tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35711784527233880072024-03-06T08:07:14.842+11:00Eating Your Way to Health – A Woman’s GuideA multi sensorial sneak preview at Emma and Michelle's book "Eating Your Way to Health - A Woman's Guide To Vitality". Be inspired and get ready to share our passion of food, health and eating. We welcome you on board and look forward to spending many luscious epicurean moments with you, xxxEmma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-17225664904489737422011-04-12T20:28:00.003+10:002011-04-12T20:50:46.092+10:00What Is Chlorophyll?<a href="http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/8466/spirulina.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/8466/spirulina.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU">Chlorophyll is what </span><b>gives plants their green pigmentation.</b><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU"> It absorbs the sunlight and turns the energy from the sun into usable energy through a process called photosynthesis. There are many health benefits associated with consuming chlorophyll.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="mso-ansi-language:EN-AU">Health benefits:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b> <!--StartFragment--> </b></p><b><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-18.0pt; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:Symbol;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span>Research suggests that chlorophyll has an alkalising effect<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> on your body and consuming chlorophyll daily is </span>my number 1 detox tip!</li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-18.0pt; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:Symbol;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Chlorophyll has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties.</span></li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-18.0pt; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:Symbol;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Helps with the </span>growth and repair of tissues.</li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-18.0pt; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:Symbol;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Helps to neutralize the pollution that we b</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">reathe</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> in every day.</span></li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-18.0pt; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:Symbol;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Natural deodoriser to reduce bad breath and body odour.</span></li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-18.0pt; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:Symbol;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Neutralizes </span>free radicals<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> that do damage to healthy cells.</span></li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-18.0pt; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:Symbol;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Research suggests that chlorophyll has the potential in stimulating red blood cells to <b>improve oxygen supply.</b></span></li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-18.0pt; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:Symbol;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Useful in assimilating and chelating calcium and other heavy metals.</span></li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align:justify;text-indent:-18.0pt; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-mso-ansi-language: EN-AUfont-family:Symbol;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">·</span><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Delivers magnesium and helps the blood in carrying oxygen to all cells and tissues.</span></li></ul><o:p></o:p><p></p> <!