February 11, 2016

OMG I’ve just made THE BEST cake!!! (gluten free/ dairy free/ wheat free)

Yummy Chocolate Cake!!!

As a health practitioner I take my role very seriously in guiding you to make a full recovery.

Often your road to recovery will include dietary changes.

Studies show that changing your eating habits can be very confronting and tough at times, especially when your body is inflamed.

The times in my life when I’ve had to change my eating habits because i was suffering with chronic illness. I’ve found it hard to stick with it, because the food was tasteless.

So you don’t have to struggle, I’m sharing my secrets with you, my easy yummy recipes that anyone can make. These are the very same recipes I share in my clinic with my patients to help reduce the inflammation and pain in their bodies so they have a faster recovery.

Plus, these recipes are tried and tested in my own kitchen, and if you could see me in my kitchen (Nigella I am NOT!)  you’d understand that recipes have to be simple, easy to make AND taste good! You’ll find each recipe will help your body in some way, no matter if your illness is simple or complex. It’s my gift to you to help you on your healing journey.

When you make this, take a pic then pop on over to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/releasewellness, I’d love to see your version (or creation)!

Yummy Chocolate Cake

Nourishing Chocolate Butter Bean Cake

This super moist gluten free/ dairy free/ wheat free and low carb Cake is incredibly sweet and just plain addictive!

The chocolate butter bean cake has well-rounded source of nutrition, rich in protein, fiber, iron and B vitamins.

 

Cooking time 45 mins

Preparation 10mins Cooking/ Baking 35 mins

Ingredients

420g Butter Beans

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons cacao

1 teaspoon GF baking powder

½ teaspoon bicarbonate soda

Pinch of salt

1/3 cup coconut oil

5 eggs

2 handfuls of dates

Method

  1. Puree the beans, add water, 1 egg & vanilla into a bowl and mix until smooth. Set it aside.
  2. Without washing the bowl add the dates (finally chopped) and coconut oil.
  3. Add the remainder 4 eggs and beat for 20 seconds.
  4. Add the bean mixture, beat for 5 seconds
  5. Add the cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda & salt. Blend for 10 seconds.
  6. Pour into greased baking ring tin pan & bake MOD oven for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Hope you enjoy

December 17, 2014

It’s Christmas! Coping with Family

It’s that time of the year when hectic work/domestic schedules are winding down for the year.

For most, Christmas plans are well into preparation mode. Ideally we’d like to think that Christmas is the time to spend quality time with family. A chance for kids to get excited about Santa, the adults to indulge in far too much festive food and beverages, whilst generally enjoying a break from normal schedules.

The reality for some is the fact that Christmas can bring unwanted anxiety and conflict. Old emotional wounds, clash of personalities and largely opinionated responses that can often lead to disappointment and sadness. We think this time of the year can be more enjoyable with a few strategies in mind:

  • Be comfortable in your own skin

Often some of the conversations and opinions thrown around the table during family time are because family members may be more comfortable around each other. Remember to be yourself, remain calm and collective, and remember – you can’t choose your family!

  • Stop proving your self-worth

You may be viewed as the underachiever; the one without common sense; the youngest; etc. Whatever the reason that your family has formed an opinion on you, remember just that – it’s an opinion. Trying to prove yourself will often fall on deaf ears.

  • Be happy with life at present and the thought of the future

Maintaining a positive attitude internally will help with any negatives coming your way. You know who you are and where you are going. If you’re uncertain about the future then that’s ok too. Patience and understanding may help with negative criticism.

  • Jealousy

Don’t be jealous of where everyone else is in their life, thinking that once again you have missed the boat. The path you’ve chosen has lead you to where you are today. You do however have control over your future.

  • Sibling rivalries/behaviour

You may not like the behaviours of your siblings. If it doesn’t affect you directly then respect where they are at in life and let it be. If the behaviour is affecting you in a negative way speak up in a positive way. For example, “When you put me down I feel hurt. What I would rather is if you don’t have anything nice to say please don’t say anything.”  The onus falls back on your sibling whilst retaining your personal power.

  • Speaking Up

Try not to sit there steaming in emotions as a result from constant advice or opinions voiced your way. You do have the choice to respectfully speak up and thank everyone for their opinions and considerations. Try not to make the responses personal or jaded. It can add fuel to the fire.

Lastly, remember that you cannot change your family. We all have our past, some memories positive, others incredibly damaging. Vent to your close friends if need be instead of family members. Alternately come and have some acupuncture to help de-stress and cope with life.

We’d like to thank all of our clients for your continued support and loyalty. We genuinely enjoy working with you and watching you grow. Stay safe and enjoy your Christmas period. We look forward to seeing you in 2015!