Have you ever heard the saying “you are what you eat”? In so many ways, our diet determines our overall state of being. But it’s even more true that “you are what your gut eats.” Scientific studies increasingly show that microorganisms in the gut play a role in our physical and mental health, immunity and…
Whether you are a career-minded entrepreneur, a harried mom, or overwhelmed Ph.D. student, your morning routine can be engineered to boost your mood and energy level before the day begins. While the specifics of a “happy” morning routine can vary, the important thing is that your routine a) is consistent through the week, b) feeds…
TASTE! Talida, a Newcastle-based food blogger, shares a delicious risotto for a chilly day. Ingredients: RICE: 1 cup medium grain brown rice 8 cups water 2 tsp dry vegetable stock 1 TBSP olive oil 1 brown onion – diced 2-3 cloves garlic 4-5 cups thickly sliced mushrooms salt and pepper to taste handful of chopped fresh…
TASTE! Talida, a Newcastle-based food blogger, a Newcastle-based food blogger, shares her spin on a plant-based protein dish. Ingredients: 1 packet organic whole bean soft tofu 1 brown onion, diced 1/4 capsicum, diced 2 tsp. dried vegetable stock salt 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric pepper to taste olive oil for frying Heat a little extra vigil olive…
TASTE! Talida, a Newcastle-based food blogger, shares her delicious vegan tomato basil and sweet potato soup. We love that it only has 13 ingredients! Ingredients: SOUP: 1 brown onion – diced 1 clove garlic 1 sweet potato – peeled and cubed 1 can organic diced tomatoes salt and pepper to taste handful chopped fresh basil ½ cup…
Ingredients: 2 medium napa cabbage Sea salt 1/2 roughly chopped capsicum 6 cloves garlic 20g ginger 1 roughly diced white onion 1/2 large nashi pear or 1 Australian pear 100g Korean red pepper flakes 2 tablespoon sesame seeds 1. Cut the cabbages in quarter lengthwise, removing the stem and cutting the rest into bit sized…
Crazy Brownies bake up rich and chocolaty and taste just like the best fudgy brownies you have ever had. Ingredients: 1/2 cup kidney beans 1/2 cup dates pitted 1/3 cup red potatoes yellow or red potato (see note) peeled, precooked, and cooled 2 tablespoons tahini or nut butter, see note and nut-free option 2 tablespoons…
“If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say that it is to avoid worry, stress, and tension. And if you did not ask me, I would still have to say it.”- George Burns Longevity is a hot topic. Everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Tim Ferris is…
TASTE! Talida, a Newcastle-based food blogger, shares her spin on a classic breakfast dish. Ingredients: 3 c. quinoa flour 1-2 tsp. vanilla extract 4.5 c. almond milk Coconut oil spray or oil/ vegan butter of choice for frying 1 1/2 tbs. maple syrup Process your flax seeds in a high-speed blender, if they are not already…
Our Volunteers of the Month are kind- hearted Australians who loves to serve It is not hard to spot Jesus and Eunice at a SEEDS workshop. With their big smiles and wisdom, they gracefully forward our lifestyle movement. Jesus and Eunice have volunteered with SEEDS since 2017. As facilitators and Certified Lifestyle Medicine trainers for…