--EndFragment--> </b><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Foods sources:</span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-AU">The main sources of chlorophyll are green leafy plants however the therapeutic benefits are destroyed during cooking therefore supplements are the best option. Chlorophyll supplements are available as extracts, liquids, capsules and tablets. Other sources of chlorophyll include </span><b>green tea, alfalfa, parsley, spirulina and barley grass.</b><o:p></o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-44772305981707410042011-04-01T17:53:00.002+11:002011-04-01T17:57:12.939+11:00Vegies From The Sea...<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-US">These interesting sea creatures are <b>packed full of nutrients and minerals</b> like iron, iodine, calcium, Vitamin A,B,C, manganese and magnesium. Sea Vegetables are <b>great for your teeth, bones, hair, skin and nails</b> and help to keep your thyroid in good health. Research has investigated the cholesterol lowering properties as well as positive effects on cancer prevention.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">You may be thinking that they are going to taste like seaweed fresh from the sea but they really don’t have a strong taste especially once you add them to your food.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>Different types of sea vegetables:</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span lang="EN-US">Kombu:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Looks like a long stick of seaweed and is highly alkaline. When added to water it becomes soft so add it to soups, brown rice and quinoa.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span lang="EN-US">Nori:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Sheets of nori is what is wrapped around nori rolls. You can use these sheets by adding your own ingredients to them and rolling up or otherwise tear the nori into strips and add to salads, rice dishes, vegies and soups.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span lang="EN-US">Arame:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> This is a species of kelp and can also be added as a garnish to dishes or eaten on its on own with some tamari and ginger.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span lang="EN-US">Wakame:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> Soak wakame in water before adding to salads or add it in the last couple of minutes to your cooking. Wakame has probably the strongest taste out of all the varieties above but super delicious!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span>Start experimenting with sea vegetable today! </p> <!--EndFragment-->Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-722273466366587492011-03-25T12:43:00.005+11:002011-03-25T13:05:22.734+11:00Eating for Health!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4G54dThiEdISMy9CsWZWIcQevhIAbNqTifsw56AUoGLTj2ZoOr4ZX1qMQHc3HRb_rmTiw7EoqjLp70CjR_3DIbuM87cVU1YtlIZSfOWXWtHWr00any2Ic_mR9XgFNOWq_ohxqzkHlE2Y/s1600/Personal+024.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587831996297885970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4G54dThiEdISMy9CsWZWIcQevhIAbNqTifsw56AUoGLTj2ZoOr4ZX1qMQHc3HRb_rmTiw7EoqjLp70CjR_3DIbuM87cVU1YtlIZSfOWXWtHWr00any2Ic_mR9XgFNOWq_ohxqzkHlE2Y/s200/Personal+024.jpg" /></a>For the past few weeks i have suffering from a bad cold/flu which has developed into a nasty cough and after speaking with Emma over the weekend she mentioned to me to not forget to eat <em><strong>shiitake mushrooms</strong></em> known as the "medicinal mushroom", taken as a remedy for upper respiratory diseases, poor blood circulation, liver trouble, exhaustion and weakness and to boost life energy. She also reminded me about <em><strong>miso</strong></em> as it is high in protein and rich in vitamins and minerals.