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I was told about this drink by a client who raved about it. When I tried it for the first time, I also started raving about it. This drink is very tasty, most refreshing on hot summer days (move over beer!) and detoxing at the same time, and it has virtually no calories and is sugar free – so much better than sodas, juices and cool-drinks laden with sugar and other harmful additives and colorants. And best of all:  it is made in a jiffy at a fraction of the cost of commercially […] Continue reading →

I discovered this recipe  in a health magazine. It took me all of 10 minutes to make, and after 2 hours in the freezer, the chocolates were ready to eat, although it was just as delicious to lick the bowl! Double (or triple) the quantity to have extra. You need to serve and eat them straight from the freezer, as they go soft quickly when left outside. This recipes makes about 12 – 14 individual chocolates. Ingredients  2 Tablespoons of raw cacao powder 2 Tablespoons Tahini (or any […] Continue reading →

Most people know by now, that drinking enough water is essential to our health, well-being and looks. But how do we know how much is enough, and how much is too much? Is there even a thing like drinking too much water? When asking people if they drink enough water, most say yes, but when asked how much they drink in a day on average, I get very mixed answers from 2  to 8 glasses or more a day. Here is a link to an article by Dr Mercola that sheds light on this question and also explains […] Continue reading →

Did You Know? Shift Happens, 2014 remix. […] Continue reading →

(this article has been re-printed under permission from www.rawworks.co.za)   Epsom salts have been used by many different cultures for hundreds of years.  They have a number of different beneficial properties and are used in gardening, household cleaning, and detoxifying the body.  These salts are very inexpensive and can be purchased at bulk discounts in garden centers nearly everywhere. Using Epsom salt baths is an advanced detoxification strategy that has remarkable health […] Continue reading →

These delicious, quick and easy and yet so healthy balls are made after an adaptation of a recipe by Jon Gabriel. They are gluten and dairy free and taste very moorish. Freeze them, but keep a few in the fridge for days when you only have time for breakfast on the run. They contain protein and omega 3s and are packed with nutrients, so they will keep you going. Kids love them too  – make them for the whole family. Ingredients 1/2 cup almonds 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds 1/3 cup walnuts or […] Continue reading →

This is a quick, delicious alternative to just raw chocolates – great if you are pushed for time and need something in a hurry. You can use a food processor, but a power blender will do the job very well. Walnuts are a true super food (brain food, cancer fighting properties, contain rare anti-oxidants, healthy fats, B vitamins, improve reproductive health in men, improve metabolic parameters in people with type 2 diabetes, good for weight control …. to name just a few of the […] Continue reading →