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Last week my body told me that I needed to go on a juice fast. I’ve gotten really good at listening to what my body wants over the years. Doesn’t mean I always listen to it… but I do hear it! I personally find that when you “get the calling”, the fasting process is
Do you know how to keep your elbows at a Russian dinner? How about what to do should you come across a packet of tissues in a Singaporean food court? All over the world, travellers fall foul of the quirks and customs of their host countries. Here are some useful guides on travel etiquette across
Whether you’re a long-term vegan / vegetarian / raw foodie or just trying it out, I’m sure you will find some of these tips useful. Don’t make these mistakes: You’re eating junk vegan food Most people assume that by becoming vegan, you automatically become “healthier”. This is totally wrong - it all depends on
I was catering at a raw food retreat in the South of France this week and one of the guys there asked me, “I tried doing your recipes back home, but it just never seems to taste as good as you make them, what is your secret?" I’m not writing this to brag about
Perfecting the “bliss-point” in raw food Have you ever heard of the "bliss-point"? It's a term used in the food industry. Companies or chefs who make food try to create the perfect balance between sweet and salty to leave the customer wanting more and more of the product. This is the reason you're addicted
For a few years now I have been very much into simplifying my food. I know you usually see me posting really cool-looking raw food dishes that I make for catering orders, but those are mostly for people who are transitioning into the raw lifestyle and still require heavier foods. After a few years,
I just recently watched a movie called “Just eat it. A food waste story” and it really got me thinking about how much food is wasted in the world and what we can do about it. Here are some stats presented in the movie (based on US data), but I'd really recommend watching it
The inspiration for this post came from a trip I took to the Gili Islands, Indonesia not too long ago. I was sitting on the pier, waiting for the boat that would take us from Bali to the Lombok islands, and there was a couple sitting next to me eating mangosteen. The poor tourists had a
One of the questions I often get asked at my raw food workshops is: when is the best time to go raw? My answer is always SUMMER! Whether you're ready to go completely raw or would simply like to add a few raw vegan meals to your lifestyle, summer makes for the easiest transition,
This year is pretty much the first year that I actually began eating salads, and that’s after being vegetarian since 2006 and raw since 2012. I always found restaurant salads pretty boring, and it was only recently that I figured out a way to make them filling and taste amazing, so now I eat
If you're new to the idea of living food, have a look at my beginner's guide. When you tell people that raw food is good for you, many get scared and think they must switch to an all-raw diet immediately, which puts them off. It’s absolutely not necessary to go 100% raw, you can slowly start
Been invited to a party this Christmas? Need to make dinner for your entire family? Can you really stay raw during the festive season? Yes you can - with a few helpful tips below :) Bring food with you to a party It does’t matter if you’re going to a party with lots of
I don't know about you, but when I found myself searching to replace my old food processor, I kind of hit a wall. It's so easy searching for the best blender compared to this, all sources unanimously point to the Vitamix, with the occasional JTC OmniBlend mention (or a Nutribullet for a cheaper and
There are many rumours and opinions going around regarding raw food. One week alfalfa sprouts are good for you, the next week they're bad, so-and-so says the 80-10-10 raw food diet is the best, some recommend "raw till 4" and other's are fully fruitarian. What's going on?? If you are new to raw food,
This is the only picture I actually took in Krabi itself, the surrounding islands were much more beautiful After 4 days of feasting at Rasayana raw restaurant in Bangkok, I had high hopes for Krabi, thinking they must at least have good fruit. I do apologise that I don't
Tiny islands in the middle of nowhere are never an easy place to find raw food. This has always surprised me as they are often abundant in fruit and coconuts, yet they fail to see the concept of a standard fruit salad. Life has once again brought me to the Gili islands in Indonesia, and
If you are in Asia, Australia or South America, you will not want to miss this amazing fruit! It is full of goodness and its soooo yummy :) There's a video of how to cut jackfruit below! Thats me with 2 jackfruits...thats as much as I could lift them! :) For those unfamiliar
When I used to eat cooked food, I used to love Thai food, so I was a little worried I would slip up going to Thailand after becoming raw. I was in for quite a surprise, as in the middle of all the fried foods on the streets and the general craziness of Bangkok, I
This is a post for all you raw foodies out there who are thinking of travelling to Cambodia to see the beautiful Angkor Wat temple. I only spent a handful of days in Cambodia, but I hope you will find this information useful and it will help you during your stay. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Dates: 11-14 October 2013 UPDATE: Jasmuheen has confirmed dates for the next workshop in Marbella, Spain for June 2015 - please see details here. In October 2013 I had the pleasure of taking part in a retreat in France hosted by Jasmuheen. If you are unfamiliar with her work, Jasmuheen is an Ambassador of Peace
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With love and light.