<br /><br />So, therefore, i developed a yummy healing recipe; Take a look;<br /><br />Base Soup Healing recipe<br /><br /><br />6 shiitake mushrooms, sliced<br /><br /><br />20g miso<br /><br /><br />1/2 cup vegetable stock<br /><br /><br />In a small pan, heat stock, add mushrooms and miso and bring to boil and cook 1-2 minutes until mushrooms are just tender. Spoon into a bowl and eat immediately.<br /><br /><strong>Alternative:</strong> Add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to pan and add mushrooms, stock, miso, 1 chopped red chilli, 1 shallot finely sliced, bring to boil and cook 1-2 minutes until mushrooms are just tender. Spoon into a bowl and eat immediately.Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-44079877377582047722011-02-01T10:59:00.004+11:002011-02-01T11:10:17.788+11:0010 Day Cleanse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23R9DHIO5_F3ayOiaz5bXr3fbFJwiUoySkBiMIs0aPlv8BNtLysvKl5wgkwYvzFYG4NQCUHA1Zr4XpyLSAZ5vNIBmPWS5zlQxDIJmkcnhuObRrLFOJxAKf7gByuVpe-suc7J_HJujoiE/s1600/images%255B1%255D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568505495424064898" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 97px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23R9DHIO5_F3ayOiaz5bXr3fbFJwiUoySkBiMIs0aPlv8BNtLysvKl5wgkwYvzFYG4NQCUHA1Zr4XpyLSAZ5vNIBmPWS5zlQxDIJmkcnhuObRrLFOJxAKf7gByuVpe-suc7J_HJujoiE/s200/images%255B1%255D.jpg" border="0" /></a>Day 10 - 2 rasher bacon with 1 scrambled egg and mushrooms, winter salad, apple, salad, lamb and cooked vegetables, vegetable sticks and selection of cheeses. <div>OK - I've done it. No coffee for 10 days and plenty of water and feeling great! Can't wait to do this cleanse again soon! ... Michelle :-) </div>Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-64741687093360778972011-01-31T10:35:00.003+11:002011-01-31T10:40:42.994+11:0010 Day Cleanse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfDnCeOCSHTduM-XV-RGohIT7YQVosSyZKrMqfTbuA048QPXOxCmw40OCD7Yrm60q-tiruxmgWGViQzhI9bJiE-0zSjvWlwMtF2WjjJockMo0VluEj4WECN6Pr4uUi9gRMS_tSHWwDrs/s1600/7CAU9ZE0HCAJOC81GCAWKELFRCAQ4EMFZCAI0X66ACA1ZBO71CANG6I9WCALJS99FCAF91XCRCAJL9LDACAT5KVB3CADEN9SQCAFT97TLCADE6NBICAV1U5HNCA268EP2CAJZQ9U4CAJTLZYYCA2UPYLV.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568127210972824738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 127px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 101px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfDnCeOCSHTduM-XV-RGohIT7YQVosSyZKrMqfTbuA048QPXOxCmw40OCD7Yrm60q-tiruxmgWGViQzhI9bJiE-0zSjvWlwMtF2WjjJockMo0VluEj4WECN6Pr4uUi9gRMS_tSHWwDrs/s200/7CAU9ZE0HCAJOC81GCAWKELFRCAQ4EMFZCAI0X66ACA1ZBO71CANG6I9WCALJS99FCAF91XCRCAJL9LDACAT5KVB3CADEN9SQCAFT97TLCADE6NBICAV1U5HNCA268EP2CAJZQ9U4CAJTLZYYCA2UPYLV.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>Day 9 - stewed fruit and yoghurt, salad roll, banana, grapes, grapefruit, salmon and salad. </p><p>Nearly done...can't wait for a coffee! Happy Days...M x</p>Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-75192604599691239332011-01-31T10:29:00.002+11:002011-01-31T10:35:25.644+11:0010 Day Cleanse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBICRgOWOk6jBmYGOHqD7qtPfdkGUW_6uJLKfDvqMiIsWAWI2yAAv7u9FGuiJOLFbfxrKeyW9duH6YRj6WxH9eeR5dPOG78s4qjpWoR5sR-Hr0EbV6DPEHSSE5i3x5nPPKg4Aj-BwTSXg/s1600/ACAZ1H94NCAWESHC9CA68P2VDCAG1AT2ACAOF4LFVCA8B1PIMCAFJHXVYCATG1TKECALBTG2ACAXM4XBMCAGDSX3ECAGOA3WCCA59ZR2QCAQLVNBQCAQ55851CAA8U6L6CA4W0XSRCACZHWQXCARQWQER.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568125535781364290" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 143px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 95px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBICRgOWOk6jBmYGOHqD7qtPfdkGUW_6uJLKfDvqMiIsWAWI2yAAv7u9FGuiJOLFbfxrKeyW9duH6YRj6WxH9eeR5dPOG78s4qjpWoR5sR-Hr0EbV6DPEHSSE5i3x5nPPKg4Aj-BwTSXg/s200/ACAZ1H94NCAWESHC9CA68P2VDCAG1AT2ACAOF4LFVCA8B1PIMCAFJHXVYCATG1TKECALBTG2ACAXM4XBMCAGDSX3ECAGOA3WCCA59ZR2QCAQLVNBQCAQ55851CAA8U6L6CA4W0XSRCACZHWQXCARQWQER.jpg" border="0" /></a>Day 8 - Muesli with fruit and milk, baked potato and cooked beans, salad, carrot soup, fish with yoghurt and salad. <br />Carving Coffee...but still no coffee yet, drinking lots of water and tea!