Caroline Kim Naturopathy

On a recent trip to the coast I thought, wouldn’t it be fun to run a wholefood plant-based cafe by the sea? Just me and Hugo, living the simple life 👩🏻‍🍳🐶 far far away from the city lights 🌃

Traveling down that train of thought I began to think of menu items, and one of them is tonight’s dinner.

I present to you, Burrito Bowl a la Cafe Hugo.

- lettuce, cucumber, Spanish olive salad topped with tomato, onion, coriander, dill, lime salsa
- mixed grain rice
- jackfruit and azuki bean chilli sin carne
- spiced tofu tempeh strips baked till crisp
- with a side of air fried tortilla chips

Who wants to run away to the sea with me? 🙋🏻‍♀️

Waffles! Is there another word in the English language that can inspire so much joy? Crumpets, maybe.

This is a ‘recipe’ for a super easy GF, vegan, no-recipe waffle mix which I keep on hand, to make waffles whenever inspiration strikes. Invest in a good quality waffle iron- I bought mine from during the last lockdown.

In a large glass jar, add equal parts buckwheat flour and green banana flour till about 2/3 full. Add approximate amounts of: 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground wattle seeds, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder, 2 tablespoon chia seeds. Stir with a spoon to combine, then close the lid and shake the whole jar vigorously for a minute.

To make waffles, simply measure out some of the above mix, add enough milk to create a pancakey batter and whisk well. Add a smidge of oil and leave to sit for 5 minutes.

That’s it!!

I like mine topped with fresh seasonal fruit and some excellent maple syrup.

Buckwheat is an excellent source of minerals and essential amino acids, and green banana flour is chock full of resistant starch which keeps your gut healthy. Win win!

Summer holiday vibes is strong in this sea-doggy 🌊🐶

👩🏻‍🍳 Baked Kimchi Fried Rice

I have been cooking up a storm lately, as I found myself suddenly with a lot of free time on my hands thanks to a string of cancelled holidays. Out of the many new recipes I have been testing, this recipe is a revelation - oven baked ‘fried’ rice! So easy, and healthier than the wok fried original as it is uses much less oil.

Preheat oven to 200C.
In a medium sized baking tray or cast iron casserole pan, add 1.5 cups medium or long grain white rice, 2 cups veg stock, 1 cup chopped kimchi, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped celery (or carrot, peas or corn), 1 tablespoon cooking sake, 1 tablespoon shoyu or tamari, 1 tablespoon fish sauce and 1 tablespoon Korean chilli powder. Stir well to combine. Cover and bake for 45 mins. Remove from oven, and scatter two cups of chopped spiced tofu and thinly sliced long green chilies. Do not stir, place back in the oven, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove lid, drizzle with a generous amount of toasted sesame oil and chopped spring onions. Stir through to combine well and enjoy!

This recipe makes enough for four hungry adults, and we had it with a side of pickled celery and cucumber salad tonight, but a fried egg on top would work well too.

I’m already looking forward to having leftovers for breakfast tomorrow! 🤭

We go chasing waterfalls when omicron kills travel plans

The ancient Masters were profound and subtle.
Their wisdom was unfathomable.
There is no way to describe it;
all we can describe is their appearance.

They were careful
as someone crossing an iced-over stream.
Alert as a warrior in enemy territory.
Courteous as a guest.
Fluid as melting ice.
Shapable as a block of wood.
Receptive as a valley.
Clear as a glass of water.

Tao Te Ching, Verse 15 (excerpt)
Written by Lao Tsu, 300 B.C.

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Enjoying the respite from the ☔️

View from my yoga mat

🧙🏽‍♀️ Nothing makes me feel more like a village witch than when I am working with energetic medicine like homeopathy and flower essences.

🦄 We are more than the chemical constituents that make up our cells, organs, tissues and the physical body. That which animates us is the magical essence that we call vital force, or Qi.

✨By working with your body’s own unique essence, energetic medicine can bring on seemingly miraculous results when other things have failed, or become the key which unlocks healing on all levels.

🧪 I love using homeopathy for female hormonal issues, infertility, chronic and persistent conditions such as digestive complaints, UTI and more. Of course ensuring you follow a healthy diet, undertake regular exercise and addressing other barriers to health are all part of the treatment strategy.

👋 Get in touch via DM or my website if you have any questions, or want to book in a consult.

Yes I have succumbed to the lure of bread baking in my iso-desperation. 👩🏻‍🍳🥖

After a failed attempt to start my own sourdough culture, I decided to try an easy, overnight spelt bread recipe that uses only 4 ingredients and kinda sorta looks like a real sourdough.

