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- [Wenn das Leben schneller wird als geplant: Erdung und Balance in Zeiten des Wandels](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/de/wenn-das-leben-schneller-wird-als-geplant-erdung-und-balance-in-zeiten-des-wandels/) - Wenn das Leben plötzlich schneller wird als geplant Es gibt Zeiten im Leben, in denen es sich anfühlt, als hätte jemand ganz leise auf die Vorspultaste gedrückt. Plötzlich kommt alles in Bewegung. Entscheidungen wollen getroffen werden. Dinge verändern sich unerwartet. Pläne verschieben sich. Neue Ideen tauchen auf, bevor wir überhaupt Zeit hatten, die vorherigen zu
- [When Life Moves Faster Than You Planned: Staying Grounded During Change](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/staying-grounded-during-change/) - When life feels fast and uncertain, discover an Ayurvedic approach to staying grounded, trusting change and finding steadiness within.
- [Ayurveda and Intuition: Listening to Your Heart, Belly and Inner Wisdom](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurveda-and-intuition/) - Discover how Ayurveda and intuition work together to help you reconnect with your heart, belly and inner wisdom for greater balance, clarity and wellbeing
- [Radiant Skin with Ayurveda: Nourish Your Glow Naturally](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/radiant-skin-with-ayurveda/) - Discover how Ayurveda supports radiant skin through digestion, seasonal care, Abhyanga and simple daily rituals that nourish your natural glow.
- [Why Your Energy Keeps Dropping: An Ayurvedic Perspective on Sustainable Energy](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/why-your-energy-keeps-dropping/) - Why your energy keeps dropping isn't always about doing too much. Discover how Ayurveda explains fluctuating energy and how small shifts in rhythm can help restore sustainable energy.
- [Why You Feel Wired but Exhausted — An Ayurvedic Explanation for Modern Life](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/why-you-feel-wired-but-exhausted/) - Feeling wired but exhausted? An Ayurvedic view of Vata imbalance and simple evening practices to calm your nervous system naturally.
- [Ayurvedic Daily Routine for Real Life: Dinacharya Made Simple](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurvedic-daily-routine-dinacharya-made-simple/) - Explore an Ayurvedic daily routine (Dinacharya) for real life. Simple, consistent habits to support digestion, energy and nervous system balance.
- [Emotional Digestion in Ayurveda: Why Slowing Down Helps Us Heal](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/emotional-digestion-in-ayurveda/) - Emotional digestion in Ayurveda explains how slowing down helps your body process feelings, support nervous system balance, and restore inner calm.
- [Ayurvedic Gratitude Practice: Simple Rituals for Emotional Wellbeing](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurvedic-gratitude-practice/) - Discover an Ayurvedic gratitude practice to support emotional wellbeing, inner balance and seasonal reflection through simple daily rituals.
- [December Ayurveda Rituals for Reflection, Restoration & a Nourished New Year (For Both Summer & Winter Seasons)](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/december-ayurveda-rituals-for-reflection-restoration-a-nourished-new-year-for-both-summer-winter-seasons/) - Discover December Ayurveda rituals to reflect, restore, and reset your energy — grounding practices for both sunny Aussies and wintry Europeans.
- [January Is Not a Detox — It’s an Ayurvedic Repair Job](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/january-is-not-a-detox-ayurvedic-repair/) - Discover a gentle Ayurvedic repair approach for January re-entry, focusing on rhythm, nourishment, and nervous system support instead of detoxing.
- [What Is Ojas in Ayurveda? Energy, Immunity & Resilience](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ojas-in-ayurveda/) - Learn what Ojas in Ayurveda means and how it supports energy, immunity, and emotional resilience, with gentle daily practices to rebuild vitality naturally.
- [Ayurveda Seasonal Transition: Supporting Emotional Balance Through Change](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurveda-seasonal-transition/) - Ayurveda seasonal transition explains why emotional sensitivity can increase during times of change. Learn gentle ways to support balance and stability.
- [An Ayurvedic Easter Reflection on Inner Peace, Nourishment & Quiet Renewal](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurvedic-easter-reflection-inner-peace/) - A grounding Ayurvedic Easter reflection on inner peace, nervous system support and gentle renewal. Plus a Sattvic recipe and loving-kindness meditation.
- [Balancing Digestive Fire: Ayurveda Gut Health for Clarity & Energy🔥](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/balancing-agni-for-gut-health/) - Discover Ayurvedic gut health tips to balance digestion, reduce overwhelm, and feel vibrant this season — physically and emotionally.
- [Why diets are not sustainable and how to go about successful and sustainable long-term weight-loss?](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/diets-are-not-sustainable/) - Have you also had enough of restricting your calories , depriving yourself and following one fat diet after the other, just to find you are falling off the wagon again. Somehow you can't seem to stick to this way of eating longer than a few weeks or months because you are feeling more and more
- [Why is Weight Loss so Hard? Or is it Really?](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/why-is-weight-loss-so-hard-or-is-it-really/) - Despite ever newer and more promising fads and diet trends popping up on every corner of our social media-driven little world, we seem to grow bigger as a nation year by year. Obesity and diabetes but also other eating related issues such as anorexia or binge-eating are on the rise. It seems all so controversial
- [Foods to Nurture your Hormones](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/foods-to-nurture-your-hormones/) - Do you experience days where you feel you are running on empty and completely zapped off your beautiful energy? Are you the victim of huge mood swings driven by your menstrual cycle? Have you got phases where you crave all the wrong foods loaded with sugar and unhealthy fats? Do you find it hard
- [Meditation for Weight-Loss?](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/meditation-for-weight-loss/) - What???? How can meditation, being still and not moving, be possibly helpful on your journey to weight-loss? Isn’t being too sedentary our number one problem of growing bigger and bigger every year? I know it might sound a bit contra productive, but please hear me out. I am usually not one to tell you to
- [Saying no to added sugars: FAD or Necessity?](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/saying-no-to-added-sugars-fad-or-necessity/) - "What is it with all this sugar craze?’ you might be wondering. Has everyone just gone mad about sugar ‘the devil of our Western food industry’, ‘the bad guy that makes everyone sick and fat’? Many of your friends have gone completely off carbohydrates in answer to our sickening growing waste lines. However, this feels
- [8 Rejuvenating Steps to a more Glowing YOU](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/8-rejuvenating-steps-to-a-more-glowing-you/) - Can you feel it too? Spring is in the air! The days are finally starting to get longer again and the nights shorter. There is more brightness, more noise and more hustle beginning to flow into our hibernating lives. With all such joyful new glow all around us often comes the desire to make such
- [5 Easy Swaps to Refresh, Beautify, and Rejuvenate the Goddess within You](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/5-easy-swaps-to-refresh-beautify-and-rejuvenate-the-goddess-within-you/) - Did I hear someone say they feel in need of a cleansing body-make-over? Are you ready to exchange cold-weather heaviness with feel-good, spring-in-your-step lightness and glow? Is all the blossoming around you making you want to refresh, beautify and rejuvenate every slowed-down winter cell in your precious body too? However, you don’t know where to
- [5 Wonderful Ways to Nurture Your Gorgeous Self to Healthy-Liciousness](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/5-wonderful-ways-to-nurture-your-gorgeous-self-to-healthy-liciousness/) - Why on earth is it so difficult for us women to nurture ourselves? We are so very capable of giving love to everyone else around us but when it comes to spreading the same comforting compassion to ourselves, we seem at a total loss. Saying mean things to our bodies, minds and souls somehow seems
- [New Year – More Self-Love](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/new-year-more-self-love/) - Thanks god, we made it all through 2018. For me and most of the many clients I have worked with last year 2018 turned out to be quite challenging. On so many levels. Challenging is good (especially in hindsight) because it makes us grow. But challenging is also hard. So, I would lie if
- [Just Breathe](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/just-breathe/) - I believe our lives are more fast-paced than ever. We are squeezing more chores, demands and challenges in our busy, fully stacked days than is good for us or our overloaded bodies and minds can handle. The result is: we are collectively super stressed. Stressed out of our minds. Our precious bodies carry the
- [Don't know where to start off with your weight loss?](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/where-to-start/) - How about re-igniting your metabolism. Here are some simple steps how to get this inner fire burning again :-) Feeling sluggish, tired and just looking at something sweet seems to end up as a new layer of fat on your hips, belly or buttocks? Those among others are often signs of a slow or very
- [Demystifying cravings...is your body trying to tell you something?](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/demystifying-cravings/) - Are you also much too familiar with those nagging and dreaded voices in your head calling you to go and have this favourite chocolate bar, those salted caramels which you know are so bad for you but you find so hard to say no to or to go for another coffee or just one more
- [My Top 8 sources of Plant Based Protein](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/my-top-8-sources-of-plant-based-protein/) - Would you like to eat more plant based to reap all the health-boosting, beautifying, feel-incredibly-wonderful benefits such a diet has on offer for you but you are worried your body will not get enough protein if you do? Let me calm your mind and provide you with your long-term up-your-glow solution. Choosing protein full of
- [How to Increase Gut Microbiome Diversity - Guest Blog by James @ plantfuelfocus](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/how-to-increase-gut-microbiome-diversity/) - The microbiome has become one of the most promising areas of health research over the past decade. We have made great strides in learning about the importance of the bugs living in our gut and how they are connected to every aspect of our wellbeing. Learning how to increase gut microbiome diversity should be viewed
- [The Ayurvedic Way](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/the-ayurvedic-way/) - Are you sick of reading more about the best diet and the perfect nutrient combination for perfect health & wellbeing? Are you keen to explore healthy living and eating from a different perspective? Would you love to get to know a very simple, hands-on and practical way of knowing what foods work best for the
- [Ayurveda for Stress Relief: 3 Simple Practices to Rebalance](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurveda-for-stress-relief/) - Feeling drained or overwhelmed? Discover how Ayurveda for stress relief can restore balance with 3 easy, calming daily practices for body and mind.
- [New Year, New Beginnings: A Reflective Journey into 2025](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/a-reflective-journey-into-2025/) - As we bid farewell to 2024, I invite you to take a moment and reflect. What are the things from this past year that no longer serve you? Identify one to three aspects you'd like to let go of. For me, it's about releasing the habit of overdoing, the constant chase of perfection, and those
- [Reignite Your 2025 Goals with Ayurveda: Simple Steps to Restore Vitality, Balance & Glow](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/simple-steps-to-restore-vitality-balance-glow/) - Ruth Women's Health January 28, 2025 I Thrive for Health +61 (0) 420 340 378
- [This Valentine’s Day, Choose Self-Love First with Ayurveda](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/this-valentines-day-choose-self-love-first-with-ayurveda/) - 💖 This Valentine’s Day, choose self-love first. Discover Ayurvedic rituals to reclaim energy, confidence & inner peace. 🌿 #SelfLove #Ayurveda #HolisticHealing
- [Feeling Foggy, Heavy or Out of Sync? Your Body Might Be Trying to Tell You Something.](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/feeling-foggy-heavy-or-out-of-sync-your-body-might-be-trying-to-tell-you-something/) - Have you been feeling bloated, burned out, or just not quite yourself lately? You’re not alone—and it’s not just stress, age, or hormones. What if those frustrating symptoms are actually messages from your body, asking for a reset? In this post, I’m sharing how high-achieving, heart-led women like you can begin to feel lighter, clearer,
- [Boost Energy Naturally: Simple Tips to Thrive Without Burnout](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/boost-energy-naturally-thrive-without-burnout/) - Discover how to boost energy naturally with Ayurvedic practices, adaptogens, and simple self-care tips to prevent burnout and feel vibrant every day.
- [Three Truths I Relearned in India](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/three-truths-i-relearned-in-india/) - I just got back from 8 unforgettable days in India — 4 days at an Ayurvedic retreat, followed by 4 days of deep stillness at a Transcendental Meditation course. It was nourishing, grounding, and surprisingly — simple. Not in a boring way. In a profoundly powerful way. Here are three truths I didn’t learn, but
- [Ayurvedic Seasonal Immunity: Gentle Practices for Year-Round Resilience](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurvedic-seasonal-immunity/) - Support your health with Ayurvedic seasonal immunity practices—nourishing rituals, herbs, and tips to build resilience through every season.
- [Mindful Eating with Ayurveda: Reconnect, Nourish and Feel Radiant](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/mindful-eating-with-ayurveda/) - Discover how mindful eating with Ayurveda can transform your digestion, energy and weight — without restriction. It’s time to eat with awareness and trust.
- [The Day I Chose Life: What Surviving a Brain Aneurysm Taught Me About Thriving](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/the-day-i-chose-life-what-surviving-a-brain-aneurysm-taught-me-about-thriving/) - If my brain aneurysm taught me anything, it’s this: life is urgent. And not in a panic-driven way — but in a don’t-waste-it way.
- [Harnessing the Power of Rest](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/harnessing-the-power-of-rest/) - Ayurvedic tips for better sleep (Nidra). Ever since my head operation, sleep and I have had what I would call... a complicated relationship.
- [Ayurveda for Seasonal Transitions: Natural Immunity & Radiance Reset](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ayurveda-for-seasonal-transitions-natural-immunity-radiance-reset/) - Discover Ayurvedic tips to boost immunity, resilience, and glow during seasonal transitions with nourishing routines and the 9 Pillars of Vitality.