<br />Two more days to go..<br />Michelle :-)Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-5868862057285697112011-01-31T10:23:00.003+11:002011-01-31T10:28:52.742+11:0010 Day Cleanse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKX26j6T1BPVGVVRO0oijOxrOyY8ErYrvb5_ZSk2ZSYOFTqtG1EMwuu1OJRD2eOJmO4P39WpHGmuYneqtw6QoM1P6U9K1srXPHFmcVW8ONBhPpHzG_WxeasqtwX3ZG7BU1vpFp8hNcMzQ/s1600/ACA1CBIKSCA2V6I9FCAGXZ1INCAWMYL6CCAAY4K0QCAZ6TK08CA4SBA2LCAAA7T5JCAIPR8OSCAH35F3WCA3L79O2CA14V4JZCA4JO4RPCAHARI3BCAF8C7WECAK084UPCAWR8UROCALYV1WGCAH1AQQ1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568124103480605410" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 128px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 92px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKX26j6T1BPVGVVRO0oijOxrOyY8ErYrvb5_ZSk2ZSYOFTqtG1EMwuu1OJRD2eOJmO4P39WpHGmuYneqtw6QoM1P6U9K1srXPHFmcVW8ONBhPpHzG_WxeasqtwX3ZG7BU1vpFp8hNcMzQ/s200/ACA1CBIKSCA2V6I9FCAGXZ1INCAWMYL6CCAAY4K0QCAZ6TK08CA4SBA2LCAAA7T5JCAIPR8OSCAH35F3WCA3L79O2CA14V4JZCA4JO4RPCAHARI3BCAF8C7WECAK084UPCAWR8UROCALYV1WGCAH1AQQ1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Day 7 - vegetable juice, cooked fruit with almonds and yoghurt, mushroom risotto, salad, pear, lamb stir-fry, celery sticks and a apple. More water please! Again still no coffee! 3 days to go! Cheers, Michelle :-)Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-52853197611098011852011-01-31T10:16:00.004+11:002011-01-31T10:22:45.905+11:0010 day Cleanse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRgFdCcESvGO2p7WBOAUznwFjmf0RH9xjxb7zurOz2qRWD-OnSpMIcYE8l6Gp18aE8PLbexnNPyCk8ECRTymhaPe_jmH51FgASwySheQeT19M5Py_GwscRmoBFQK13dcwa8Z1XDixA8Q/s1600/ECA49VDTICAXESB45CAG0DIZECATBBQKCCAI4VYG7CAQFFWP2CAUBEKJ1CAXQ4CGICABLM5ENCAERZXZWCAVS9BX3CAR1KYD9CA3V1WDRCATHULY4CA908ZUOCAYN6LS4CAA56NUDCAQLIPIJCAPY76W2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568122487567136802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 118px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 87px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRgFdCcESvGO2p7WBOAUznwFjmf0RH9xjxb7zurOz2qRWD-OnSpMIcYE8l6Gp18aE8PLbexnNPyCk8ECRTymhaPe_jmH51FgASwySheQeT19M5Py_GwscRmoBFQK13dcwa8Z1XDixA8Q/s200/ECA49VDTICAXESB45CAG0DIZECATBBQKCCAI4VYG7CAQFFWP2CAUBEKJ1CAXQ4CGICABLM5ENCAERZXZWCAVS9BX3CAR1KYD9CA3V1WDRCATHULY4CA908ZUOCAYN6LS4CAA56NUDCAQLIPIJCAPY76W2.jpg" border="0" /></a>Day 6 - Scrambled eggs with mushrooms, orange juice, spiced pumpkin soup, wholewheat roll and butter, salad, hommus with celery and carrot sticks, steamed fish and cooked green vegetables. Lots and lots of water and i still haven't had a coffee !! Michelle :-)Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-50754284815975496812011-01-27T09:50:00.004+11:002011-01-27T09:57:14.695+11:0010 Day Cleanse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYgg0eoqDFpSQH7_4K8XPE5cJ2YLKkdQzDvg__jSyxaoi-baRjqgm3blfXggikIepxajgY4YUt34w6UsTgS1WC7_oXVqBgVlD4pionis6t4_8GKE_DcPdeGJpWXxTBHGpeNyH-c2IKIk/s1600/24012011+029.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566630984849357586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYgg0eoqDFpSQH7_4K8XPE5cJ2YLKkdQzDvg__jSyxaoi-baRjqgm3blfXggikIepxajgY4YUt34w6UsTgS1WC7_oXVqBgVlD4pionis6t4_8GKE_DcPdeGJpWXxTBHGpeNyH-c2IKIk/s200/24012011+029.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Day 5 - Porridge, 1 slice wholewheat bread or toast with butter. Salad and a apple. Cooked vegetables with either chicken or meat. Plain day...headache has gone and remained strong still no coffee or alcohol for 5 days now! Yippee...half way through!<br /><br />Mich xxEmma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-63086176787926789962011-01-27T09:36:00.004+11:002011-01-27T09:50:12.979+11:0010 Day Cleanse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQfByPu1x5r08M52VHgBRiPTbBUQZkgxk2kDTHvdbcG25OyxEVqqsnCse82M7A7UxU0AYHhJPKPfDu3eouplw55euDWAqrXaBQrcYwZphC5-COYJbV6WS2-gPlMOVh9hEMoua4l2sRzqg/s1600/24012011+028.