Coconut Water

Coconut water is the clear liquid that’s inside young, green coconut.

 

I love my coconut water before or after my yoga sessions. It gives me the energy I need before my practice and re hydrates me after.

Coconut water is high in potassium and mineral content and has small amounts of carbohydrates, calories, and sodium. Some people say replacing coconut water as a sports drink may not give you the electrolytes you need to replace after sweating it out. If you need to replace electrolytes you could mix a pinch of salt (sodium) and a small amount of honey (carbohydrate) to your coconut water.

 

Coconut water is super hydrating and in my opinion the straight up variety is the best tasting.

 

 

My favourite way to drink coconut water is to add ½ cucumber and a glass of cocobella coconut water. Blend and enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or add a few mint leaves and blend.

 

 

 

 

 

            You can add juice of ½ a lemon to your coconut water to make it even healthier as both coconut water and lemon are alkalizing. This is beneficial for the body in a number of ways, such as it helps in digestion, controls blood sugar levels and helps promote healthy thyroid function.

 

 

 

 

Coconut water is claimed to:

Aid weight loss

Aid circulation

Fight viruses and bacteria

Improve immune system

Manage blood pressure

Improve skin tone and elasticity

Prevent dandruff

Break down kidney stones

Settle nausea and vomiting

Kill intestinal worms

Prevent and cure urinary tract infections

Peace n Love
Jeanette

 

Turmeric Liquid Gold

The wonders of Turmeric







 

Turmeric has been used for centuries and over this time the health benefits of this spice have been revealing themselves.

Turmeric is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Try to cut out sugar while you have signs and symptoms of inflammation as a diet high in sugar is inflammation-promoting and should be consumed in a controlled manner.

It’s the yellow or orange pigment in the spice known as curcumin that holds the anti-inflammatory effects. It can help manage stress and inflammation in the body. It is said to guard against cancer, arthritis and Alzheimer’s disease and can help relieve symptoms of inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.

Here are a few ways of how to include this amazing spice into your diet.

 

Drink it:

This liquid gold is used as a traditional herbal medicine to treat stomach issues, inflammation, colds and aids circulation.

 

 

 

Drink cold:

4cm knob fresh turmeric

½ Lime or Lemon

1 Tsp Honey

1 cup of filtered water

Place all ingredients into a blender and mix.
 

You can always experiment with the amount of turmeric you use and slowly add more when your taste buds get used it.

 

I like to use grapefruit with my turmeric for a different taste and amazing colour

Here I blended a knob of turmeric with 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed grapefruit.

 

 Or use a lemon with your Turmeric.

 

 

Drink Hot:
 

Pour boiling water into a teapot

Add 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh turmeric

Small knob fresh ginger depending on how spicy you like your tea.

5-10 Fresh mint leaves
Steep for 5 minutes

Pour.
You can add a little honey to taste if you wish.

Cook with it:

 

A dash of turmeric in your nightly meal is a simple way to increase your intake. Throw it in with coriander, cumin, paprika and mustard seeds for an Indian-inspired dish, or try it as a marinade with honey and a splash of coconut oil on tempeh or tofu.

Lentil Dhal

 

Dress it: 

Turmeric is an amazing addition to a delicious salad dressing. It instantly adds zing and transforms a bowl of lettuce into a taste sensation.

Apple cider turmeric Vinaigrette:

Mix 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup olive, 1 tablespoon of honey, 2 tablespoons of grated turmeric and a handful of sesame seeds in a jar and shake, shake, shake. Drizzle over fresh vegetables and salad greens.

Take it:

This potent natural anti-inflammatory works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects. You can buy these in tablet form from any health food shop, or just blend it from the root and drink it down.

 

Colour it:

 

When I worked as a child carer I would use natural food dyes to colour the play dough and Turmeric makes a very cool yellow dough.

Turmeric is widely used in India and is a popular colour used in the Holi which is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus

 

 

 

 

Precautions :

Turmeric in food and in its natural state is considered safe, it is when using Turmeric supplements that you need to contact your health care provider for advice if you taking other medications or pregnant.

Peace n Love

Jeanette 

 

Homemade sports drink

A sports drink is a great way to refuel during or after exercise.

It’s so cheap and easy to make your own at home, so why not give this a try.

Homemade sports drink

1 cup hot water

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1 tsp. honey (I like Manuka honey)

Large pinch of sea salt (Himalayan rock salt)

Combine all the ingredients together and stir.  Chill in the refrigerator or on the bench to enjoy later.

Drink during or after exercise.

After sweating it out it is good to replace the fluid you have just lost or there is a chance of getting dehydrated. Signs of dehydration include a dry month, dark coloured urine, dizziness or muscle cramps.

Sometimes we need to add a little spark to our water and a homemade sports drink lets you recharge adding carbohydrates and replacing the electrolytes you sweat out during physical activities.

Your body will hold onto the electrolytes, sodium and chloride (salt) from a sports drink as it is more hydrating which stays in your tissues, helping you to retain water.

Salt stimulates thirst so you are likely to drink more.

Honey is a great source of energy boosting carbohydrate and an added sweetness to your drink.

Enjoy during or after any physical activity and give your body some extra fuel.

Move it people:



Walk



Run



Get the family and move together



Kick a ball



Work those arms





Walk the dog

30 minutes a day is all you need, so move your body your way and find your own balance.

Peace n Love  
Jeanette