- [Healthy-Licious Green Smoothie Kick](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-licious-green-smoothie-kick/) - Ingredients: 1 TBSP of chia seeds 2-3 TBSP of rolled oat 1 tsp of Moringa powder Optional: 1 tsp of spirulina or chlorella powder Leaves of 2-3 stalks of kale, chopped or ripped into smaller pieces 1 piece of small Lebanese ¼ of 1 avocado ½ - 1 cup of fresh or frozen berries ½
- [5 Simple Tips to Look & Feel Your Best Self in Peri-menopause & Menopause](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/5-simple-tips-to-look-feel-your-best-self-in-peri-menopause-menopause/) - Have you noticed your body isn’t looking or feeling the same as it did in your 30s? Is your beloved body stubbornly expanding, and you have a sense that it’s out of balance? Do you feel more anxious, angry, low, or just not yourself? Are you tired in the morning because your sleep is disturbed
- [Choc-Berry Chia Pudding](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/choc-berry-chia-pudding/) - ¼ cup of chia seeds ¼ cup flaxseed, ground 2 cups of coconut or almond milk or 1 ½ if you would like to add more milk (warm or cold ) in the morning 1TBSP of raw cacao 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp pure vanilla bean, ground 1-2 Cups of mixed berries Optional: More
- [Irresistible Lemon Date Cookies](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/irresistible-lemon-date-cookies/) - Ingredients: For the cookies: 1 cup of dried dates, pitted & soaked ½ cup of organic rolled oats 1 cup of almond meal 2 TBSP of tapioca flour 1 TBSP of psyllium husk Optional: 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground ½ tsp of ground Ceylon cinnamon, unsweetened Pinch of good quality salt ½ tsp
- [Beautifying Date Chocolate Muffins](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/beautifying-date-chocolate-muffins/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of dried pitted, soaked organic dates, thinly sliced, grated or processed (I quite like the sliced version, which gives you little junks of dates which gives those muffins such a rich taste) 1 cup of almond meal ½ cup of buckwheat flour 1 TBSP of psyllium husk 3 TBSP of tapioca powder
- [No-Fuss Rebalancing Bread](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/no-fuss-rebalancing-bread/) - Ingredients: 3 cups of wholemeal spelt flour 1 TBSP of psyllium husk 1 TBSP of nutritional yeast 2 tsp of aluminium-free baking powder ½ tsp of good quality salt (I love to use herbal salt for this one, Herbamare is a good one) 3 tsp of raw apple cider vinegar 2 TBSP of avocado oil
- [Strawberry Date Muesli Squares](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/strawberry-date-muesli-squares/) - Ingredients 1 cup of Medjool dates, pitted, cut into small pieces and soaked with filtered water for at least 10 minutes 2 cups of rolled oats ½ tsp of organic Ceylon cinnamon ground, no sugar added Optional: 1 tsp of pure ground vanilla, no sugar added 1 pinch of sea or Himalayan rock salt 1/3
- [Healthy-Licious Coconut Macaroons](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-licious-coconut-macaroons/) - Ingredients: For the macaroons: 3 cups of organic desiccated coconut 1 cup of almond meal Pinch of Himalayan salt Optional: 1 tsp of pure ground vanilla bean Optional: ½ tsp of organic Ceylon cinnamon Juice of ½ lemon 1 small tin of organic coconut cream ¾ cup of rice malt syrup For the chocolate base
- [Rise & Shine Buckwheat Pancake](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/rise-shine-buckwheat-pancake/) - Makes 1 pancake Ingredients: For the pancake: ½ cup of wholemeal spelt flour (if you have a food processor, use raw buckwheat kernels and make your own flour) 1 pinch of good quality salt (e.g. pink Himalayan) 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground (unsweetened) ½ tsp of Ceylon cinnamon ½ tsp of gluten-free, aluminium-free
- [Choco-Licious Baked Oats](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/choco-licious-baked-oats/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of organic rolled oats ½ tsp of gluten free baking powder (make your own with brown rice flour, cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda) 1 pinch of good quality salt (e.g. pink Himalayan) 2 TBSP of organic cacao powder 2 tsp of psyllium husk ½ tsp of Ceylon ground cinnamon, unsweetened
- [Rainbow Rice Paper Pockets](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/rainbow-rice-paper-pockets/) - Makes: 10 halves Ingredients: 1 large carrots, grated 5 - 2 cups of different leafy lettuce greens Optional: 1 large handful of red cabbage, thinly sliced Optional: 1-2 pieces of spring onions, thinly sliced 5 cups of mint leaves (a generous sprinkle for each roll) 5 cups of coriander leaves (a generous sprinkle for each
- [Plant-based 'Meat' Balls](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/plantbased-meatballs/) - Makes: about 8 patties Ingredients: 1 - 2 TBSP of good quality avocado oil for cooking (alternatively bake in the oven) 1 cup of cooked wholegrains or pseudo cereals such as quinoa, buckwheat, millet or barley 1 cup of cooked lentils, mung beans or other soft, relatively small pulses 5 -3 TBSP of organic, natural
- [Oven-Baked Potato Wedges](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/oven-baked-potato-wedges/) - Ingredients: 500g potatoes, washed and cut into approximately wedges 3 TBSP to ¼ cup of avocado oil Optional: 1 tsp of ground turmeric (if you would like to add some anti-inflammatory goodness) 1 tsp of cumin powder, ground Good quality salt and black pepper to taste 1-2 tsp of ground paprika Method: Preheat the oven
- [Good-Bye Cravings Caramel Chocolate Bites](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/good-bye-cravings-caramel-chocolate-bites/) - Ingredients: ¾ cup of almond meal 1 TBSP of tapioca flour 1/3 cup + 3 TBSP of desiccated coconut Pinch of pink Himalayan salt ½ tsp of ground Ceylon cinnamon 1/3 cup + 1 TBSP of rice malt syrup 1 cup of unsalted almond butter 1 block of dark chocolate to coat (use at least
- [Beautifying Chickpea Bread Rolls](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/beautifying-chickpea-bread-rolls/) - Ingredients: 2 cups of chickpea flour 2 tsp of dried rosemary (feel free to use any other herb if you prefer) 1 tsp of gluten-free, aluminium-free baking powder (make your own) 1 TBSP of psyllium husk 1 TBSP of nutritional yeast ½ tsp of good quality salt Optional: 2 TBSP of avocado oil or ghee
- [Healthier Pita Bread Pizza](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthier-pita-bread-pizza/) - Base: 2 pieces of wholemeal Lebanese Pita Flatbreads Toppings: Tomato paste to cover base 1-2 generous handfuls of fresh arugula leaves Your favourite version of vegan or dairy cheese cut or ripped into small pieces Optional: 2 generous sprinkles of nutritional yeast Optional: sprinkle with some garlic powder Dried oregano, thyme and fresh or dried
- [Irresistible Caramel-Chocolate Squares](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/irresistible-caramel-chocolate-squares/) - Refined Sugar Free, GF, Vegan Ingredients: For the base: 2 cups of almond meal ¼ cup of tapioca or coconut flour 1 pinch of pink Himalayan salt ½ tsp of Ceylon cinnamon 3 TBSP of rice malt syrup 1/3 cup + 1 TBSP of melted coconut oil For the caramel layer: 1 cup of nut
- [Healthy-Licious Almond Chocolate Muffins](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-licious-almond-chocolate-muffins/) - Ingredients: For the muffins: 5 cups of almond meal 3 TBSP of tapioca powder 1 tsp of gluten-free baking powder ½ tsp of sugar-free, powdered Ceylon cinnamon Optional: 1 tsp of pure ground vanilla bean Pinch of Himalayan salt ¼ cup of dark cacao nibs ¾ cups of pure organic apple sauce ½ cup of
- [Loaded Chia Parfait](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/loaded-chia-parfait/) - Ingredients: 1 TBSP of black chia seeds 5 large ripe mashed bananas (use ½ of a mashed banana in each taste variation) 1 ½ cups of unsweetened almond milk Optional: ½ - 1 tsp of rice malt syrup For your chocolate chia layer: 1/2 tsp of raw cacao powder Optional: ½ tsp of pure vanilla
- [Green Superfood Bites](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/green-superfood-bites/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of almond meal 1 cup of unsweetened desiccated coconut 1 TBSP of psyllium husk 1 tsp of organic moringa powder (you can also use spirulina, barley grass or chlorella powder or mix all of them – depending on what you have available and your body`s needs) 1 piece of ripe banana, mashed
- [Mood-boosting Lemon Mousse](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/mood-boosting-lemon-mousse/) - Ingredients: 1 can of coconut milk, full fat, organic, refrigerated overnight 3 TBSP of chia seeds 6 TBSP of filtered water (to soak chia seeds in) 2 lemons, freshly juiced 3 lemons, organic, zested 1 tsp of pure ground vanilla bean Pinch of good quality salt 2 TBSP of rice malt syrup Toppings: fresh fruit,
- [Dark Chocolate Coated Muesli Squares](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/dark-chocolate-coated-muesli-squares/) - Ingredients 1 cup of rolled oats ½ cup of activated buckwheat groats 1 cup of mixed nuts, chopped (I used walnuts, almonds and macadamia nuts) ½ cup of sunflower seeds 2-3 TBSP of sesame seeds 2 TBSP of chia seeds ½ tsp of Ceylon cinnamon ground, no sugar added 1 tsp of pure ground
- [Coconut Chocolate Hearts](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/coconut-chocolate-hearts/) - Vegan, gf, refined sugar-free Ingredients: Coconut Layer: ½ cup of unsweetened desiccated coconut ½ cup of oat bran 1 cup of full-fat coconut cream, chilled 3.5 TBSP – ¼ cup of rice malt syrup (the darker the chocolate you are using, the more sweetness you want to add in; however, I would not use
- [Raw Double Chocolate Cake](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/raw-double-chocolate-cake/) - Ingredients For the base: 1.5 cups of almond meal ½ cup of oat bran ¼ cup of organic unsweetened cacao powder 1 pinch of pink Himalayan salt ½ tsp of Ceylon cinnamon 1/3 cup of melted coconut oil ¼ cup of rice malt syrup For the chocolate ganache: 1 small tin or package of unsweetened
- [Rebalancing Oatmeal Crackers](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/rebalancing-oatmeal-crackers/) - Vegan option, Dairy-free, Sugar-free Ingredients: 1 cup of almond meal ½ cup of tapioca flour 1 TBSP of psyllium husk 1 TBSP of chia seeds 1 TBSP of nutritional yeast ½ tsp of good quality salt ½ tsp of ground turmeric 2 TBSP of raw apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup of avocado oil or ghee
- [Healthier Matcha Mochi Bites](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthier-matcha-mochi-bites/) - Vegan, Refined Sugar Free, Gluten Free Ingredients: ½ cup of Tapioca flour ½ cup of almond flour 1 TBSP of psyllium husk ½ cup of coconut sugar (or other granulated sugar) Pinch of good quality salt 2 tsp of powdered Matcha tea ¼ cup of warm water 1 small tin or 140ml of full
- [Healthier Bounty Chocolate Eggs](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthier-bounty-chocolate-eggs/) - Refined Sugar Free, GF, Vegan Ingredients 1 cup of organic rolled oats ½ cup of organic desiccated coconut 3 TBSP of rice malt syrup 1 tsp of pure ground vanilla bean ½ tsp of organic ground Ceylon cinnamon Optional: Pinch of ground cardamom Pinch of pink Himalayan rock salt Unsweetened almond milk (I used
- [No Fuss Meatless Patties](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/no-fuss-meatless-patties/) - Makes 10 small patties vegan, gluten-free Ingredients: 2 TBSP of avocado oil for cooking 2 cups of cooked quinoa 1 TBSP of sunflower seeds 3 TBSP of rolled oats 1 TBSP of psyllium husk ¼ cup of tomato passata 1 TBSP of nutritional yeast ½ tsp of mild curry powder Salt and pepper to
- [Irresistible Gooey Oat Cookies](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/irresistible-gooey-oat-cookies/) - Makes 12 cookies vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free option Ingredients: 2 cups of rolled oats 2 pieces of large ripe bananas Optional: 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground ½ tsp of ground cinnamon, unsweetened Large pinch of ground nutmeg Pinch of Himalayan salt 2 TBSP of almond butter Optional: 2 TBSP of rice malt
- [Antioxidant Schwarzwälder Chia Seed Delight](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/antioxidant-schwarzwalder-chia-seed-delight/) - Ingredients: ¼ cup of chia seeds ½ cup of unsweetened plant milk (I used almond here but any other type works fine too) Optional: ¼ of a medium sized banana, mashed (if you like it sweeter) 1 tsp pure vanilla bean, ground 1-2 handfuls of mixed berries (frozen or fresh both options work and are
- [Guilt-Free Chocolate Hearts](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/guilt-free-chocolate-hearts/) - Refined Sugar Free, GF, Vegan Ingredients ½ cup of cacao powder ¼ cup of cacao butter ¼ cup of coconut oil 1 tsp of pure ground vanilla bean Pinch of ground cardamom Pinch of pink Himalayan rock salt Method: Over your stove, melt your cacao butter and coconut until liquid. Add your cacao powder, salt
- [Love Delights](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/love-delights/) - Ingredients: 2 ½ cups of almond meal 1 cup of unsweetened desiccated coconut Pinch of goof quality salt ½ tsp of ground cardamom 1 tsp of pure ground vanilla bean 3 - 4TBSP of date or rice malt syrup 2 TBSP of fresh beetroot juice 2 tsp of coconut oil or ghee ½ bar of
- [Up Your Glow Cookie Hearts](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/up-your-glow-cookie-hearts/) - Vegan, Gluten-free, refined sugar free Ingredients: Cookies: 2 cups of almond meal ½ cup of oat bran 1 tsp of psyllium husk ½ tsp of baking powder ½ tsp of pure ground vanilla bean Pinch of Himalayan salt A heaped ¼ cup of grated or finely cubed, cooked & peeled beets ½ cup of date
- [Savoury Vegan Crackers](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/savoury-vegan-crackers/) - Ingredients: 1.5 cups of oat bran ½ cup of almond meal 2 TBSP of psyllium husk 2 TBSP of nutritional yeast ½ tsp of good quality salt 2 TBSP of raw apple cider vinegar ¼ cup of avocado oil or ghee (if you do include animal derived foods into your diet) 1 cup of almond
- [Reset Your Body Bites](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/reset-your-body-bites/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of oat bran 1 tsp of psyllium husk ½ cup of unsweetened desiccated coconut Pinch of goof quality salt ½ tsp of ground cardamom ½ tsp of Ceylon cinnamon ½ tsp of ground turmeric Pinch of black pepper ¾ cup of cashew butter 1 piece of ripe banana, mashed 2 tsp of
- [Healthy Vanilla Dream Cake](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-vanilla-dream-cake/) - (Vg, Gf, refined sugar-free) Ingredients: Base: 2 1/3 cups of wholemeal rice flour 1 1/3 cups of almond meal 1 pinch of good quality salt (e.g. pink Himalayan) 1 -2 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground (unsweetened) 1 cup of granulated date sugar 2 tsp of gf baking powder 1 tsp of psyllium husk 1
- [Reset Your Cravings Muesli Bars](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/reset-your-cravings-muesli-bars/) - Ingredients 1 heaped cup of Medjool dates, pitted, cut into small pieces and soaked with filtered water for at least 10 minutes 1 cup of rolled oats 1 cup of mixed nuts, chopped (I used walnuts, almonds and 3 Brazil nuts) 1 cup of mixed seeds (I used sunflower and pepita seeds) ½ cup of desiccated