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566628072922403778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQfByPu1x5r08M52VHgBRiPTbBUQZkgxk2kDTHvdbcG25OyxEVqqsnCse82M7A7UxU0AYHhJPKPfDu3eouplw55euDWAqrXaBQrcYwZphC5-COYJbV6WS2-gPlMOVh9hEMoua4l2sRzqg/s200/24012011+028.jpg" border="0" /></a>Happy Australia Day! <div> </div><div>Today having a BBQ with family and I'm taking a Indian spiced iced tea with me. Use 2 x chai tea bags, 3 strips lemon rind, 1 cinnamon quill, 1 star anise to 1 Litre boiling water. Let brew for 1 hour before transferring to a water bottle and serve with lots of ice. </div><div> </div><div>Day 4 - Fruit and natural yoghurt with chopped nuts. Baked potato with butter, coleslaw, a ripe pear, vegetable casserole with steamed broccoli and a orange. </div><div> </div><div>I must admit i went a little out of routine today and had some BBQ prawns, lamb and barramundi which my brother brought to our BBQ and they were amazing and oh course a lamington!</div><div> </div><div>Feeling good! </div><div> </div><div>Mich xx </div>Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-83134588524634165472011-01-25T13:16:00.003+11:002011-01-25T13:45:22.118+11:0010 Day Cleanse<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565948832435862210" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 106px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 106px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheE9MTnkZZLNgrpvfWt0cTvT2rwufF1MVUeP2Kp0SuYL3b8ilCLWs7EAjz4TGP1L7P91DICdmXHAvkiARTMftTxXpf8MMFRiGckuwg-VyRtCkU3Ma5Qq142bLax5sIUSDbzMLNcX-VJMI/s200/0CANSHM9ECATPJVLPCAJEIDERCAHBDJPACAV4T4EICAF5FQSTCAXETTO4CARWME05CAT2OL7NCAE5D642CA11JTAXCAIH3B99CAAWLQPACAN9KQVQCAQF7U4TCA0EFDKBCA8QD1YGCAC2L401CAC00SYR.jpg" border="0" />OK - Feeling not too bad apart from a headache and very hungry.<br /><br /><div>Day 3 - 2 slices wholewheat toast with butter, large fruit salad, salad, cooked green vegetables and wholewheat pasta with tomato sauce. </div><div> </div><div>Mich xx</div>Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-65847243079377936742011-01-24T10:06:00.003+11:002011-01-24T10:13:15.616+11:0010 Day Cleanse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaJ1Hf5_d6H3zFmsYSzF-fJpe0WKMt8tl57k0fVUb2JxDG3TOmtx7cqlK1HbjXrbCJyxfI8JN4cTKGNJfxuqS87iPKFaxq6-XjMxg0AeENJ48HAxlT_WvYrF9eYMZYaz3DJpYZcF2kEHU/s1600/24012011+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565522514026755922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaJ1Hf5_d6H3zFmsYSzF-fJpe0WKMt8tl57k0fVUb2JxDG3TOmtx7cqlK1HbjXrbCJyxfI8JN4cTKGNJfxuqS87iPKFaxq6-XjMxg0AeENJ48HAxlT_WvYrF9eYMZYaz3DJpYZcF2kEHU/s200/24012011+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>Day 2 - freshly juiced apple, carrot and mint, then rest of yesterdays soup, sweet potato salad and cooked cauliflower with cheese! </p><p>Going well so far, felt terrible yesterday afternoon and evening but today feeling good. </p><p>8 more days to go! </p><p>Mich x</p>Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-25747258560969028862011-01-24T09:59:00.003+11:002011-01-24T10:05:53.539+11:0010 Day Cleanse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFpEsM9xpcD-qyYiDHyfJcb5CBKFZB2IJobWH-BKTxahZT-KQ_SJMfcjBivbKIJgvUHixvtCBsUvW-An37eSvRpBU8OZ2mQM4iHQavhqssXOnRNdd0Hx-8nSQ58HpGtKkJg9oFYeYDRj4/s1600/images%255B1%255D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565520387582380098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 143px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 107px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFpEsM9xpcD-qyYiDHyfJcb5CBKFZB2IJobWH-BKTxahZT-KQ_SJMfcjBivbKIJgvUHixvtCBsUvW-An37eSvRpBU8OZ2mQM4iHQavhqssXOnRNdd0Hx-8nSQ58HpGtKkJg9oFYeYDRj4/s200/images%255B1%255D.jpg" border="0" /></a>Good Morning - i started a 10 day cleanse yesterday which means no coffee, alcohol and lots and lots of fruit and veg's. <div> </div><div>Day 1 was a 1/4 watermelon, vegetable soup, brown rice and veg salad more soup and cooked vegetables and beans. Yummy! Mich x</div>Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-57582731798627037482011-01-05T13:44:00.003+11:002011-01-05T14:00:34.109+11:00Happy 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9qQAXoPgRdlQR-lqqqxk6-KFil1cbuc3LOteo68P7NOpSz9e1xBUZRgRx2NYbJMMZcn3VSpgvOwctRU48xfk5VEKA5ps7eyR_KYQq2mLWY0Z2Y2VI__RiKrBwoV9VG3pmzk2CTJPokg/s1600/Cherry.