This Ayurvedic almond blend is an excellent tonic when you feel exhausted and looking for a drink to perk you up. It boosts energy, vitality and digestion. And I especially recommend it to clients after their period, after sex to rebuild fluids and when trying to conceive as it nourishes the reproductive organs. Ingredients: Two […]
Do you feel exhausted, irritable, or experience cramps before or during your period? During our cycle, the body goes through lots of changes; its purpose is to eliminate toxins and prepare the body for conception. Implementing these Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle tips will support the purification process and nourish the body, which can make your […]
The Yin and Yang Philosophy Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient science and philosophy that takes into account the four identified flavours – Sweet, Sour, Bitter, and Salty, and complements them with the nature of foods – cool, cold, warm, and hot. This philosophy is based on when specific foods should be eaten, with the […]
Written by Zora Benhamou, Hack My Age Your partner is upset with you, but you’re not sure why. The kids won’t stop making noise and your boss keeps piling on assignment after assignment. How do you feel? Stressed? People have different stress triggers, and your levels of stress will depend on your personality and how you […]
Saying that I have always loved to eat is an understatement. The way an art fan might long after a Picasso, I would drool at the mention of ice cream on a sizzling summer day. My days as a student in Nice naturally led to gorging on copious amounts of Gouda and Gruyère. And traditionally, […]
By Zora Benhamou, Hack My Age I recently had the pleasure to connect with a most interesting woman in Hong Kong who has an amazing background and experience in helping people become the best version of themselves. Jo Herbert-Doyle is an integrative naturopath, reiki master, wellbeing coach and mentor; a clinical therapist, everyday yogini, writer and endlessly curious […]
Ever since I discovered SpiceBox Organics makes their own organic tempeh, I decided to get really experimental with this amazing fermented block. I came up with this amazing recipe for tempeh and now I always have a continual supply in my fridge to pop in my mouth as a snack or top on a salad […]
I am always looking for tasty healthy snacks to munch on and these Detox Beet Chips are a perfect guilt free way to satisfy some cravings. I love the Thomas Chipman beetroot chips I get at SpiceBox Organics, but I eat them so quickly! So, I decided that I need to learn how to make them to satisfy my […]
There is so much to enjoy during the holidays. The decorations, gift giving and family traditions, but, it’s the endless rounds of parties and festive dinners that can cause problems for people trying to lose weight, or even those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you’re worried about overindulging this festive season, check out […]
The layout of modern workplaces usually sees people sat at desks for the majority of the day. Hectic, busy schedules, coupled with slouched sitting positions detrimental to correct posture, means a build-up of tension. This stress is carried around with us in our muscles. The dangers of stress for accelerating the aging process are well documented, with […]
I love having sweet treats in the middle of the day and used to fall to temptations of a bag of cookies or fancy dessert after a lunch date. I now know better and keep a stash of “go to” healthier options when I feel the need. These Chocolate Nut and Seed Bars are a great treat to indulge […]
Do you know how much impact your diet has on climate change? As part of a recent On Purpose training session on Climate Change, we learned about the need to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere to meet the target set by the Paris Climate Agreement of holding temperature rises below […]
Love is the first word in our lives and also the last. We experience all kinds of love throughout our lives – romantic love, brotherly or sisterly love, parental love – but ultimately we all desire to be in divine love: love without a reason and without any boundaries or conditions. One of the simplest […]
I generally stick to 2 types of oils – coconut oil for cooking and olive oil for dressings, but once in a while I like to experiment with a few others. That being said, most of the oils on the market are off my radar and I will explain why. With so many cooking oils […]
It is no surprise that the coconut tree is considered by many to be the most useful tree in the world. Every part of this ‘tree of life’ has a purpose and use from the trunk to the fronds. A coconut tree not only provides nourishment through the nuts, but also provides enormous health benefits […]
Smoothies are one of the quickest ways to pack a health punch in a single go. However, just like bad food combinations, there are also certain ingredients that can rob your healthy beverage of its nutritional benefits. However, while some ingredient combinations are bad for you, there are some that can increase the health quotient of […]
Ingredients 2 ripe Thai golden mangoes (about 800g) 30ml water 2 thai limes 90g caster sugar 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided 150g digestive biscuits (about 10 pieces) 60g unsalted butter, melted 70g cream cheese, softened at room temperature 10g icing sugar, sifted Directions Preheat oven to 200ºC and line a small […]
I have been obsessed with seed spices as far as I can remember. My mother, who hails from the North East mountains of India always had the most amazing variety of seed spices in her kitchen. There was never a meal without one or the other, a combination, toasted, roasted, ground, sprinkled or eaten as […]
SpiceBox Organics has truly been a journey that has opened me to a world beyond my imagination. In 2006, I arrived in Hong Kong with a wish to promote health. After teaching yoga in New York, and studying nutrition at classes held by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, I first wanted to teach yoga and […]