Tag Archives: raw food

7 Benefits of Sulforaphane

Posted on August 28, 2017 by

One of the main reasons that eating cruciferous vegetables is so beneficial is because of their sulforaphane content. Sulforaphane is a phytonutrient classified as one of the isothiocyanate group, which has a wide range of effects in the body. Read … Continue reading →

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Urban Cultivator and the Zero-Mile Diet

Posted on December 29, 2015 by

Most people would consider me to be the very opposite of an “early adopter”. Heck, I don’t even own a smartphone (or an i-pad, i-pod, or other such technology that you allegedly can’t live without in the modern world). But … Continue reading →

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The alkaline diet – myths, benefits and the real reason it works

Posted on November 22, 2015 by

Look at the popular media today and you’ll notice a trend taking place amongst health seekers, frequently endorsed by actresses and supermodels – the Alkaline Diet. I was recently featured in an alkaline diet article in the Daily Mail, which … Continue reading →

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Consultant cardiologist admits to high cholesterol and leaves us confused

Posted on July 26, 2014 by

On Monday 7th July, I was listening to an interview with a consultant cardiologist who stated that women are 3 times more likely to die from heart disease than breast cancer, and that cholesterol was a contributing factor to this … Continue reading →

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Eating raw whilst travelling

Posted on February 28, 2014 by

It’s a common problem, and a question that I am often asked – “How do you cope when you travel?” I am normally happy to answer this question by saying that I usually take an apartment or villa when I … Continue reading →

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Healing from physical injury

Posted on October 29, 2013 by

I was inspired by a guest on our retreat who was a wheelchair user and had made a great effort to attend. She had a lovely bright bubbly personality and intended to use living food to heal from her injuries … Continue reading →

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Consistency is the Key

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

Did anyone else notice that the gym car park was busier than normal last month? It’s no surprise – it was January, and all those who had made New Year’s resolutions were out in force. The gym itself also seemed … Continue reading →

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