Try it, it’s really fun- the only special ‘equipment’ you need is a cast iron Dutch oven like

Ingredients
500g whole meal spelt flour
2 teaspoons sea salt
1/4 teaspoon yeast
2 cups room temperature water

Instructions
The night before, combine all dry ingredients in a big bowl. Stir in the water in small amounts, using a silicone spatula, mixing as you go. You may need more or less water depending on the flour you are using- but you should end up with a fairly sticky looking dough. No need to mix or knead. Cover the bowl and leave to proof overnight, for 12-16 hours.
In the morning, preheat the oven to 230 degrees, with a Dutch oven inside.
Using a silicone spatula, fold the raised dough over on itself a few times, and tip it out onto a piece of baking paper on your counter. Dust the top lightly with flour and cover with a tea towel and let it proof while the oven warms up- at least 30 minutes.
Take the whole thing - baking paper and all, and place in the hot Dutch oven and bake, with lid on, for 30 minutes.
Reduce heat to 200 and bake, uncovered for 15-25 minutes.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing and eating!💥

Has anyone else been cooking up a storm to stay sane during ?

Bought these cute vintage French pie dishes from yesterday! 🤩

Looking forward to trying the famed snapper pie recipe from in these babies… Tender fillets of snapper bathed in truffle scented soubise sauce, topped with buttery puff pastry. It was such an iconic dish, I had it every time I went to the restaurant.

Gone but not forgotten… 🥺

I do love a good fire, and I use my mini candle daily to light up from in Surry Hills.

It’s a simple daily ritual I practice to energetically reset my mind and find clarity.

🏝 Earlier this month I was lucky enough to spend five nights at the incomparable

💕 It was a privilege to be able to snorkel, cycle, hike and relax in such pristine natural beauty.

😅 No mobile phone coverage meant that I had to really unplug- took some getting used to but honestly, it was one of the best things about the trip.

🥂 What an amazing start to 2021, to say the least! May the good vibes continue into the new year and beyond. 🖖🏾

Really big bunny ears. 🐰

Did you know that less than 20% of people who lose weight are successful at keeping it off? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You probably have tried many different diets and detoxes before but they didn’t work, or you couldn’t sustain the weight loss over the long term. Exercise programs you have tried before may have left you feeling more tired and hungry. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I know how this feels because I have been there before!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I have created a 4 week Spring Cleanse and Detox Program to reset your health so you never have to go on a fad diet again. Imagine waking up in the morning, feeling great at your ideal weight and full of energy after a night of restful sleep.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Head over to my website (link in bio) for more info.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Program kicks off on Monday 21 September, and sign up closes at midnight, 16 September. So don't wait, join now! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Photographed at my local fruit and veg shop Louis' on Glebe Point Road, I love this picture because it has some of my favourite vegetables! Yes you read that right- literally kale, broccoli and broccolini are three of my favourite vegetables.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Along with cauliflower, rocket, radish, daikon, kohlrabi, turnips, cabbage, mustard greens watercress, brussels sprouts, bok choy and other Asian greens, they belong to the brassica family of vegetables. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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These veggies extra good for you because they contain sulforaphane, a potent compound which protects the liver by boosting detoxification pathways and antioxidant levels. In particular, broccoli sprouts is the richest source of sulforaphane, and it is also available in capsule or powder form as nutritional supplement though I always prefer to eat the real food.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you feel like your liver could use some pick-me up, include at least 1 serve of the above mentioned vegetables in your diet every day.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Why detox?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As the key organ of detoxification of the body, your liver works hard to keep you well and healthy. In a perfect world where we only ate organic food, lived and moved in harmony with nature and seasons, our liver and other organs of elimination would function in perfect order. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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However, we live in a toxic world where exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals and synthetic substances is unavoidable, not to mention our daily intake of processed food, sugar, alcohol, prescription medications, antibiotics, food additives and preservatives. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Therefore, a detox is more like an annual spring clean for your body, like how you might clean your house in spring as a symbolic way to renew and regenerate after winter. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To try a simple 7 day detox, head on over to my website to download my free PDF guide. Or sign up to my 4 week Spring Cleanse and Detox program, which kicks off on Monday 21 September! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Let's talk about gut, baby! 💁🏻‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I know us natural health types go on about the importance of gut health, but that's only because it's true. 🤓⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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All of our cells are made up of the nutrients that absorb from the food that we eat. In order to properly absorb the nutrients, we need a healthy, functioning digestive system. 🥗⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A lot of the waste products including our hormones, are processed by the liver then ultimately eliminated by the gut. 💩⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you suffer from mineral deficiencies, experience bloating, see undigested foods in your stool, or you suffer constipation or diarrhoea on a regular basis, your gut may be in need of a little TLC. 💚⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That is why during my Spring Cleanse and Detox Program, week 1 is all about the gut and digestion. We use yoga therapy to open up the front and optimise your digestive function, and instil dietary changes to promote good gut health, including:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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👉 including plenty of plant-based foods to feed the good bacteria (such as my tempeh rice paper roll as pictured)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
👉removing alcohol, sugar, saturated fats and excessive meat⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For more information about my Spring Cleanse and Detox program and to sign up, head over to my website carolinekimnaturopathy.com/spring-detox ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Hey guys, Spring is finally here, and I am so excited to announce the launch of our 4 week Spring Cleanse and Detox Program! 🌿🙌🏼