- [Creamy Rebalancing Soup Delight](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/creamy-rebalancing-soup-delight/) - (vegan or vegetarian, gluten-free) Ingredients: 1 TBSP of ghee or 1 TBSP of avocado oil ½ tsp of dried ground turmeric 4-6 dried curry leaves ½ tsp of cumin seeds 1-2 tsp of grated fresh ginger 1 tsp of coriander powder ½ tsp of thyme leaves ½ cup of sunflower seeds in 3 cups of
- [Sweet Rebalancing Banana Bread](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/sweet-rebalancing-banana-bread/) - Ingredients: 1.5 cups of oat bran 1.5 cups of nuts, milled into flour (I used 1 cup walnuts and 0.5 cup almonds) 1 pinch of good quality salt (e.g. pink Himalayan) 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground (unsweetened) ½ tsp of Ceylon cinnamon 2 tsp of psyllium husk 1 heaped cup of Medjool dates,
- [Irresistible Veggie Pizza](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/irresistible-veggie-pizza/) - Base: 3 cups of wholemeal spelt flour 1 tsp of baking powder 1 tsp of good quality salt 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar 1-2 TBSP of olive oil 1 cup of warm filtered water Toppings: Tomato paste to cover base 1 onion cut into rings 1 yellow capsicum, cut into slices ½ courgette sliced
- [Creamy-licious Berry Mousse with a Hint of Chocolate](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/creamy-licious-berry-mousse-with-a-hint-of-chocolate/) - Ingredients: Berry Cream Layer: 2 cups of berries of your choice 1 piece of ripe banana 1 tin or box of organic full fat coconut cream or milk chilled (using the coconut milk solids) 1 tsp of psyllium husk Aquafaba Cream Layer Liquids of 1 tin of organic chickpeas 1 tsp of agar agar powder
- [Christmas Nice-Cream Cake](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/christmas-nice-cream-cake/) - Ingredients: Crust: 2 cups of mixed nuts, milled to meal (I used almonds and walnuts) ½ cup of rolled oats, milled to oat flour 9-10 pieces of Medjool dates, soaked, drained, pitted 3 TBSP of organic raw cacao powder ½ tsp of ginger Pinch of rock salt 2-3 TBSP of coconut oil Banana-Nice-Cream Layer: 5
- [Christmas Nice-Cream Slices](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/christmas-nice-cream-slices/) - Ingredients: Crust: 1.5 cups of oats, milled to meal 1 cup of dates, soaked, drained, pitted ½ tsp of ginger Pinch of rock salt Cacao-Caramel Layer: 1 cup of organic cashew nuts 1 cup of organic mixed nuts (I used almonds and walnuts) 1 cup of organic dates, soaked, drained, pitted 1 TBSP of organic
- [Pistachio Cranberry Christmas Cookies](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/pistachio-cranberry-christmas-cookies/) - Vegan, Gluten-free, refined sugar free Ingredients: Cookies: 2 cups of dates, soaked, drained, pitted 1 ¼ cups of almonds, pecans or hazelnuts, ground into meal 1 ¼ cups of rolled oats, ground into flour 2 TBSP of psyllium husk ½ tsp of ginger Pinch of rock salt ¼ tsp of ground clove 1 tsp of
- [Melt-In-Your Mouth Tahini-Chocolate Christmas Clusters](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/melt-in-your-mouth-tahini-chocolate-christmas-clusters/) - Vegan, Gluten-free, refined sugar free Ingredients: Clusters: 1 cup of dates, soaked, drained, pitted + 2 TBSP of date water 5 cups of mixed nuts & seeds, roughly chopped – I used almonds and sunflower seeds 3 TBSP of tahini ¼ cup of dark chocolate chips 2 TBSP of psyllium husk ½ tsp of ginger
- [Double Chocolate Christmas Cookies](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/double-chocolate-christmas-cookies/) - Vegan, Gluten-free, refined sugar free Ingredients: Cookies: 2 cups of dates, soaked, drained, pitted 2 cups of mixed nuts, ground into meal ½ cup of unsweetened shredded coconut ¼ cup of raw cacao powder 2 TBSP of psyllium husk ½ tsp of ginger Pinch of rock salt ½ tsp of ground cardamom ¼ tsp of
- [Vegan Lebkuchen Cookie Bites](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/vegan-lebkuchen-cookie-bites/) - Raw,Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free Ingredients: Lebkuchen filling: 1 heaped cup of nuts (I used almonds and walnuts but hazelnuts go well here too). 1 cup of Medjool dates, soaked, rinsed, drained, pitted and chopped ½ cup of rolled oats Zest of 1 organic orange Zest of 1 organic lemon Juice of 1 fresh organic orange ½
- [Tahini Chocolate Truffles](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/tahini-chocolate-truffles/) - Vegan Ingredients: Chocolate Layer: ½ cup of raw cacao powder ¾ cup of melted coconut oil 1/8 cup of rice malt syrup (if you like your chocolate sweet: add 1 more TBSP), soaked, chopped and pitted Pinch of rock salt Tahini Filling: 8 tsp of tahini 6-8 pieces Medjool dates 6-8 TBSP of hot water
- [Vegan Cream Delight](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/vegan-cream-delight/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of organic cashews, soaked & drained. ½ cup to ¾ of cup of coconut or almond milk (play around with thickness you enjoy). 1 tsp of pure ground vanilla bean 3 TBSP of rice malt syrup or 3-4 Medjool dates, soaked, pitted, rinsed & processed to a paste. Pinch of rock salt
- [Irresistible Antioxidant Crackers](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/irresistible-antioxidant-crackers/) - Ingredients: 2 cups of almond meal 2 TBSP of freshly ground flaxseeds in 4 TBSP of water 1 TBSP of sesame seeds + extra to top 1 TBSP of nutritional yeast ½ tsp of good quality salt 1 TBSP of dried herbs (such as rosemary, oregano, thyme, lavender, oregano) 1 tsp of raw apple cider
- [Vegan Chocolate Cake Heaven](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/vegan-chocolate-cake-heaven/) - Ingredients: Base: 1 cup of wholemeal buckwheat flour 1 cup of gluten-free oat bran 1 cup of almond flour ¼ cup of raw cacao powder, unsweetened 1 tsp of gluten free baking powder (make your own with brown rice flour, cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda) 1 pinch of good quality salt (e.g. pink
- [Sugar Free Coconut Chocolate Bars](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/sugar-free-coconut-chocolate-bars/) - Refined Sugar Free, GF, Vegan Ingredients 1 ½ cups of Medjool dates, tightly packed, pitted, cut into small pieces and soaked with filtered water for at least 10 minutes ¼ cup of raw, unsweetened cacao powder 1 ½ cups of unsweetened coconut flakes ½ cup of almonds or walnuts ¼ cup of almond butter or
- [Green Vegetable Lasagne](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/green-vegetable-lasagne-2/) - Makes: 6 portions Ingredients: To prepare the vegan cheese sauce: 2 cups of raw almonds, skin removed 1 cup of filtered water ¼ cup of nutritional yeast 1 clove of garlic, crushed 3 TBSP of fresh lemon juice Herbal salt and black pepper to taste 1-2 TBSP of virgin olive oil To prepare the white
- [Vegan Lemon-Blueberry Cake](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/vegan-lemon-blueberry-cake-2/) - Ingredients: Base: 1 ¾ cups of wholemeal spelt or rice flour 1 ½ tsp of gluten-free baking powder (make your own with brown rice flour, cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda) 1 pinch of good quality salt (e.g. pink Himalayan) 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground (unsweetened) 1 cup of granulated date sugar
- [Vegan Apple Crumble](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/vegan-apple-crumble/) - Ingredients: To make the apple cake: 3 apples, chopped 1 cup of buckwheat or wholemeal spelt flour 2 tsp gluten-free baking powder (make your own) Good pinch of good quality salt 1 tsp of cinnamon 80 – 100g of date syrup 120ml of plant milk 2 TBSP of apple cider vinegar 100g of coconut oil,
- [Scarily Delicious Pumpkin Seeds](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/scarily-delicious-pumpkin-seeds/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of organic pumpkin seeds 7 TBSP of good quality apple cider vinegar (with mother) 1 TBSP of avocado oil 1 tsp of ground turmeric 1 tsp of ground cumin powder ¼ tsp of chilli powder ¼ - ½ tsp of garlic powder ¼ - ½ tsp of yellow mustard seed powder Big
- [All-Too-Easy Seeded Crisp Breads](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/all-too-easy-seeded-crisp-breads/) - Makes: 12 crispbreads (depending on how you slice them) Ingredients: 1 cup of raw almonds ½ cup of rolled oats or quinoa flakes ½ tsp of gluten-free baking powder (make your own: 1/2 tsp of bicarbonate of soda, 1 tsp of cream of tartar and 1 cup of gluten-free flour, I like to use brown
- [Irresistible Non-bake Cookie Bites](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/irresistible-non-bake-cookie-bites/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of organic Medjool dates, pitted, soaked in warm water for at least 10 minutes, drained ½ cup of organic mixed nuts, I used almonds and walnuts 3 cups of organic oat bran 2 TBSP of psyllium husk 1/8 cup of organic raw cacao powder 1 tsp of ground organic vanilla bean Pinch
- [Immune-boosting Gut-Healing Breakfast Delight](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/immune-boosting-gut-healing-breakfast-delight/) - Ingredients: Porridge: ½ cup of oat bran ¾ cup of filtered water ¾ cup of plant milk 1-2 tsp of raw cacao powder, organic 1 tsp of turmeric powder, organic Pinch of black pepper, organic Pinch of nutmeg, organic Smoothie: ¼ of continental cucumber, organic ½ of banana, organic 1 knob of fresh ginger, organic
- [Paprika Hummus](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/paprika-hummus/) - Zutaten: 250g Kichererbsen, gekocht 8 EL Aquafaba (Kichererbsenwasser) 2-3 geröstete Paprika Schoten (je nach Grösse) 80g Tahini / Sesampaste Saft von 1 Zitrone 2-3 EL natives Olivenöl Optional: 2 Zehen Knoblauch 2 EL Edelhefe oder geriebener Parmesan ¼ TL Chilli Pulver 1 TL Paprika Pulver, edelsüss ½ TL gemahlener Kreuzkümmel Etwas frischgemahlener schwarzer Pfeffer und
- [Veganer Apfel Streuselkuchen](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/veganer-apfel-streuselkuchen/) - Zutaten: Für den Apfelkuchen: 3 Äpfel, in Würfel geschnitten 250g of Buchweizen oder Vollkorn Dinkelmehl 2 TL glutenfreies Backpulver (mach Dein Eigenes) Gute Prise Bergsalz 1 TL ungesüsster Zimt 80 – 100g Dattelsirup oder Reissirup 120ml Pflanzenmilch 2 TBSP naturtrüber Apfelessig 100g geschmolzenes Kokosnussöl Für die Streusel: 120g Buchweizen oder Vollkorn Dinkelmehl 3 EL
- [Köstliche Schokoladentrüffel](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/kostliche-schokoladentruffel/) - Zutaten: 190g flüssiges Kokosnussöl 45g rohes, ungesüsstes Kakaopulver ½ TL ungesüssten Zimt, gemahlen 1 TL ungesüsste Vanille, gemahlen 2-3 EL Dattelsirup (oder Reissirup) 1 Prise Bergsalz Optional: füge nach Belieben, Geschmack und Phantasie Nüsse oder Trockenobst Deiner Wahl in Deine Kakaomasse Methode: Lege kleine Schokoladenformen oder die kleinsten Muffin Formen, die Du finden kannst mit
- [Wohlfühl-Schoko-Bananen-Brot Muffins](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/wohlfuhl-schoko-bananen-brot-muffins/) - Zutaten: 3-4 reife Bananen 2 Freiland Bio-Eier 5-6 EL Dattelsirup 2 EL Kokosnussöl 124g Soja- oder Kokosnussjoghurt 200g gemahlene Nüsse Deiner Wahl 1 TL glutenfreies Backpulver 1 Prise Berg- oder Meersalz 1 TL ungesüsstes Vanillepulver ½ TL Zimt 1-2 EL ungesüsstes Kakaopulver Methode: Heize Deinen Ofen auf 180 Grad Celsius vor und öle Deine Muffins
- [Leckeres Veganes Schoko-Eis](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/leckeres-veganes-schoko-eis/) - Zutaten: 1 mittelgrosse Süsskartoffel, gekocht 1 Dose Kokoscreme, gekühlt (am besten ohne Konservierungsstoffe, Zuckerzusatz und BIO) 105g Dattelsirup 1 EL rohes, ungesüsstes Kakaopulver 1 Prise Berg-oder Meersalz ½ TL Zimt Methode: Koche Deine Süsskartoffel und lasse sie abkühlen. Fange den wässerigen Teil Deiner Kokoscreme in einem kleinen Behälter und benutze für Deinen nächsten Smoothie. Mische
- [Vegan Lemon-Blueberry Cake](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/vegan-lemon-blueberry-cake/) - Ingredients: Base: 1 ¾ cups of wholemeal spelt or rice flour 1 ½ tsp of gluten-free baking powder (make your own with brown rice flour, cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda) 1 pinch of good quality salt (e.g. pink Himalayan) 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground (unsweetened) 1 cup of granulated date sugar
- [Vegan Christmas Fruit Gummies](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/vegan-christmas-fruit-gummies/) - Ingredients: Red Fruit Gummies 1 cup of 100% organic pomegranate, cherry or acai juice 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground 2 TBSP of agar powder Optional: 1 - 2 TBSP of yacon syrup (or any other natural sweetener of your choice, among my favourites are: lucuma powder or monk fruit powder) Green Fruit Gummies
- [Raw-licious Peppermint Chocolate Bites](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/raw-licious-peppermint-chocolate-bites/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of Medjool dates, pitted, soaked in warm water for at least 15 minutes, drained 1 cup of mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts and pecans work best here) ¼ cup of raw cacao powder, unsweetened 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, unsweetened 1 TBSP of virgin coconut oil,
- [Healthy-Licious Christmas Bark](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-licious-christmas-bark/) - Ingredients: 2 cups of dark chocolate (at least 75%) 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground ½ tsp of cinnamon, ground, unsweetened 2 TBSP of raw pistachios, unsalted, roughly chopped 2 TBSP of softened dried fruits (such as cherries, cranberries and goji berries) 1 TBSP of raw pumpkin seeds 1 TBSP of raw hempseeds Sprinkle
- [Vegan Protein Pizza](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/vegan-protein-pizza/) - Base: 5 cups of amaranth flour 3 TBSP of chickpea flour ½ - 1/3 cup of warm filtered water (start with less) ½ tsp of herbal sea salt 5 TBSP of apple cider vinegar 5 TBSP of olive oil Toppings: Tomato passata to cover base ½-1 onion cut into rings 1 red capsicum, cut into
- [Total Vegan Falafel Bliss](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/total-vegan-falafel-bliss/) - Ingredients: 5 cups of cooked chickpeas 1 cup of grated carrot 1 large brown onion, diced 2 cloves of minced garlic ¼ cup of flaxseeds, ground Quality salt and black pepper to taste 1 tsp of cumin, ground 1 tsp of coriander, ground ¾ cup of flat-leaf parsley 1 TBSP of lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- [Ancient Wisdom - Ayurveda](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/ancient-wisdom-ayurveda/) - Ancient wisdom to understand better how to live YOUR individual best life Let me share with you a little secret. I am super passionate about the ancient healing wisdom of Ayurveda. I love how it really is a science of self-understanding. Truly who does not want to understand themselves better to then make changes
- [Sugar-Free Muesli Bars 2 Ways](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/sugar-free-muesli-bars-2-ways/) - Chewy Raw Muesli Bars Ingredients: 1 cup of rolled oats (raw or lightly toasted) 3/4 cup of different seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, hemp…) 2 TBSP of sesame seeds 2 TBSP of chia seeds ½ cup of mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts…) ¼ cup of shredded coconut, unsweetened ½ tsp of cinnamon, unsweetened and ground 1
- [Healthy-Licious Chocolate Donuts](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-licious-chocolate-donuts/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of wholemeal spelt flour ¼ cup of raw cacao powder 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, unsweetened Pinch of good quality salt 1 tsp of gluten-free baking powder (make your own) ½ cup +2 TBSP of Medjool date powder or syrup ¼ cup of virgin coconut
