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Immune Boosting Seaweed

The Future of Nutrition is found in the ocean – Jacques-Yves Cousteau During the last 2 Yoga Day Retreats I talked about specific foods that were supportive in keeping the immune system in check. One of these superstars is seaweed, also…
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Turmeric Goji Bites

Makes 15 - 20 bites 200 gram almond meal or raw almonds 100 gram unsweetened coconut flakes 6 Medjool dates 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil 1 tbsp. Golden Milk powder or turmeric powder 100 gram dried goji berries If you are using raw…
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Raspberry Chlorella Cacao Smoothie

During our Yoga Day Retreat which I organized with Julia Engelbrecht, I discussed the benefit of chlorella (a type of fresh water algae) on the immune system. I came up with this smoothie which combines the sweet and refreshing taste of raspberries…
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Buckwheat Pancakes

This easy to make satiating breakfast is quick to make and very nutritious. Select the fruit you have on hand and vary with other toppings. I choose hemp seeds, walnuts, coconut flakes and cinnamon. Ingredients for 4 pancakes 100 gr. buckwheat…
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Pesto Purselane Pepper with Millet

With my grocery list in my hand I biked to the farmers market. As usual I bought way too much and it was almost impossible to all carry it back. Once home I was glad I ended up with fresh purselane. The dew droplets were still seen on the leaves…
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Ins & Outs of Detoxification

Twice a year I try to follow a detoxification protocol for an extended period of time. Usually this consists of excluding the foods I love the most: coffee, chocolate and dairy. The first day I always wonder why I am doing it as I feel more…
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Red Pepper Frittata with Sweet Potato

Lunch for 2 Red pepper with Frittata and Sweet Potato 4 eggs 1 red pepper 1 onion 1 clove garlic 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp. herbs of choice 1 large boiled sweet potatoes handful of fresh coriander Cut the onion and press the garlic.…
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Watercress salad with pinenuts

Lunch for 3 Watercress salad with Pinenuts   Bunch of watercress (washed) 1 washed cucumber 1/2 red cabbage (grated) 100 gr. pinenuts 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 fresh leaves of basil salt and pepper…
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Healthier than Baguette

Homemade bread with grassfed butter and raw veggies. I have shared this ancient bread recipe before from Greenhouse. My favourite go-to when I was living in Toronto. If in a rush, you can opt for a store bought gluten-free bread. (YAM has…
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Pregnancy & Protein

Part III Interview with Janneke van der Meulen Pregnancy & Protein I visited Janneke van der Meulen in her home in Amsterdam. She is a vegan health expert and provides talks for several companies in the Netherlands on the topic of nutrition…