressed clove or dried granules
Pepper
Sesame Seeds, white of black
Chilli (Optional), powder, flakes or fresh
Olive Oil … More Salmon Bites

Lemon Coconut Ice

This coconut ice is gluten free, dairy free, refined-sugar free, vegan

Coconut Ice Ingredients

125g copha
3-4 tablespoons coconut cream
½ cup raw unprocessed honey or vegan sweetener
250g desiccated coconut
Zest of one lemon
Freshly squeezed juice of ½ a lemon
Yellow food colouring … More Lemon Coconut Ice