- [Healthy-Licious Chickpea Chocolate Cake](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-licious-chickpea-chocolate-cake/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of chickpea flour 1 cup of rolled oats 1 tsp of gluten-free baking powder ¼ cup of raw cacao powder 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground ½ tsp of ground cinnamon, unsweetened Pinch of good quality salt 2 cups of Medjool dates, soaked, chopped and pitted ¼ cup of coconut oil,
- [Immune-boosting Orange Ginger Morning Shots](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/immune-boosting-orange-ginger-morning-shots/) - Ingredients: 1-2 oranges (depending how juicy your orange and how sweet you like it), organic, freshly squeezed 1-2 lemons, organic, freshly squeezed 1-3 tsp of apple cider vinegar, raw, with mother 1 little knob of fresh ginger, peeled and grated or at least chopped 1 little knob of fresh turmeric root, peeled and grated or
- [5 Healthy-Licious Foods to Boost Your Immune System](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/5-healthy-licious-foods-to-boost-your-immune-system/) - There is no doubt that COVID-19 has quite a powerful impact on everybody`s daily life at the moment. The news is full of new cases popping up everywhere. Whole cities and countries are put into quarantine. Schools are closed, public events cancelled, toilet-paper, pasta, frozen- and tin-foods sold out, and the general advice is to
- [Raw Choco-licious Berry Cheesecake](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/raw-choco-licious-berry-cheesecake/) - Ingredients: Base: 2 cups of raw walnuts ½ cup of rolled oats 8-9 Medjool dates, soaked, drained and chopped ¼ cup of raw cacao powder 1 pinch of good quality salt (e.g. pink Himalayan) 1 tsp of cinnamon, ground (unsweetened) 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground (unsweetened) 2 - 3 TBSP of coconut oil,
- [Anti-inflammatory Sweet Potato Chips](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/anti-inflammatory-sweet-potato-chips/) - Ingredients: 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into approximately 1 cm sticks 2 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP of turmeric, ground 1 tsp of cumin powder, ground ½ tsp of good quality salt (I used Herbamare) ¼ tsp of black pepper, ground ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper Method: Preheat
- [Healthy-licious Zoodle Salad](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-licious-zoodle-salad/) - Ingredients: For the Zoodles: 4-6 small courgettes 1 TBSP of olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed or minced For the Salad: 1 cup of purple cabbage, thinly sliced 1 cup of green cabbage, thinly sliced ½ of red capsicum, thinly sliced ½ of yellow capsicum, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, julienned ½ cup of
- [Strawberry Chocolate Delights](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/strawberry-chocolate-delights/) - Ingredients: For the strawberry filling: 1 cup of frozen strawberries, thawed ½ cup of raw walnuts, unsalted ½ cup of rolled oats 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean ground, unsweetened Pinch of good quality sea salt 1/4 cup of Medjool dates, soaked, chopped and pitted For the chocolate coating: ½ cup of virgin coconut
- [Healthy-licious Ginger Bread Men](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-licious-ginger-bread-men/) - Ingredients: 3 cups of almond meal 4 Medjool Dates, pitted ½ tsp of gluten-free baking powder (make your own) 1 tsp of cinnamon, ground, unsweetened ¼ tsp of ginger, ground Pinch of nutmeg, ground 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground, unsweetened Pinch of fine sea salt ¼ cup of rice malt syrup ¼
- [Spirulina Chocolate Truffles](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/spirulina-chocolate-truffles/) - Ingredients: ½ cup of raw walnuts, unsalted ½ cup of raw almonds, unsalted 1 cup of Medjool dates, soaked, chopped and pitted 1 small ripe banana 2 TBSP of freshly squeezed orange juice 2 TBSP of chia seeds 2-3 TBSP of spirulina powder 3 TBSP of raw cacao powder Pinch of good quality salt Optional:
- [Coconut Blueberry Mousse](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/coconut-blueberry-mousse/) - Ingredients: 1 tin full fat coconut milk, unsweetened and chilled for at least 24 hours, scoop out only the thick bits 2 cups of frozen blue berries 1 tsp of pure ground vanilla bean 2 TBSP of rice malt syrup Pinch of quality salt Optional: 1 scoop of your favourite protein collagen (preferably unsweetened) Method:
- [Chickpea Chocolate Bites](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/chickpea-chocolate-bites/) - Ingredients: 1 tin of organic chickpeas, thoroughly rinsed and drained 1 cup of Medjool dates, soaked, chopped and pitted 1 cup of rolled oats 1 TBSP of chia seeds ¼ cup of tahini ¼ cup of raw cacao powder 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground ½ tsp of ground cinnamon, unsweetened Pinch of good
- [Kale Cauliflower Couscous Salad](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/kale-cauliflower-couscous-salad/) - Makes: 2 portions To prepare the roasted chickpeas: 1 tin of organic chickpeas, thoroughly rinsed and drained 1 TBSP of olive oil 2-3 TBSP of apple cider vinegar 1 tsp of cumin, ground ½ tsp of turmeric, ground ¼ tsp of chilli powder Black pepper and herbal salt to taste To prepare the cauliflower couscous:
- [Thick and Creamy Pumpkin Smoothie](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/thick-and-creamy-pumpkin-smoothie/) - Makes: 2 medium-sized smoothie jars Ingredients: ½ cup pumpkin puree, unsweetened ½ cup of rolled oats 1 medium-sized ripe banana, fresh or frozen 1 TBSP chia seeds 1 tsp of cinnamon, ground and unsweetened 1 tsp of pure vanilla, ground and unsweetened ½ tsp of ginger, ground ½ tsp of nutmeg, ground ¼ tsp
- [Cleansing Spring Salad with Blood Orange](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/cleansing-spring-salad-with-blood-orange/) - Salad: 1 cup of chickpeas, thoroughly rinsed and drained ¼ - ½ head of broccoli, cut into florets ¼ - ½ head of red cabbage, thinly sliced ½ - 1 avocado, diced 1 large carrot, spiralised 2-3 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 cup of parsley ½ cup of walnuts ½ cup of pepita seeds 2
- [Up Your Glow Vegan Chocolate Cake](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/up-your-glow-vegan-chocolate-cake/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of almonds, ground into almond meal 1 cup of oats, rolled ¼ cup of raw cacao powder 1 tsp of gluten free baking powder (make your own with brown rice flour, cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda) 1 pinch of good quality salt (e.g. pink Himalayan) ½ tsp of cinnamon, ground
- [Beautifying Broccoli Pesto](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/beautifying-broccoli-pesto/) - Ingredients: ½ head of medium-sized broccoli 1 tightly packed cup of kale, destemmed and torn into large pieces 1 tightly packed cup of Basil leaves ¼ cup of walnuts, raw and unsalted ¼ cup of sunflower seeds, raw 1 small garlic clove, crushed or minced 3 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp fresh
- [Healthy-Licious Spiced Chickpea Bread](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-licious-spiced-chickpea-bread/) - Ingredients: 2 cups of chickpea flour 2 tsp of baking soda ½ - 1 tsp of ground chilli powder 1 tsp of turmeric powder 1 tsp of ground or fresh, thinly sliced ginger 1 TBSP of nutritional yeast 1 tsp of good quality salt (I love to use herbal salt for this one, Herbamare is
- [Snack-o-licious Sweet Potato Toasts](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/snack-o-licious-sweet-potato-toasts/) - Ingredients for the sweet potato toast: 1 large sweet potato, washed, ends removed and cut lengthwise into thin sliced For the toppings: Savoury 1: ¼ - ½ of avocado, thinly sliced ½ of one spring onion, thinly sliced 1 handful of sliced red cabbage Black pepper, herbal salt or sesame salt and red chilli flakes
- [Nut/Seed Butter Chocolate Muesli Bars](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/nut-seed-butter-chocolate-muesli-bars/) - Ingredients 1 cup of Medjool dates, tightly packed, pitted, cut into small pieces and soaked with filtered water for at least 10 minutes – alternatively add ¼ cup of filtered water to the Medjool dates when processing 1/2 cup of tahini, almond or peanut butter (peanut butter being the least nutritious of the 3) 2
- [Quickest Vegetable Chickpea Pizza Ever](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/quickest-vegetable-chickpea-pizza-ever/) - Base: 2 cups of chickpea flour 1 cup of filtered water ½ tsp of herbal sea salt ¼ tsp of turmeric Pinch of black pepper 1 TBSP of nutritional yeast 1 TBSP of olive oil Toppings: Tomato passata to cover base ½-1 onion cut into rings 1 TBSP of olive oil for cooking 1 red
- [Legumes have total Weight-Loss Super-Powers](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/legumes-have-total-weight-loss-super-powers/) - So, you have decided it is time to lose that weight. You don’t feel the best version of yourself and have not had a loving conversation with your reflection in the mirror for a long time. You have made up your mind. It is totally time to change this. You are ready to go back
- [Chickpea Chocolate Squares](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/chickpea-chocolate-squares/) - Makes: 15 squares Ingredients: 1 tin of organic chick peas, rinsed and drained 1.5 cups of Medjool dates, pitted, soaked, drained and roughly chopped ½ cup of natural almond butter ¼ cup of raw cacao powder 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, unsweetened Pinch of good quality salt ½
- [Spicy Vegan Stuffed Capsicum](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/spicy-vegan-stuffed-capsicum/) - Ingredients: 4 large capsicums, halved, seeds removed, I prefer red and yellow but any colour works Coconut oil to brush the outside of the capsicums with 1 cup of brown rice, soaked, rinsed and cooked in 2 cups of vegetable broth 1 TBSP of olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- [Revitalising Vegetarian Pho](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/revitalising-vegetarian-pho/) - (vegetarian, gluten-free) Ingredients: 3 spring onions, thinly sliced 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 3 whole cloves 2 whole pods of star anise 1 stick of cinnamon, broken into pieces 2 TBSP of fresh ginger, cut into small pieces 1 TBSP of black peppercorns 8 cups of good quality vegetable broth Salt reduced tamari sauce to
- [Creamy Green Curry with Kale and Tofu](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/creamy-green-curry-with-kale-and-tofu/) - Makes: 2 portions Ingredients: Kale curry: 1 medium sized brown onion, diced 1 TBSP of coconut or olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 small knob of fresh ginger, grated 2 tsp of turmeric powder 1 tsp of cumin seeds 1 tsp of ground coriander ½ tsp of garam masala ½ -1 tsp chilli
- [Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cookies](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/peanut-butter-chocolate-oat-cookies/) - Ingredients: 1.5 cups of Medjool dates 1 cup of rolled oats ¼ cup of raw cacao powder 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, unsweetened Pinch of good quality salt 1 tsp of gluten-free baking powder (make your own) ¼ cup of crunchy peanut butter, salt-free ¼ cup of virgin
- [Vegetarian Chilli Con Carne](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/vegetarian-chilli-con-carne/) - Makes: 6 portions Ingredients: 1-2 TBSP of good quality olive oil 1 medium-sized brown onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced 1/4 head of cauliflower, stemmed and cut into little florets 1 red capsicum, cubed 1 tsp of dried oregano 1-2 tsp of chilli powder 1 TBSP of
- [Fruit Pizza](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/fruit-pizza/) - Ingredients: For the base: 1 cup of wholemeal spelt or wheat flour ¾ cup of buckwheat flour 1 tsp of gluten-free baking powder (make your own) 1 tsp of cinnamon, ground and unsweetened 1 tsp of vanilla bean, ground and unsweetened Pinch of good quality salt ½ cup of coconut oil ¼ cup of rice
- [Green Vegetable Lasagne](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/green-vegetable-lasagne/) - Makes: 6 portions Ingredients: 1 packet of wholemeal lasagne sheets To prepare the vegan cheese sauce: 2 cups of raw almonds, skin removed 1 cup of filtered water ¼ cup of nutritional yeast 1 clove of garlic, crushed 3 TBSP of fresh lemon juice Herbal salt and black pepper to taste 1-2 TBSP of
- [Nurturing Autumn Salad Bowl](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/nurturing-autumn-salad-bowl/) - Makes: 4 Ingredients: To prepare the roasted vegetables: 1 large to medium-sized sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1 large or medium sized heads of broccoli, cut into florets 3 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp of ground turmeric 1 tsp of ground cumin Freshly ground black pepper and a little herbal sea salt
- [Chilli Chocolate Rice Puffs](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/chilli-chocolate-rice-puffs/) - Makes 12 squares Ingredients: ½ cup of virgin coconut oil ¼ cup of raw cocoa powder ¼ of rice malt syrup Pinch of chilli powder, for more of a punch use ¼ tsp of chilli powder Pinch of sea salt 1 cup of brown rice pops, unsweetened Method: Line a freezer proof dish with baking
- [Goddess Buddha Bowl](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/goddess-buddha-bowl/) - Serves: 2 Ingredients: Buddha Bowl: ½ cup of uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 225g of firm tofu, drained ¼ cup of salt-reduced tamari sauce 2-3 TBSP of raw apple cider vinegar ¼ cup of raw sesame seeds ¼ head of large broccoli, cut into florets 1 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil Good quality salt
- [Quick Yummy-licious Chocolate Banana Muffins](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/quick-yummy-licious-chocolate-banana-muffins/) - Makes: 12 little muffins Ingredients: 1 cup of almonds, raw, blitzed into fine almond mealp ½ cup of rolled oats ¼ cup of raw cacao powder, unsweetened ½ tsp of baking powder, gluten-free (make your own with cream of tartar and baking soda) 1 tsp of cinnamon, unsweetened, ground 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean,
- [Healthy-licious Foods to keep your gut happy](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-licious-foods-to-keep-your-gut-happy/) - Happy gut – happy life! So true. If you have ever had any issues with your belly, you know how this totally affects your entire life. Indigestion, stomach cramps, bloating, anxiety, depression and difficulties sleeping are anything BUT fun. We do know now that the happier our midsection, the healthier our nervous, immune, and
- [Broccoli and Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon Tahini Dressing](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/broccoli-and-cauliflower-steaks-with-lemon-tahini-dressing/) - For the broccoli and cauliflower steaks: 1 medium head of cauliflower, sliced lengthwise into 4 x 1-cm-thick slices or steaks 1 medium head of broccoli, sliced lengthwise into 4 x 1-cm-thick slices or steaks ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp of ground turmeric 1 tsp of ground cumin ¼ tsp of ground
- [Up-Your-Glow Chocolate Bars](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/up-your-glow-chocolate-bars/) - Ingredients: ¼ cup of chia seeds – soak in just enough water to cover seeds for about 15 minutes or until all gooey 3 large ripe bananas, ripped or chopped into large pieces 1/3cup of cacao powder, raw and unsweetened ¾ cup of dried Medjool dates, pitted and chopped 1 tsp of ground pure vanilla