This program is for you if you have gained some sneaky kilos during the corona hibernation and you want to look good and feel great as we head into summer. 👯‍♀️ The focus is on healthy, sustainable changes that really work- no more fad diets, ever! 💁🏻‍♀️

In this program, we have combined the age-old naturopathic tradition of gentle liver cleanse with yoga therapy exercises to strengthen and build your health from inside out. 💪🏼✨

Some highlights of the program include:
- downloadable recipe e-book full of simple, plant-based macrobiotic recipes that nourish your body and support your gut 🥗🥦🍱
- a different 30-minute yoga therapy exercise from the lovely Haymon of each week to naturally reduce cravings so that you don't feel like you are on a diet 🧘🏻‍♀️😌
- everything you need to reset your health will be at your fingertips 🙌🏼✌🏻

If you are ready to make a change and take charge of your health, head on over to my website for more information: carolinekimnaturopathy.com/spring-detox

Can you feel the change in the air? Spring is just around the corner!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Spring is the season of renewal, growth and new beginnings. Plants start regenerating and growing again after the winter slumber, and we feel the energetic change in the air as we move towards a more ascending and active time of the year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Classics teach us that spring is the time to cleanse the body not just of excess residues of winter, but also of the destructive emotions, of dissatisfaction, impatience and anger. It is the time for getting in touch with your true nature and revisiting your self-awareness and self-expression.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are you ready to make a change?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Watch this space for an exciting announcement coming soon ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Yes, they are both delicious salty goodness, a.k.a. soy sauce. But wait, there's more...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Traditional shoyu is made with whole wheat, soybeans and sea salt, which are naturally fermented with the spores of Aspergillus over many months in wooden casks. It has a complex, umami-rich flavour to dishes, and general yumminess to everything. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In contrast, what is commonly sold as soy sauce in supermarkets is made using hexane-defatted soybean meal and sodium benzoate as preservative, using accelerated methods and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel or fibre glass tanks. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The end result is a far inferior product that lacks the complexity and depth of shoyu. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Unless you have Coeliac’s disease, there is no need to avoid shoyu in cooking even if you are normally sensitive to gluten. Tamari is often used as a gluten-free substitute for shoyu, and it is traditionally made by collecting the dark liquid that pooled on the surface of fermenting miso. As tamari’s flavour comes from amino acids, it is used for dishes that require longer cooking at high temperatures, such as baking and long-simmering. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Shoyu on the other hand, owes much of its flavour to natural alcohol produced by wheat fermentation, so it is used to flavour dishes at the end, or almost the end of the cooking process, or served at the table as a condiment next to the finished dish. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I recommend organic shoyu and tamari from . ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Naturally fermented miso, made from soy beans, has traditionally been used to support healthy digestive and immune function thanks to the beneficial bacteria and enzymes. When making miso soup, add the paste at the end of cooking and never boil the soup, as this kills the beneficial bacteria. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In addition, genistein, an isoflavone found in soybeans has shown impressive anti-cancer activities in in-vitro and animal studies. Levels of genistein are generally higher in fermented soy products compared to unfermented soybeans. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I always use organic or brown rice miso paste at home. It's super easy to make, and sometimes when I'm feeling lazy I make it by adding miso paste to a simple vegetable broth.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Check out my recipe on my website carolinekimnaturopathy.com/recipes/miso-soup for the fully loaded version. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Yeah, good question, brah. 🧐⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Essentially, it is a whole-food, plant-based way of eating with minimal processed food, sugar, alcohol and meat. Eat seasonally and chew well. Add some miso and brown rice and you have the basic macrobiotic diet right there! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It provides a solid framework for building a healthy diet and lifestyle, which can help with weight loss and prevention of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. A typical day of macrobiotic eating looks like this:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Breakfast: rye sourdough with black tahini breakfast spread⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Whilst I follow the broad brushstrokes of the macrobiotic tradition, I don't adhere strictly to its prescribed rules. (Because there. ARE. SO. MANY. RULES.) Flexibility, on the other hand, is a virtue I rate highly. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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On a daily basis, my food is largely plant-based, with lots of whole grains, vegetables, plant-based protein sources like tofu, tempeh, beans and lentils. I do better when I include some seafood from time to time. 🥦🍚🐟 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But everyone is different. When your body and mind are truly integrated and thriving, you instinctively know what sort of foods work for you, and what doesn't. Some people thrive on wholly plant-based diets, others don't. 🕺🙅🏻‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The reason why many people cannot tolerate certain plant-based foods such as grains, beans, legumes and high FODMAPs food is likely to be poor gut function, such as low stomach acid, dysbiosis, increased intestinal permeability, SIBO and more. 💩☠️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Luckily these conditions can be treated quite efficiently with naturopathy using herbal medicine, targeted probiotics and nutritional supplements. 🌿💊🍴⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you are having these symptoms, I recommend that you get your s**t tested to look at levels of healthy and pathogenic bacteria, yeast, virus and other organisms, as well as inflammation and digestive markers in your gut. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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DM or comment below if you have any questions!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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put. that. mountain. down. now. 🌋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When it feels like you are carrying the world on your shoulders, and the anxiety starts to spiral, try this simple breathing technique to quickly switch your fight or flight response fight 🥊🏃🏻‍♀️(or sympathetic nervous system) to rest and digest 🥱💆🏻‍♂️ (or parasympathetic nervous system). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🌿 Breathe in and out through your nose, at a normal pace, for three breaths. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💫 Repeat until you feel your heart beat slow down, and you feel relaxed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is a simple and effective breathing technique that you can use anywhere, at any time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you experience anxiety, try reducing, and ideally removing, caffeine intake. 🙅🏻‍♀️☕️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Caffeine inhibits release of GABA (relaxing neurotransmitter) and increases production of cortisol and adrenaline (stress hormones)! But do it slowly- going cold turkey if you are used to drinking large amounts of coffee will cause some nasty withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, brain fog, agitation and general crabbiness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Rise and shine, gorgeous! 🌞⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Even though I'm not an early riser, I love mornings. For the promise they hold for the amazing day that is yet to unfold. Before things have had a chance to go to s**t. 😌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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During the week, before the workday begins, my mornings tend to pan out like this:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1. Down to the kitchen to make a cup of bancha (see earlier post for tutorial) ☕️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2. Breakfast 🍲 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3. Walk Hugo the fur baby 🐶⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
4. Meditate and journal 💫⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Do you have a morning ritual? ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

