What do we value?

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Everything that is really worth while in life comes to us for free, our mind, soul, body, our hopes, dreams, ambitions, intelligence, our love of family, children and friends, are ability to love and laugh. All these precious possessions are free but the things that cost us money are actually cheap by comparison and can be replaced at any time.

What do we really value?

sending love and blessings x

No more diet just dietary boost

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So many diets come and go so if they worked we would not now have the current obesity crisis. A calorie is not a calorie! Calories obtained from healthy non processed foods do not equate equally to a calorie from factory processed foods. Since the perfect ratio of water, fibre, vitamins and minerals are not always replicated in the processing. Also longer term we do not really know the effects of added chemicals on our delicate cells and operating systems.

By dieting we try to reduce calories but also reduce key nutrients essential to our body’s optimal function. Reducing calories slows down our metabolism and also releases more stress hormones gearing our bodies to take up famine survival mode. This is often the reason why most people succeed in losing weight but not maintaining the weight loss.

Since when calories are no longer restricted your body tries to hold on to as much a fat as possible preparing for a future famine. Maybe we should start looking at this a different way feeling grateful for the abundance of food and food choices looking at food with love rather than fear.

Realising it is more about our health and wellbeing than clothes size. What is on the inside counts more in the long run. Health is a priceless commodity and we need to invest in it wisely give us quality longevity rather than just existing for more years.

So no more dieting just dietary boosting, give your body the building blocks it needs and the cravings will ebb away.

Also be aware of the negative thoughts you hold about your body and deferring  your happiness to the scales. The thought that losing weight is so hard is often etched constantly on many peoples minds thoughts create biochemistry so therefore be mindful of what you communicate to your cells.

Treat your bodies with love and kindness and feed them with the best that nature has to offer.

Sending love and blessings x

 

Energy

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Everything is fundamentally energy one form is converted into another. The reality  we perceive is really electrons whizzing around!

On a daily basis we understand when we are thirsty, hungry and tired but do we check in with our energy meter. Rather than just feel low energy we can start to adjust our energy with a wide array of energy boosters. Understanding what things add to our energy and what things take away our energy.

If we start to feel out of balance we can make ourselves feel better by considering:

  1. Better eating more fruit and vegetables nature has packaged the suns energy into
    a beautiful colourful array of produce for your connivence.
  2. Movement get up this generates kinetic energy. Find movement that you enjoy it doesn’t have to be gym!
  3. Focus on your breathing deeper breathing helps to energise you so if you have to wait for the lift or traffic light whilst you wait take deep slow breaths.
  4. Time out for a break or mediation or mindfulness this helps close down some of those reoccurring thoughts that do not serve you. These negative thoughts can be energy draining.
  5. Consider the people around you are they adding to your energy and inspiring you or are they taking energy and depleting you.
  6. Your free time is your own how you spend it will add to your energy or reduce this energy. Listening to inspiring podcast or reading a book can add to the energy pool, gossiping, judgement about others will take energy from you.
  7. Self love don’t be to hard on yourself learn to find the positive about yourself rather than always focusing on the negatives.  Celebrate the uniqueness! Rather than trying to look and be like someone else.
  8. Kindness towards other adds a big energy boost to yourself.
  9. Early night with some unwinding time prior to help you energise for the next day. This will change the outcomes if you are optimally charged you will make better decisions food choices and also enjoy the day.

Life is about little steps the little changes and the journey becomes enjoyable. Watch your energy and enjoy your life!

Sending love and blessings x

May’s Favourites

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Book: The Five Side Effects of Kindness by Dr David Hamilton

Beauty: Product Tropic smoothing cleanser plus Bamboo cloth

Film: Collateral beauty

Gratitude: Longer spring days, jogs and walks in the fresh air

Superfood: Jackfruit

Recipe

Malaysian Coconut Curry Soupvegan-laksa-curry-soup-with-homemade-paste-5498-1

PREP TIME: 15 mins  |  COOK TIME: 30 mins  |  TOTAL TIME: 45 mins
Malaysian Curry Laksa Soup Recipe.
Curry Laksa Recipe. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free.
Cuisine: Malaysian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
Laksa Paste:
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • ½ tsp fennel or cumin seeds
  • 1 inch fresh turmeric root, peeled if needed(or use 1 tsp or more ground turmeric)
  • 1 inch fresh ginger root (peeled if needed)
  • 1 green chile
  • ½ tsp cayenne or use paprika + cayenne
  • 1 stalk lemongrass
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tbsp raw cashews, soaked for 15 mins
  • a good handful of coriander with tender stems
  • 1 tsp lime juice
Laksa Curry Soup:
  • 1 tsp oil
  • Laksa curry paste from above
  • 2 cups sliced white mushrooms
  • ¾ cup sliced carrots
  • ½ to 1 cup other veggies of choice (sliced or chopped small), such as bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli etc
  • 3 cups veggie broth or water
  • 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk, about 1.5 cups
  • 6 to 8 oz brown rice noodles (uncooked)
  • 1 cup of chopped spinach or chard
  • salt and cayenne to taste
  • coriander, mint for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Make the paste:
  1. Toast the coriander and fennel seeds for 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant. Add to a blender or spice grinder and grind to a coarse mixture.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until pasty. Add a tbsp or so water if needed. The paste can be refrigerated for upto a week and frozen for longer.
Make the soup:
  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add all of the curry paste (1/3 to ½ cup) and fry for 3 minutes. Stir occasionally. If using premade paste, use a ⅓ cup.
  2. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the veggies, broth and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Add in the rice noodles and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Fold in the spinach and chard. Taste and adjust salt and heat. I usually add a bit of salt or soy sauce, lime juice and some sugar at this point. Add more coconut milk if needed. Simmer for another few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro, mint, bean sprouts or crisped tofu and serve.