- [Summer-licious Zoodle Salad](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/summer-licious-zoodle-salad/) - Ingredients: For the Zoodles: 4-6 small courgettes 1 TBSP of olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed or minced For the Salad: 3 cups of spinach leaves, washed 5 cups of kale leaves, washed and destemmed 5 cups of rocket salad, washed 1 small head of broccoli, cut into florets 1 little punnet of cocktail
- [Crunchy-licious Chocolate Bark](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/crunchy-licious-chocolate-bark/) - For those days when you simply cannot or do not want to go without Ingredients: ½ cup of coconut oil, melted ½ cup of raw cacao powder, unsweetened ½ cup of rice malt syrup 2 TBSP of hulled or unhulled tahini 1 tsp of pure unsweetened vanilla bean, ground 1 tsp of cinnamon (optional)
- [Summer-licious Berry Muffins](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/summer-licious-berry-muffins/) - Ingredients: Dry: 1 cup of wholemeal spelt or wheat flour 1 cup of oats 11/2 tsp of gluten-free baking powder (make your own) 1 tsp of cinnamon, ground and unsweetened 1 tsp of vanilla bean, ground and unsweetened Pinch of good quality salt Wet: ½ cup of coconut oil (melted) ½ cup of rice
- [Beautifying New Year’s Eve Salad](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/beautifying-new-years-eve-salad/) - Salad: 1 cup of brown lentils, soaked and rinsed 2 cups of vegetable broth or filtered water 1 large beetroot, peeled and cut into wedges 1TBSP of olive oil 1 small head of broccoli, cut into little florets 1 TBSP of olive oil ½ lemon, freshly juiced ¼ - ½ tsp of ground chilli powder
- [3 Simple Ways how to Stop Overeating these Holidays](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/3-simple-ways-how-to-stop-overeating-these-holidays/) - I truly love this festive season. I love all the delicious foods that are brought onto beautifully decorated tables or pic-nick blankets. I love that everyone is happy. Is merry. I love spending time with my family and saying thanks to my friends and all the people that made this year so very special
- [Crunchy-licious Sweet Potato Fritters](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/crunchy-licious-sweet-potato-fritters/) - Ingredients: 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and grated 1 large courgette, washed and grated 1 medium-sized parsnip, peeled and grated 1 tsp of cumin powder, ground ½ tsp of turmeric powder, ground good quality salt, about ¾ of tsp (I used Herbamare) and black pepper about ¼ tsp to taste ¼ tsp of chilli ¼
- [Rejuvenating Superfood Salad](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/rejuvenating-superfood-salad/) - Salad: 2 cups of kale, de-stemmed and thinly sliced1 cup of spinach leaves1 cup of rocket leaves1 tin of organic black beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained¼ head of red cabbage, thinly sliced¼ head of green cabbage, thinly sliced1 avocado,diced2 oranges,peeled and diced 3-4 springonions, thinly sliced1 cup of parsley½ cup of almonds, raw or slightly
- [Water – your cheapest, fastest and most simple way to keep your healthy up](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/water-your-cheapest-fastest-and-most-simple-way-to-keep-your-healthy-up/) - Honestly, I have no idea how another year has just past by at what seems with lightning speed, but it is that time of the year again, we are heading straight towards Xmas. With the countdown to my favourite time of the year, come also a lot of Xmas parties, do’s and gatherings. In addition,
- [Berry-licious Chocolate Xmas Trifle](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/berry-licious-chocolate-xmas-trifle/) - Ingredients: For the chocolate cake layer: 2 cups of almond meal (make your own by pulsing your blanched almonds in a food processor to rough flour) ¼ - ½ cup of raw cacao powder (depending how dark chocolatey you like your cakes to be) ½ tsp of gluten-free baking powder (make your own with 2
- [Recharge Your Superpowers Salad](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/recharge-your-superpowers-salad/) - Salad: 1 large sweet potato, peeled or scrubbed and cut into bite-sized chunks 1 yellow or red capsicum, thickly sliced 1 courgette, thickly sliced 1TBSP of olive oil 1 tsp of ground cumin 1 tsp of turmeric Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste 1 avocado, thinly sliced 3-4 spring onions, thinly sliced 1
- [Let’s talk about sugar – yet again](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/lets-talk-about-sugar-yet-again/) - I know there has been a lot of sugar talk recently. How bad this white sweet poison is and how fat it makes us. Well, I am not going to negate those facts. All the hidden, extra, highly processed forms of sugar are piling up on our waistlines and are making us sick. From
- [Yummy-licious Stuffed Sweet Potatoes](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/yummy-licious-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/) - Ingredients: 4 medium sized sweet potatoes 1 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil 1 small brown onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced Small bunch of kale, washed, destalked and sliced 1 tin of organic black beans, rinsed and drained ½ tsp of ground cumin powder ¼ tsp of ground chilli powder Good quality
- [Rise and Shine - Breakfast Granola](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/rise-and-shine-breakfast-granola/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of whole rolled oats (for a gluten-free version: use quinoa flakes instead) 1 cup of raw buckwheat groats ½ cup of raw almonds, coarsely chopped ¼ cup of raw sunflower seeds ¼ cup of raw pepita seeds 1 TBSP of raw sesame seeds 2 TBSP of chia seeds ½ tsp of ground
- [Are you ready to kiss your cravings good-bye for once and all?](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/are-you-ready-to-kiss-your-cravings-good-bye-for-once-and-all/) - Anyone else ever fallen victim to those all over-powering-I-need-to-eat-this-tub-of-ice-cream-right-now-cravings??? Done it and felt horrible afterwards. This unpleasant sensation of guilt mingled with out-of-control, I-am-ruining-my-best-efforts unworthiness all too often follows right after the short-lived pleasure of sugar-high-naughtiness. Not to speak of the physical aftermath such as struggling with tummy upsets, excessive gas, bloated bellies and
- [Healthy-licious French Toast](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-licious-french-toast/) - Ingredients: Serves: 1 1 slice of wholemeal sourdough bread 1 egg, free-range 1-2 TBSP of almond or coconut milk 1 small, ripe banana ½ tsp of ground cinnamon ½ tsp of pure, ground vanilla bean Pinch of good quality salt 1 tsp of coconut oil ¼ cup of blueberries ¼ cup of sliced strawberries,
- [Up Your Glow Protein Bowl](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/up-your-glow-protein-bowl/) - Salad: 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice 2 eggs, free-range and cooked ¼ head broccoli, cut into florets 1 cup of spinach leaves 1 cup of kale leaves 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced 1 avocado, thinly sliced 3-4 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 cup of fresh watercress 1/2 cup of almonds, raw or slightly roasted
- [Happy Mind – Happy Life](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/happy-mind-happy-life/) - With our urban lives picking up on automated speed by the day there comes a pretty heavy price to pay. Our minds are put under more pressure than ever while our bodies are moving less. In addition, foods have become increasingly processed with less nurturing wholesome goodness to feed our mind, body and soul.
- [Beautifying Rainbow Sushi Salad](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/beautifying-rainbow-sushi-salad/) - Ingredients: For the salad: 1 cup of short grain brown rice, rinsed 1 Lebanese cucumber, washed and thinly sliced 1 carrot, grated ½ yellow capsicum, washed, seeds removed and thinly sliced 4 radishes, washed and thinly sliced 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced 4 Nori sheets, quartered and cut into thin stripes 1
- [Beautifying Chai Chocolate Porridge](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/beautifying-chai-chocolate-porridge/) - Ingredients: 1/2 cup of rolled or steel-cut oats At least 1 cup of unsweetened almond mylk (I like my porridge very creamy, so I like adding more mylk) 1 TBSP of raw cacao powder 1 tsp of turmeric, ground 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground ½ tsp of cinnamon Pinch of clove, ground
- [MOTIVATION: You Are On](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/motivation-you-are-on/) - Don’t let yourself be deflated. How to keep your healthy weight-loss motivation up and burning? You were super motivated. You knew exactly what you wanted and by when you wanted to have reached those goals of yours. You were on fire but now feel like you have hit a wall. What happened? Why have all
- [Rebalancing Goddess Soup](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/rebalancing-goddess-soup/) - Ingredients: 1 TBSP virgin olive oil 1 brown onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, thinly chopped or crushed 1 tsp of cumin seeds 1-2 tsp of turmeric, ground 1 cup of red lentils, soaked, rinsed and drained ½ cup of barely, rinsed and soaked 3-4 cups of good-quality vegetable stock (depending on how thick you
- [What is all the fuss about fermented foods?](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/what-is-all-the-fuss-about-fermented-foods/) - This is a question I get asked quite frequently. So, what is all the hype about those fermented foods? Why is there so much crazy talk about them? Are they really so healthy? Converting to a self-proclaimed avid home fermenter can feel quite complex, time-consuming and overwhelming if you are new to all of this
- [Beautifying Vegetable Loaf](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/beautifying-vegetable-loaf/) - Ingredients: 2 cups of almond pulp (your leftovers from making almond milk) or 2 cups of almond meal 1 ¼ tsp of gluten-free baking powder ½ cup of rolled or steel-cut oats 1 cup of mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, chia, sesame…) 1 tsp of turmeric 1-2 tsp of cumin powder 1-2 TBSP of nutritional yeast
- [Healthy-licious Chocolate Almond Butter Banana Bread](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-licious-chocolate-almond-butter-banana-bread/) - Ingredients: 2-3 large, ripe bananas, mashed 2 eggs, organic ½ - 1/4 cup of coconut oil, in liquid form ½ -1/3 cup of rice malt syrup 1 tsp of cinnamon, ground, unsweetened 1 tsp pure vanilla, ground, unsweetened ½ cup of almond butter ¼ - ½ cup of raw cacao powder 2 cups of almond
- [10 Foods that Super-Boost your Immune System](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/10-foods-that-super-boost-your-immune-system/) - It is flu-season. Our days are short and our nights are cold and long. We feel like hibernating and most of us are struck down by one or the other head cold or sniffle. We simply don’t quite feel like our usual summery vibrant self. Giving your immune system a healthy-licious boost, however, is easier
- [‘Cheesy’ Vegan Kale and Lentil Bake](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/cheesy-vegan-kale-and-lentil-bake/) - Ingredients: Vegan ‘Cheesy’ White Sauce 1 TBSP of olive oil 1 medium sized brown onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced ½ head of a medium sized cauliflower, chopped 5 cups of good quality vegetable stock Good quality black pepper and possibly additional salt to taste, freshly ground Pinch of nutmeg, ground 1 TBSP
- [Same old boring – You have fallen into a food rut](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/same-old-boring-you-have-fallen-into-a-food-rut/) - You were going so well. You were super creative all summer with your deliciously fresh salads bursting full of a huge range of nutritious goodness. Cooking and eating all the colours of the rainbow was fun, delicious and effortless. Then the colder weather came along and with it you lost your joy for eating your
- [Choco-licious Beauty Bowl](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/choco-licious-beauty-bowl/) - Ingredients: 1 large ripe banana, sliced and frozen 1 large ripe banana, sliced (or alternatively 1 tsp of rice malt syrup) ½ cup of fresh almond mylk, unsweetened 2 TBSP of almond butter (alternatively: use ½ of ripe avocado) 2 TBSP of raw cacao powder 1 tsp of pure ground vanilla bean 1 tsp
- [Tahini Vegetable Stir Fry](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/tahini-vegetable-stir-fry/) - Ingredients: For the tahini paste: 1/4 cup of tahini 3 TBSP of salt-reduced tamari sauce 1 fresh hot red pepper or ½ tsp ground hot pepper 1-2 TBSP of rice malt syrup 2 TBSP of apple cider vinegar 3-5 TBSP of water For the vegetable stir fry: 2
- [7 Steps to a more radiant and energised YOU](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/7-steps-to-a-more-radiant-and-energised-you/) - Have you been struggling to stay on top of your youthful energy game lately? Have you been feeling more flat than radiant? Is winter taking an energy toll on you? I feel you! But I also know it does not have to be this way, gorgeous. Even
- [Wow-licious Almond Chocolate Butter](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/wow-licious-almond-chocolate-butter/) - Ingredients: 2 cups of raw almonds ¼ cup of raw cacao powder, unsweetened 1-2 TBSP of liquid coconut oil 2 TBSP of rice malt syrup 1 tsp of pure, ground vanilla bean Pinch of good quality salt Method: In a high-speed food processor blend your almonds until they have
- [Spicy Gooey Chocolate Mugs](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/spicy-gooey-chocolate-mugs/) - Ingredients: 1/4 cup of almond pulp = the leftovers from making almond mylk (or 3 TBSP of almond meal) 2 TBSP of raw cacao powder ½ tsp of gluten-free baking powder (make your own) ½ tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground ¼ tsp of cinnamon, ground
- [One All-mighty Super-Power with 10 Amazing Benefits](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/one-all-mighty-super-power-with-10-amazing-benefits/) - Did you know that there is one amazing super-power to enhance your beauty, improve your health and boost your energy levels? Would you believe that this power is so strong it can reduce your risk of most chronic diseases enormously and rejuvenate you by years? Were you
- [Golden Goddess Mylk](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/golden-goddess-mylk/) - Ingredients: 2 cups of almond mylk, unsweetened (or any other plant mylk you love) 1 tsp of turmeric, ground 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground ½ tsp of cinnamon Pinch of clove, ground (optional but clove has insanely high antioxidant properties, more than most other foods) Pinch of nutmeg, ground ¼ tsp of
- [Raw-Licious Fig Bars](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/raw-licious-fig-bars/) - Ingredients: 3 TBSP of chia seeds (mixed with 6-9 TBSP of water in separate little bowl) 1.5 cups of raw walnuts ¼ of Medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped 1 tsp of ground pure vanilla bean Pinch of good quality salt 8 fresh figs, washed, stemmed and chopped