As a recovering donut addict 🍩, I know how hard it can be to kick a sugar habit.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Some simple strategies to try:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Eat complex carbohydrates (whole grains, starchy vegetables, wholegrain sourdough bread) with every meal.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Chew your food well, so that you are properly digesting and absorbing all the complex carbohydrates you are eating. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Do not fall for the temptation of artificial sweeteners. The sweet taste still stimulates an insulin response, and you may end up with worse sugar cravings than before!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Have a cup of cinnamon tea when the craving hits. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Have a small serving of low-sugar fruit instead, such as berries (but not blueberries) and melons. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✅ Make small, incremental changes. Halve your intake of sugar and sugary food every three days. Or if your weakness is chocolate, first switch to good quality, high cocoa dark chocolate and gradually reduce your intake. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

This is me and my asssistant, Hugo. Oh hai! 👋 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Cooking is one of my favourite activities, followed closely by eating. Being a fundamentally lazy person, the recipes I love best are ones that are low effort and high impact. Actually that's my general life philosophy too. 😉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Lately, Hugo and I have been busy developing and testing new recipes for my upcoming Spring Cleanse and Detox program, launching in September. 👩🏻‍🍳⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Stay tuned!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

The last month of winter has finally dropped here in the southern hemisphere... I mean, August - already?! 🤯⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Traditionally, winter has been considered a time of rest, meditation, refining spiritual essence, and storing physical energy, in the form of a little added weight. So the extra padding you have gained over winter is perfectly normal. Phew. 😏⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Key foods to eat during this season are hearty soups, warming grains such as buckwheat, roasted nuts, and it is the best time to eat a little more animal products such as meat and seafood, if you are not 100% plant-based. Use warming spices such as ginger, cinnamon, garlic, and vegetables in the onion family liberally, and avoid raw foods and too much fruit. 🍲☕️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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However, as we march on towards spring and the weather gets warmer, it is a good idea to start dialling back on animal products such as meat and dairy, and introduce lighter foods such as steamed vegetables and small amounts of raw vegetables to your meals. 🥗🥦⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