Recipe

When I tell people I make coconut butter, many people say, “That’s great, I love coconut oil.” Coconut oils have become very popular recently, especially for those looking for weight loss, as well as pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. But while coconut oil is an extract taken from the coconut seed, coconut butter is ground sun dried coconut, and retains the sweetness and creaminess of the coconut.
Coconut butter is packed with benefits: lauric acid to boost the immunity, metabolism and energy, as well as amino acids, calcium and magnesium.

A Canadian trained registered dietitian working in nutrition for over 15 years, Denise Fair has lived in Hong Kong for seven years. She works in all areas of nutrition from weight loss, eating disorders and behavioral eating, to child nutrition, diabetes and sports nutrition.
“The best approach to eating smart is to start paying attention to the food choices you are making every day and reduce the processed foods and toxins you are putting into your body from the get go.”

A Tasty Dose of Calcium “We love chia seed puddings- raw, refined-sugar-free, decadent and filled with superfood goodness, they are such a treat!” says Green Queen. Though tiny in size, chia seeds are supercharged when it comes to nutrients- they are full of plant protein (twice the amount found in most grains) that is easily digested

This healthy dessert from the Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary in Koh Samui, is full of vitamins, and a fast and simple way to finish any meal. 1 portion Ingredients Sticky rice steamed  100 gr Fresh mango, 1⁄2 pcs  100 gr Sesame seed  1 gr Fresh coconut sauce  70 ml Mangosteen sorbet   1 scoop Orchid flower   1

‘These are so yummy to have on hand as a snack.’ Says chef Priscilla Sogo of Rawthentic Food.  Refreshing lemon and coconut makes these perfect slightly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside macaroons.  Serve these up at a party and watch them quickly disappear, or if you love a good ol’ cuppa curled

This vegan, gluten free ‘Kitchari’ recipe from Green Queen is an age old Ayurvedic nourishing stew, consisting of rice and beans (to be put simply). Usually in a traditional context yellow mung beans and basmati rice are used, as these are easily digested. Another component of of kitchari is that fact that you can create

“Can winter fare be both vibrant and comforting? I think this colourful soup is proof that it can. Sometimes it feels difficult to pack in as many bright coloured vegetables and fruit into one’s diet this time of the year, but it’s certainly possible.” Says Angela Liddon from www.ohsheglows.com Just think of all the bright