- [7 Steps Towards a more rested and energised YOU](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/7-steps-towards-more-rested-and-energised-you/) - It is another one of those days. You got up feeling already pretty average if not too say exhausted. Instead of having enjoyed a revitalising sleep, you are wondering if you have instead been running 100 miles an hour. Those ugly circles under your eyes are getting bigger and you are cringing at the thought
- [Zoodles with Pesto](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/zoodles-with-pesto/) - Ingredients: For the Zoodles 4-6 small courgettes 1 TBSP of olive oil For the Pesto 3 cups of Basil leaves 1 garlic clove, crushed or minced ¼ cup of pine nuts ¼ of ripe avocado ¼ cup of olive oil 2 tsp fresh lemon juice Quality Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- [Energising Lentil Beetroot Burgers](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/energising-lentil-beetroot-burgers/) - Ingredients: Burger: 1 TBSP of good quality olive oil 1 medium red onion, diced 1 clove of garlic crushed 1 small knob of fresh ginger, grated 1 small red chilli, thinly sliced or ½ tsp of chilli flakes 1 tsp of turmeric, ground 2 tsp of ground cumin Good quality salt and black pepper to
- [Your 6 aces to strong, healthy bones](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/your-6-aces-to-strong-healthy-bones/) - Have you ever thought of giving your bones some extra love? We are obsessed about eating for a lean body shape, about ingesting foods that might help ease those fine lines around our eyes and mouth. We cannot get enough of foods that might smoothen out those dents on our thighs, that make our
- [Anti-Ageing Carrot Salad](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/anti-ageing-carrot-salad/) - Salad: 8 medium carrots, grated or 4 cups grated ¼ head of purple cabbage, thinly shredded 3-4 big handfuls of fresh spinach leaves 1 tin of chickpeas, thoroughly rinsed and drained 1 small avocado, diced or sliced into thin wedges ¼ cup of raw almonds; optional:
- [Healthy-licious Easter Muffins with Carrots](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-licious-easter-cupcakes-with-carrots/) - Ingredients: Dry: 11/2 cups of almond meal or wholemeal spelt flour 11/2 tsp of gluten-free baking powder (make your own) 1 tsp of cinnamon, ground and unsweetened ¼ tsp of nutmeg Optional: ¼ tsp of ginger, ground 1 tsp of vanilla bean, ground and unsweetened Pinch of good quality
- [Using Quinoa](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/using-quinoa/) - Quinoa It’s not a grain, it’s a seed! This makes it a great, protein rich, gluten-free and nutritious alternative to many traditional grains. So if bulky grains or gluten irritate your gut, quinoa is an easy replacement for rice or couscous in your meals. It’s also a delicious way to make a salad that little bit more
- [My 5 top tips on how to eat mindfully](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/1845-2/) - You got the message. Diets don’t work. You have tried them in lots of different versions and for too many years. With a pretty devastating outcome: your waistline seemed to grow instead of shrinking and your self-esteem plummeted. So, you decided to ditch the diets. But what
- [Gooey Black Bean Chocolate Cookies](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/gooey-black-bean-chocolate-cookies/) - Ingredients: 1.5 cups of black beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained 1.5 cups of almond pulp or alternatively use ½ cup of rolled oats ¼ cup of raw cacao powder 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, unsweetened ¾ cup of rice malt syrup Pinch
- [Quinoa Sushi with Tahini-Miso Sauce](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/quinoa-sushi-tahini-miso-sauce/) - Ingredients: 4 Pieces of Nori sheet 1 cup, uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/2 TBSP of miso, dissolved in about 1 TBSP of water 1 TBSP tahini ½ tsp of ground ginger 1 TBSP of lemon juice 1 carrot, thinly sliced ¼ cup of red cabbage, shredded 1 avocado, thinly sliced 1 large cucumber, thinly
- [Time to Self-Nurture with Delicious Wholefoods](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/time-self-nurture-delicious-wholefoods/) - I have officially declared 2018 as the year of self-love! Are you in??? There are so many ways how you can practise more love towards your gorgeous self. Unfortunately, accepting ourselves and truly embracing the way we are is something that comes so hard to us women. Even more
- [Berry-licious breakfast crumble](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/berry-licious-breakfast-crumble/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of frozen blueberries 1 cup of frozen raspberries 1 cup of frozen strawberries or 3 cups of mixed berries 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, unsweetened 1 tsp of pure, ground vanilla bean 1 TBSP of rice malt syrup 1 cup of rolled oats ¼ cup of
- [Beautifying Quinoa/Rice Bake with Broccoli and Kidney Beans](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/beautifying-quinoa-rice-bake-broccoli-kidney-beans/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of uncooked quinoa or brown rice, rinsed and drained 5 cups of good quality vegetable stock 1 medium sized onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced 1 small head of broccoli, stemmed and cut into little florets ½ red capsicum, cubed
- [My Five Pillars of Healthful Eating](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/five-pillars-healthful-eating/) - If you have followed me for a while, you know that I am not a big fan of rigid rules, dieting or counting calories when it comes to healthy eating and weight-loss. This is because it simply does not work. At least not on the long run. What
- [Up-Your-Glow Chickpea Burgers](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/glow-chickpea-burgers/) - Ingredients: 1 TBSP of good quality olive oil 1 small brown onion, diced 1 clove of garlic crushed 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 small carrot 1-2 stalks of kale, destemmed and ripped or cut into pieces 1-2 stalks of celery ½ - 1
- [Refreshing Berry Antioxidant Sorbet](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/refreshing-berry-antioxidant-sorbet/) - Ingredients: 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen raspberries 1 cup frozen blueberries 2 TBSP chia seeds 3-4 TBSP unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp pure ground vanilla bean, unsweetened Method: Put all your berries, chia seeds and vanilla powder into a high-speed blender and start blending, while adding bit
- [Smart New Year’s Goal Setting](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/smart-new-years-goal-setting/) - Here it is: 2018. The new year is lying in front of you in all its glory and untouched magic…everything is still possible…There are 365 blank, pure, innocent-looking days in your new year that are only waiting to be filled by you with everything your heart truly desires. But where to start??? Your head is
- [Crumbly Gooey Chocolate Brownies](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/crumbly-gooey-chocolate-brownies/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of dark chocolate or chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa solids) 1 cup of coconut oil 1 tsp of ground cinnamon 1 tsp of pure, ground vanilla bean Pinch of good quality salt ¾ cup – 1 cup of rice malt syrup 2
- [Miso-Coated Tofu Xmas Kebabs](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/miso-coated-tofu-xmas-kebabs/) - Ingredients: For the kebabs: 1 package of firm tofu (usually 350g) ½ - ¼ head of broccoli, cut into little florets 1-2 courgettes, cut into thick slices 1 red capsicum, cut into cubes 1 yellow capsicum, cut into cubes 10 – 15 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 15
- [Xmas Berry Fruit Delight](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/xmas-berry-fruit-delight/) - Ingredients: Fruit salad: 1 cup of fresh strawberries, sliced 1 cup of fresh blueberries 1 cup of fresh raspberries 1 cup of blackberries 1 kiwifruit, cut into cubes 1 large or 2 small mangoes, cut into cubes ¼ cup of pistachios, chopped Dressing: 1/3 cup of
- [How to stay on top of your healthy game in all this Xmas craze](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/stay-top-healthy-game-xmas-craze/) - My adrenalin is pumping through my veins. On top of my normal busy whirlwind of life all this Pre-Xmas craze has been added. Writing Xmas cards. Buying and making all the Xmas presents. I am going through all the names of family members, friends and clients
- [Overnight chia-oat puddings 5 ways](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/overnight-chia-oat-puddings-5-ways/) - I am a huge fan of overnight chia oat puddings. I love not only that they taste totally delicious and are bursting with wholesome goodness. I also truly adore the fact that they keep my crazy mornings manageable – and me sane - without compromising on any of
- [Kale Salad with Roasted Cauliflower and Pomegranate Seeds](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/kale-salad-roasted-cauliflower-pomegranate-seeds/) - To prepare the cauliflower: 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into florets 2 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp of ground turmeric 1 tsp of ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup of almonds To prepare the salad: 1-2 large bunches of kale ¼ head
- [Guilt versus Intuition](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/guilt-versus-intuition/) - I feel very blessed. Blessed with a healthy body and mind. I love to nourish and nurture myself with healthful foods and energising movement. But it has not always been this way. My relationship with myself has for far too long been driven by guilt and
- [Rejuvenating Green Goddess Soup](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/rejuvenating-green-goddess-soup/) - Ingredients: 1 TBSP virgin olive oil 1 brown onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, thinly chopped or crushed 1 small knob of fresh ginger, thinly cut 1 tsp of cumin seeds 1 tsp of turmeric 2 leeks, trimmed and cut into rings 3 stalks of celery 1 sweet potato,
- [Up-Your-Glow Chocolate Granola](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/glow-chocolate-granola/) - Ingredients: 1 ½ cups of whole rolled oats (for a gluten-free version use quinoa flakes instead) 1 cup of raw buckwheat groats ¼ cup of shredded coconut, unsweetened 1 cup of mixed raw nuts, such as almonds, pecans, cashew or walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 cup of raw mixed seeds
- [What if you truly loved and accepted your gorgeous self?](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/truly-loved-accepted-gorgeous-self/) - You on a mission: You are on a mission. On a mission of changing your body shape. Of getting fitter and out-smarting the lazy, comfortable, not-so-sporty you. You are on fire and prepared to give it your all. This time you are going to nail
- [Thick Tropical Spirulina Smoothie](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/thick-tropical-spirulina-smoothie/) - Ingredients: ½ - 1 small banana, fresh or frozen 1 cup fresh or frozen mango pieces 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries 1 cup of kale, destemmed and cut or ripped into little pieces 1 TBSP spirulina powder 1 TBSP chia seeds 1 cup Plain Greek
- [Delicious Gluten-free Crispbreads with Fresh Basil](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/delicious-gluten-free-crispbreads-fresh-basil/) - Ingredients: 2 cups of raw buckwheat groats, milled into flour 1 tsp of gluten-free baking-powder 1 cup of kale, de-stemmed and ripped or cut into little pieces or pulsed 1 TBSP of sesame seeds 1 TBSP of poppy seeds 1 TBSP of nutritional yeast Good quality salt to taste
- [5 Easy strategies on how to HEALTHY meal plan](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/5-easy-strategies-healthy-meal-plan/) - One of the questions I am probably bombarded with the most in my practice as Health and Nutrition Coach, is how to create healthy meal plans that are fun, delicious, quick and easy to make and that you can actually stick with. If you have been following me for
- [Berry-licious Popsicles](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/berry-licious-popsicles/) - This is my go-to recipe for all the hot summer months and is one the entire family loves. My girls think I am the best mum ever because they are allowed as many of these as they can possibly eat … and for me there is no better
- [Re-Vitalizing Green Lentil Salad](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/re-vitalizing-green-lentil-salad/) - Ingredients: 2 cups of green lentils, rinsed and soaked ½ - 1 TBSP of salt reduced tamari sauce 1 TBSP of olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ head of broccoli, cut into little florets 1 red capsicum, chopped 2 ½ cups of spinach leaves
- [Cell-rejuvenating Spring Salad](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/cell-rejuvenating-spring-salad/) - Salad: ½ cup uncooked red quinoa or red rice ¼ head broccoli, cut into florets 1-2 raw beet(s), grated or spiralised ¼ head of red cabbage, thinly sliced 1/2 avocado, diced 3-4 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 cup of parsley ½ cup of almonds ½ cup of pepita seeds
- [Spring Vegetable Muffins](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/spring-vegetable-muffins/) - Ingredients: 2 cups of wholemeal spelt flour 1 ½ tsp of baking powder 1 TBSP of turmeric Pinch of nutmeg 3 TBSP of nutritional yeast Good quality salt and black pepper to taste 1 large carrot, grated 1 large courgette, grated 11/2 cups of kale, destemmed and
- [5 Habits to let go of this spring](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/5-habits-let-go-spring/) - It is this glorious time of the year again: the birds are singing their hearts out, flowers are blossoming everywhere, the air starts to have this mild, slightly dazzling wild taste to it, the sun is shining warmer and brighter and the whole universe seems to shout: rejuvenation! It
- [Antioxidant Oat Bars](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/antioxidant-oat-bars/) - Ingredients: 2 large ripe bananas 2 cups of rolled oats ¼ cup of shredded coconut, unsweetened ¼ cup of mixed seeds (sunflower, pepita, …) or ¼ cup of nuts such as almonds, pecans, cashew or walnuts, coarsely chopped ¼ cup of dates, pitted and finely chopped 1 tsp of
- [Delightful Pastry-free Quiche with Quinoa](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/delightful-pastry-free-quiche-quinoa/) - Ingredients: To make the crust 2 cups of cooked quinoa, chilled 1 egg, organic 1 tsp of turmeric Good quality salt and black pepper to taste To make the filling 1 TBSP of olive oil 1 large brown onion, chopped 2-3 cloves of garlic, crushed or finely chopped 4
- [6 Foods that can help you to stress less](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/6-foods-can-help-stress-less/) - Stress. Our number one challenge in our modern fast-paced lives. If you are anything like me, you are probably already working on your breathing, are practicing more mindfulness, are trying to make more me-time and come onto your yoga mat as often as possible. All those strategies are part of our daily battles that we
- [Roasted Vegetables to Up your Winter Glow](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/roasted-vegetables-winter-glow/) - Ingredients: 2 carrots, peeled and cut into little rings ½ head of cauliflower, washed and cut into little florets 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into little chunks 1 head of broccoli, washed and cut into little florets 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into little chunks 1 yellow
- [Antioxidant Berry Slices](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/antioxidant-berry-slices/) - Ingredients: 1 ½ cups of almond pulp (or 1 1/4 cups of almond meal) 1 ½ tsp of gluten-free baking powder 1 tsp of ground cinnamon 1 tsp of pure, ground vanilla bean Pinch of good quality salt 4 TBSP of rice malt syrup 1 ripe banana
- [8 Simple Strategies on how to Manage Your Daily Stress Effectively](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/8-simple-strategies-manage-daily-stress-effectively/) - It is 9 am in the morning and my stress levels are already out of the roof. Like every morning, this morning too was jam packed with work, kids, jobs, stuff, thoughts. I have already trained two clients, packed two lunches, shuffled the angry hubby out of
- [Warm Goddess Salad with Brussels Sprouts](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/warm-goddess-salad-brussel-sprouts/) - Ingredients: 1 TBSP Olive Oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed or finely chopped ½ cups of Brussels Sprouts, halved or shredded 1 small bunch Kale, washed, stemmed and thinly sliced ¼ red cabbage, thinly sliced ½ cup almonds – chopped, option to slightly roast in oven
- [Beautifying Curry with Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/beautifying-curry-sweet-potatoes-chickpeas/) - Ingredients: 1 medium sized onion, diced 1 TBSP coconut oil 2 cloves of garlic 1 small knob of fresh ginger, grated 2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp chilli powder or flakes 1 can chickpeas, thoroughly rinsed and drained 1 large sweet
- [4 easy steps how not to not fall into the winter fat trap](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/4-easy-steps-not-not-fall-winter-fat-trap/) - As the days are getting shorter and the nights longer and colder, our bellies seem to grow larger and softer. We all have had the luxury to experience this very unwelcome phenomenon of gaining unsightly weight during those colder winter months at some stage throughout our lives. But does it really have to be
- [Spicy, Anti-inflammatory Soup with Sweet Potatoes](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/spicy-anti-inflammatory-soup-sweet-potatoes/) - (vegetarian, gluten-free) Ingredients: 1 brown onion 1 TBSP of coconut or olive oil 1-2 garlic cloves, minced ½ fresh red chilli or ½ tsp of ground chilli powder 1 little knob of fresh ginger 1 tsp of yellow mustard seeds 2 tsp of turmeric 1 tsp of cumin seeds 1
- [Nurturing Salad Wrap Recipe](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/nurturing-salad-wrap-recipe/) - This is my go-to lunch when I have no time at all and my fridge is running empty. It is super quick, delicious and of course satisfyingly nutritious. Ingredients: 2 large lettuce leaves of your choice (eg the crunchy more inner bits of cos lettuce) ½ - ¾ cup
- [We are what we eat – on the out- and inside](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/we-are-what-we-eat-on-the-out-and-inside/) - For most people it is a no-brainer, that what we eat and in which quantities, affects how we look on the outside: the size and firmness of our bellies, thighs, hips and arms… However, I find it absolutely surprising how little aware many of us still are when
- [SOS - Re-vitalising, Anti-stress Smoothie](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/sos-re-vitalising-anti-stress-smoothie/) - Hands down, this is my number 1 emergency go-to when I feel those stress levels of mine surging high. This delicious re-vitalising smoothie is full of anti-inflammatory goodness and contains powerful adaptogens which help your body to de-regulate your stress and energy levels. Adaptogens do not only have a balancing effect on your adrenals and
- [Busting obstacles that might be holding back from being this best version of yourself](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/busting-obstacles-might-holding-back-best-version/) - We all know how very frustrating it can be when you feel you are putting 100 percent effort into achieving your health goals, but are not getting anywhere. Or at least not as far as you were hoping to. You force yourself out of bed every morning to squeeze in a HIIT workout or 8
- [My delicious and all too easy menu for beautiful, glowing, youthful-looking skin](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/delicious-easy-menu-beautiful-glowing-youthful-looking-skin/) - As promised here it is: my menu for stunning, radiant, youthful-looking skin that tastes delicious and is all too easy to make – no excuses! Breakfast Overnight oats with almond milk and skin nurturing fruits Ingredients: ½ cup of rolled oats 2 TBSP of chia seeds 2 TBSP of flax meal or linseed meal
- [My top 10 foods for glowing, youthful skin](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/top-10-foods-glowing-youthful-skin/) - The older I get the more I appreciate the radiant beauty that comes from glowing, youthful-looking skin. I am talking about naturally glowing, youthful skin though. I am not a big fan of using unnatural fillers or plumping agents or of overstretching one’s precious skin to get rid of wrinkles. To me any of these
- [Guiltfree Golden Anzac Biscuits](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/guiltfree-golden-anzac-biscuits/) - I totally love Anzac biscuits. However, I am not a fan of the roller-coaster road my blood sugar gives me if I indulge in sweet treats made from refined sugar and flour. Not to mention the yucky, somewhat guilty feeling, that will take a close grip of me in the aftermath of my reckless cookie
- [Clean Easter Chocolate Hearts](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/clean-easter-chocolate-hearts/) - If you are a chocolate lover like I am, you cannot have enough clean chocolate recipes up your pocket. So here is another one for you. I love making this with my girls because it is super simple and so much fun. Best of all the result
- [Beauti-fuel Smoothie Bowl](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/beauti-fuel-smoothie-bowl/) - This is my go-to smoothie bowl when I feel I really can do with some beauty-fuel. It is deliciously nurturing, re-hydrating for the skin, and packed with lots of anti-aging antioxidants, beautifying minerals and vitamins. Its high fibre content keeps your bowel moving, your digestive system healthy and
- [Cleansing, Up-Your-Glow Bread](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/cleansing-glow-bread/) - This delicious Up-Your-Glow loaf contains a wonderful blend of spices that in Ayurvic medicine is believed to promote detoxification, weight loss and help with water retention. I love how this combination of taste and fragrance never fails to re-vitalize me and kick my metabolic fire up a notch. As
- [Spiced Roasted Vegetables](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/spiced-roasted-vegetables/) - This is the perfect dish for those among you who are feeling incredibly un-inspired by any of their cooked vegetable dishes, which is something I hear all too often. When it comes to cooking vegetables, it seems that many of my clients feel at loss on how to
- [My 5 parachutes when Dealing with Major Life Changes](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/5-parachutes-dealing-major-life-changes/) - As I find myself standing in front of another massive life-change, I have to dig deep into those resources which I know will help me to safely sail across to the other side of this. To a new life, full of opportunity and different circumstances. And yet, I am totally terrified of jumping off
- [Happy, Healing Golden Milk](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/happy-healing-golden-milk/) - There is not much I find more soothing than sipping on a large mug of warm golden milk. Whatever high levels of stress I might just have been experiencing, these will have vanished in the instance those most delicious Asian fragrances hit my nostrils and make room for lots of cosy, happy and delicious warmness
- [Spicy Roasted Chickpeas](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/spicy-roasted-chickpeas/) - I think this is probably one of my most favourite savoury snack! Yes, I do also enjoy foods that do not contain chocolate…from time to time. I love how wonderfully those crunchy golden balls full of healthful plant protein and coated with goodness ignite my metabolic fire, boost my digestive health and immune system. They
- [The never ending balancing act or my 3 pillars of vibrant health](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/never-ending-balancing-act-3-pillars-vibrant-health/) - I have to laugh – not even quietly smile to myself, no, but loudly snort-laugh-kind-of-thing - when people ask me how on Earth I am managing to keep everything always so together?!!! With everything I assume they are referring to my insanely busy life as a small business owner, mum, role-model, wife and ordinary me….and
- [Healthy, Happy Back to School Apple Muffins](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-happy-back-school-apple-muffins/) - Are you, like me, struggling to come up with new quick, healthy and delicious lunch ideas for your kids? Then this all too easy and quick bake muffin recipe full of nature’s goodness is for you. I love that you can make a whole batch of them and freeze some or keep in the fridge,
- [Avo-licious Chocolate Mousse](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/avo-licious-chocolate-mousse/) - Ingredients: 1 avocado 1 large ripe banana 2 TBSP of raw cacao powder 1 tsp of pure ground vanilla bean 1 tsp of cinnamon Pinch of good quality salt Method: Place all your ingredients into your blender and mix until well combined and texture creamy smooth. Enjoy!!!
- [10 Foods to a Healthier, Happier and Slimmer YOU - Part2](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/10-foods-healthier-happier-slimmer-part2/) - Here are the missing 5 of my top ten superfoods that will help you feel vibrant, look radiant and smash those health and weight-loss goals of yours: Fatty fish like Salmon, Sardines, Mackerel Are high in fat loss boosting and health-promoting omega 3-fatty acids, anti-inflammatory properties and they can make you feel a whole
- [10 Foods to a Healthier, Happier and Slimmer YOU](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/10-foods-healthier-happier-slimmer/) - Here are the first 5 of my top 10 foods that will help you feel vibrant, look radiant and smash those health and weight-loss goals of yours: Kale and other leafy green vegetables Are delicious powerhouses packed with health boosting phytonutrients and antioxidants and little calories. Those leafy vegetables full of green goodness
- [2017 – You have got this! My 5 Tips on how to turn your goals into your successful reality](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/2017-got-5-tips-turn-goals-successful-reality/) - There is nothing more frustrating than wanting to change and smash those health and wellness goals you have set yourself for 2017, but feeling that you are somehow not able to. It seems too hard to stay focused, you feel unsure if what you do will really produce those desired results, there are too many
- [2016 – A Year Full of Challenge, Opportunity and Growth](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/2016-year-full-challenge-opportunity-growth/) - With 2017 being only a few days away, I feel the need to contemplate and think back of the year we are just about to end. 2016 has been an amazing year. An amazing year of challenge, opportunity and growth – both on a personal as well as on a business level. What stood
- [X-mas Nice-Cream Delight](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/x-mas-nice-cream-delight/) - Nice-cream: 2 cans full fat coconut cream (left to cool overnight in fridge) 2 avocados 1 fresh lemon ¾ cup of rice malt syrup 5 tsp pure ground vanilla bean Pinch of good quality salt ½ cup of pistachios ½ cup of roughly chopped dark chocolate Raspberry swirl: 1 heaped cup of raspberries 5
- [Herb and Macadamia-Crusted X-Mas fish](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/herb-macadamia-crusted-x-mas-fish/) - Ingredients: 1-1.5 cups of macadamia nuts, chopped ¼ cup of parsley, chopped ¼ cup of basil leaves, chopped 2 TBSP of chives, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 TBSP of lemon juice 1 TBSP of good quality olive oil Good quality salt and pepper to taste 4x 160g firm white fish fillets, like barramundi
- [Healthy X-mas Kale-Pomegranate Salad](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/healthy-x-mas-kale-pomegranate-salad/) - Salad: 1 bunch of kale (stemmed, massaged and chopped) 1 cup of seeds of pomegranate 1 avocado, diced 1 cup of parsley 2 spring onions, thinly sliced ¼ of white onion, thinly sliced ½ cup of walnuts 1 cup cooked quinoa Dressing: 3 TBSP of olive oil 2 TBSP of fresh lemon juice
- [10 too easy tweaks that keep you looking and feeling your best self this Xmas](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/10-easy-tweaks-keep-looking-feeling-best-self-xmas/) - Yeah, it is almost this time of the year again. My favourite time actually. Those festive days around Xmas when everyone seems to be in their best mood, happy and enjoying themselves. However, for many of us those festive days mean also gaining some serious weight. To help you enjoy your festive season without weighty
- [Waist-slimming Rice-Paper Pockets](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/waist-slimming-rice-paper-pockets/) - Ingredients: 1 carrot, grated or cut into match sticks ¼ cabbage of your choice, coarsely shredded ¼ cucumber, cut into match sticks ¼ avocado, cut into match sticks ½ capsicum cut into match sticks 1-2 spring onions, cut into little rings Optional: roasted tofu Optional: sprouts Mint leaves Coriander leaves Basil leaves 1 hot red
- [Can Yoga help you to shrink your waist?](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/can-yoga-help-shrink-waist/) - I absolutely love my yoga. It has changed me in so many ways. Yoga in its very own gentle way is so deeply transformative. And despite of keeping me sane in my crazy rush of life, it also has a very powerful grip on my waist line. It is a true fact, however, that yoga
- [Fat Burning Green-Tea Smoothie](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/fat-burning-green-tea-smoothie/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of strongly brewed green tea, chilled ½ cup fresh blue berries ½ cup of fresh raspberries ½ cup of pineapple 1 TBSP ground fresh ginger or ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (more if you like it spicier) 2-3 TBSP of Lemon juice 1-2 TBSP Plain Greek Yoghurt, unsweetened or 1 cup of
- [My top 5 sneaky causes that may sabotage your best weight loss efforts and what you can do to change this](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/top-5-sneaky-causes-may-sabotage-best-weight-loss-efforts-can-change/) - Have you ever experienced the devastating frustration of jumping excitedly on the scales after you have worked all week hard on shedding those extra kilos off your waist…only to get off it, horrified and completely disillusioned in an even greater hurry than you got on…because you find yourself exactly at the same weight at
- [Revitalizing Spring Zucchini Noodles](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/revitalizing-spring-zucchini-noodles/) - Ingredients: 1-2 courgettes 1 TBSP coconut or olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 brown onion 1 medium sized leek, trimmed and thinly sliced 1cup asparagus, cut into pieces 1 cup of peas ½ cup watercress ½ lemon ¼ cup of fresh basil ¼ - ½ cuppepitas and chopped walnuts Optional: Sprinkle with 1
- [The importance of self-nurture or why looking after your precious self is a necessity, rather than a selfish luxury.](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/importance-self-nurture-looking-precious-self-necessity-rather-selfish-luxury/) - Why the struggle to nurture? It surprises me every single time to see that what most people (me included) struggle most with on their journey towards uncovering their best self, is not getting up at 5 am to fit in some exercise or ridding sugar out of their lives. No, it is establishing a healthy
- [Rejuvenating Quinoa Spring Salad](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/rejuvenating-quinoa-spring-salad/) - I love spring. I love how all of a sudden Perth becomes alive again and how there is a hustle bustle on the streets again. I and my clients are now not the only lonely runners or walkers out there anymore. Where were you hiding people during those winter months? I adore taking in all
- [Banana-Coconut-Muesli Bars](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/banana-coconut-muesli-bars/) - This is one of my favourite life-saving-recipes when I am running out of time. It has to be super quick but I am not willing to compromise on quality,nor how healthy and nutritious my family’s meal or snack is. My banana-coconut-muesli bars. They are delicious, filling, super nutritious, high in fibre and bursting with antioxidants
- [Why on earth is it so hard to kick bad habits good bye? Or is it really?](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/earth-hard-kick-bad-habits-good-bye-really/) - Why is it so hard to rid bad habits? Why on earth is it so hard to get rid of bad habits? Or is it really? Maybe it is just me? Why is it not enough for me to know that those less favourable habits will not empower me to be the best version
- [The Truth about Cravings](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/the-truth-about-cravings/) - Are you also much too familiar with those nagging and dreaded voices in your head calling you to go and have this favourite chocolate bar, those salted caramels which you know are so bad for you but you find so hard to say no to? What if I told you that there is nothing
- [Stretching](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/stretching/) - Video
- [My Shopping List](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/my-shopping-list/) - Nurture yourself to vibrant health shopping list Lots and lots of vegetables. Buy seasonal and think of including all colours of the rainbow - different colours have different phytonutrients - with lots of different shades of greens. If you can afford it buy organic, if this is not an option have a look at the
- [Restorative and gut healing seeded almond loaf](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/restorative-gut-healing-seeded-almond-loaf/) - 2 ¼ cups of almond pulp (your leftovers from making almond milk) or 2 cups of almond meal 1 ¼ tsp of gluten-free baking powder 1 tsp of good quality salt (such as Herbamare or pink Himalayan salt) ½ cup of chia seeds ½ cup of flaxseeds ½ cup of mixed sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
- [Example Meal Plan](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/example-meal-plan/) - Monday: Luke-warm fresh lemon water upon rising Breakfast: Breakfast smoothie – pick one from the list and maybe add some quinoa, teff or buckwheat to make it more substantial. Snack: handful of nuts (almonds, walnuts, macademia or brazil nuts) Lunch: Homemade bread (grain free) with avocado, cucumber, sprouts and lettuce Afternoon snack: banana-coconut muesli bar
- [Smoothie Recipes](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/smoothie-recipes-2/) - Delicious Smoothies that Boost Health and Wellbeing Gut Healer 1 glass of coconut water kefir ¼ of glass of fresh lemon water (juice of 1 lemon in 1 litre of filtered water) 1 banana 1-2 TBS of Aloe Vera juice (inner leaf extract) Mint leaves Small handful of spinach leaves 1 cup ice cubes
- [Soul-Nurturing Dark Chocolate Cake](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/soul-nurturing-dark-chocolate-cake/) - 3 cups of almond mash (the leftover almond pulp caught in the nut bag after making nut milk) ½ cup of raw cacao powder 1 pinch of good quality salt (eg pink Himalayan) 1 tsp of gluten free baking powder (make your own with brown rice flour, cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda)
- [Quick and Delicious Home-made Dark Chocolate](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/quick-delicious-home-made-dark-chocolate/) - For those days when you simply cannot or do not want to go without 1 cup of coconut oil ½ cup of raw cacao powder Pinch of good quality salt 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground 1 tsp of cinnamon (optional) 2-3 TBSP of rice malt syrup Optional: add unsweetened shredded coconut, or chopped
- [Delicious Guilt-Free Coconut Ice-Cream](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/delicious-guilt-free-coconut-ice-cream/) - 2 cans full fat no added sugar coconut milk 1-2 cups of frozen berries 1 ripe banana 1/2 cup rice malt syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Blitz all ingredients to make coconut ice-cream mixture. For a super quick version: pour mixture into ice-cream popsicle molds and freeze for about 3 hours. Alternatively, pour
- [Berri-licous Chocolate Fudge](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/berri-licous-chocolate-fudge/) - 100 g almond butter 100 g coconut oil (raw, virgin) 50 g raw cacao powder 100 g rice malt syrup 1 tsp pure vanilla bean powder 1 pinch of good quality salt (pink Himalayan for example) 1-2 cups of frozen berries Put all ingredients in food processor and blend for 1 min or so.
- [Banana Coconut Muesli Bars](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/banana-coconut-muesli-bars-2/) - 2 large ripe bananas ½ cup of shredded coconut, unsweetened 1 cup of mixed seeds (sunflower, pepita, …) ½ cup of chia + ½ cup of ground flax seeds – soak in just enough water to cover seeds for about 15 minutes or until all gluey 1 cup of mixed nuts, chopped (walnuts, almonds, cashews,
- [Veggie Fish Burgers](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/veggie-fish-burgers/) - My simple and so delicious protein rich and skin healing veggie-fish burgers 1-2 stalks of spring onion 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 small carrot 1-2 stalks of kale 1-2 stalks of celery 1 cup of mixed seeds (chia, sunflower, flaxseeds) 1 tin of organic kidney, canellini beans or chickpeas (rinsed and dried) 1 tin of
- [Energising Vegetable Curry](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/energising-vegetable-curry/) - 1 brown onion Small know of ginger 2 TBSP of turmeric 2 TBSP of yellow mustard seeds 2 TBSP of coriander 2 TBSP of cumin seeds ¼-1/2 tsp of ground chilli 1 cup of red lentils 2-3 cups of vegetable broth 3-4 TBSP of tomato paste ½ head of cauliflower ½ red capsicum 1 small
- [Delicious Green Mash](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/delicious-green-mash/) - Ingredients: 1-2 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp of cumin seeds ½ tsp of chilli or little knob of finely cut fresh ginger 1 tsp of turmeric 4 cups of good quality vegetable stock (or stock of your choice) 1 cup of red lentils (soaked, rinsed and drained) 1 cup of good quality
- [My Favourite Dal Recipe](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/favourite-dal-recipe/) - Immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory dal for radiant beauty (vegetarian, gluten-free) chop 1 brown onion brown in 1 TBS of olive oil with 1tsp of yellow mustard seeds, 1-2 tsp of turmeric, 1 tsp of Masala add 1 cup of red lentils (rinsed and drained) add approx 3 cups of water (depending on amount of vegetables, use less
- [Quick Baked Beans](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/quick-baked-beans/) - 1 TBSP coconut oil 1 brown onion 1 tsp turmeric ¼ tsp red chilli powder 2 large tomatoes, chopped into chunks 1 cup of tomato passata 400 g of favourite beans (rinsed and dried) 1 tsp dried Oregano 1 tsp dried Basil Good quality salt and cracked black pepper to taste Heat the oil
- [Sweet Treat Recipes](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/1395-2/) - Banana Coconut Muesli Bars 2 large ripe bananas ½ cup of shredded coconut, unsweetened 1 cup of mixed seeds (sunflower, pepita, …) ½ cup of chia + ½ cup of ground flax seeds – soak in just enough water to cover seeds for about 15 minutes or until all gluey 1 cup of mixed nuts,
- [Gluten-free Vegetable Pizza with Salmon (or without)](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/gluten-free-vegetable-pizza-salmon-without/) - Dough: 1 cup of raw buckwheat groats, milled into flour 1 cup of cauliflower, cooked ½ cup of chia seeds + ½ cup of flaxseeds ground soaked in enough water to cover seeds6 1 TBSP of olive oil Good quality salt to taste Toppings: Tomatopassata to cover base ½-1 onion cut into rings ½ red
- [Metabolism Boosting Hot Chai Chocolate](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/metabolism-boosting-hot-chai-chocolate/) - Now that the days are getting shorter and our nights colder and longer, this hot chai chocolate is one of my absolute favourite afternoon-pick-me-ups. However, just as good in the morning and a much healthier alternative than your odd cup of coffee. Add some cooked quinoa, buckwheat or teff and it makes your perfect morning-spicy-wake-me-up-chocolate
- [Amazing Perth Eateries](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/favourite-perth-eateries/) - As much as I enjoy making fresh and healthy food for my family, I also love to spoil myself with a delicious meal out, or to catch up in a cafe with friends. I am going to share with you my favourite Perth eateries; places where I can enjoy myself while still being conscious of what
- [Quick overall body toning workout that boosts your metabolism and all those happy hormones](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/quick-overall-body-toning-workout-boosts-metabolism-happy-hormones/) - This quick workout tones your chest, shoulders, core, glutes and legs while it also fires up your metabolism. And, best of all, it takes only 10-20 minutes out of your busy day.I also give you a-no-boredom-guarantee on this one. So there are really no excuses my gorgeous friends. Let’s get your beautiful body moving!!! There
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- [Raw Almond Chocolate Slice](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/raw-almond-chocolate-slice/) - 1 cup of almonds (soaked and rinsed) Pinch salt 1 tsp pure vanilla bean powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup of Medjool dates, pitted ½ cup raw cacao powder 3 TBSP of extra virgin coconut oil Put all ingredients in your blender and blitz for a few minutes until mixture completely blended. Pour into baking
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- [Delicious Xmas Chocolates for Radiant Skin](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/delicious-xmas-chocolates-for-radiant-skin/) - As you know dark chocolate is one of those amazing super foods that because of its amazing health promoting and beautifying properties can be part of a healthy diet or even your weight loss program. Dark chocolate is bursting full of flavonoids and antioxidants. It contains catechins – the same compound you find in green
- [Cell-Rejuvenating, Toning and Beautifying Green Mash](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/cell-rejuvenating-toning-and-beautifying-green-mash/) - How about re-inventing your X-mas dinner this year and pepping it up with my delicious green mash.It’s all about rejuvenating and toning your skin, boosting your energy and won’t add to your waistline. As its name suggests it is full of green vegetables such as Kale, celery, broccoli, and green cabbage which are so joyously
- [Is it true that carbohydrates make you fat?](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/is-it-true-that-carbohydrates-make-you-fat/) - Poor old carbohydrates have quite a bad reputation at the moment, here are some of the headliners we are constantly exposed to: “Carbohydrates make you fat. Avoid carbohydrates if you want to lose weight or stay slim. Carbohydrates are bad for you”. So what is it with those carbohydrates? Are they really so bad for
- [Beautifying most delicious and super quick chocolate cookies](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/beautifying-most-delicious-and-super-quick-chocolate-cookies/) - 1 cup of whatever leftovers you have (mashed almond rests after straining through nut bag from making almond milk, or mashed coconut after straining through nut bag when making coconut milk, or cooked quinoa, cooked brown rice, cooked amaranth, cooked millet....) 1/2 teaspoon of gluten free baking powder pinch of good quality salt
- [Beautifying most delicious and super quick chocolate cookies :-)](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/beautifying-most-delicious-and-super-quick-chocolate-cookies-2/) - Beautifying most delicious and super quick chocolate cookies :-) 1 cup of whatever leftovers you have (mashed almond rests after straining through nut bag from making almond milk, or mashed coconut after straining through nut bag when making coconut milk, or cooked quinoa, cooked brown rice, cooked amaranth, cooked millet....) 1/2 teaspoon of gluten
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- [Scrumptious, totally Guilt-Free Chocolate-Cake](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/recipes/scrumptious-totally-guilt-free-chocolate-cake/) - Ingredients: Base: 2 cups of wholemeal spelt flour ½ cup of raw cacao powder, unsweetened 1 tsp of gluten free baking powder (make your own with brown rice flour, cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda) 1 pinch of good quality salt (e.g. pink Himalayan) 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground (unsweetened) 1 cup
- [Raw-licious Peppermint Chocolate Bites](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/recipes/raw-licious-peppermint-chocolate-bites/) - Ingredients: 1 cup of Medjool dates, pitted, soaked in warm water for at least 15 minutes, drained 1 cup of mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts and pecans work best here) ¼ cup of raw cacao powder, unsweetened 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, unsweetened 1 TBSP of virgin coconut oil,
- [Healthy-Licious Christmas Bark](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/recipes/healthy-licious-christmas-bark/) - Ingredients: 2 cups of dark chocolate (at least 75%) 1 tsp of pure vanilla bean, ground ½ tsp of cinnamon, ground, unsweetened 2 TBSP of raw pistachios, unsalted, roughly chopped 2 TBSP of softened dried fruits (such as cherries, cranberries and goji berries) 1 TBSP of raw pumpkin seeds 1 TBSP of raw hempseeds Sprinkle
- [Gingerbread Cheesecake Tartlets](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/recipes/gingerbread-cheesecake-tartlets/) - Raw, Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free Ingredients: Crust: 2 cups of mixed raw, unsalted nuts, soaked for at least 4 hours (I used pecans, walnuts and almonds) 7-8 pieces of Medjool dates, soaked, rinsed, pitted Pinch of rock salt ½-1 tsp of ground ginger Cheesecake filling: 1 cup of Cashew nuts 1 cup of sunflower seeds 1
- [Creamy Rebalancing Soup Delight](https://www.ithriveforhealth.com/recipes/creamy-rebalancing-soup-delight/) - (vegan or vegetarian, gluten-free) Ingredients: 1 TBSP of ghee or 1 TBSP of avocado oil ½ tsp of dried ground turmeric 4-6 dried curry leaves ½ tsp of cumin seeds 1-2 tsp of grated fresh ginger 1 tsp of coriander powder ½ tsp of thyme leaves ½ cup of sunflower seeds in 3 cups of
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