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558529108780904482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 158px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 123px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9qQAXoPgRdlQR-lqqqxk6-KFil1cbuc3LOteo68P7NOpSz9e1xBUZRgRx2NYbJMMZcn3VSpgvOwctRU48xfk5VEKA5ps7eyR_KYQq2mLWY0Z2Y2VI__RiKrBwoV9VG3pmzk2CTJPokg/s200/Cherry.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hello and Happy New Year! I hope you have had or still continuing to have a enjoyable festive season. Over the holidays i was book writing and recipe testing in between spending time with family and friends. i am looking forward to this new year ahead and would like to thank everyone for their support and good wishes with our book adventure. Any new year resolutions ??? Anyone found a great recipe over the holidays ?? Have a great week everyone and blog soon. Michelle xEmma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-71330444729860274512010-12-06T10:32:00.002+11:002010-12-06T10:38:17.225+11:00Packing Day this Saturday!I will be one of over 560 registered volunteers helping Sydney Basket Brigade to decorate, pack and deliver hampers just before Christmas Day.<br /><br />Sydney Basket Brigade source donations of products and money throughout the year, to fill hampers full of food and a present for individuals and families in need over the festive season.<br /><br />The Sydney Basket Brigade team is a 100% volunteer organisation. No-one gets paid for their help and everything we achieve is made possible by donations, good will and people’s time.<br /><br />I am really forward to the day and happy to assist! Check out their website:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.magicmoments.org.au/">http://www.magicmoments.org.au</a><br /><br />Wishing you all the best for the season! <em>Michelle x</em>Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-2195796208823274952010-11-29T09:27:00.003+11:002010-11-29T09:58:40.901+11:00MEDIA RELEASEEAT YOURSELF SEXY<br />EXCLUSIVELY FOR LIFESTYLE YOU<br /><br />MONDAY 8 NOVEMBER<br /><br />XYZnetworks’ LifeStyle YOU today announced that it has commissioned Southern Star Entertainment to produce an Australian series of the Cineflix International format, EAT YOURSELF SEXY. Inspiring and uplifting, EAT YOURSELF SEXY encourages women to take control of their lives and get back on the road to loving themselves.<br /><br />“LifeStyle YOU prides itself on knowing Australian women. Our viewers contact us all the time with requests for makeovers, diet and exercise plans and relationship advice. When we found this show we knew it was perfect for LifeStyle YOU as it covers the gamut and the goal of what Australian women want to be – healthy, happy and sexy,” said Nicole Sheffield, General Manager, LifeStyle Channels. “Eat Yourself Sexy crosses genres with diet and fitness advice along with makeover tips and is about the realistic makeover to get Australian women feeling sexy again.”<br /><br />EAT YOURSELF SEXY follows the stories of eight women, one per episode, as they transform their bodies and find the power to reignite their relationships with the help of a team of experts. From the salad dodging housewife whose libido has gone missing to the frantic mum-of-three who never has time for herself, this series will help Australian women lose weight, regain health and reclaim their long-lost mojo once and for all.<br /><br /> Hosting the Australian series and guiding these women along their life changing journey is LifeStyle YOU presenter Sarah Wilson. Sarah knows it’s possible to eat yourself sexy and she is going to prove it. Along with expert nutritionist Emma Sutherland and trainer Blake Worrall-Thompson, they are on a quest to transform these women from saggy and stressed-out, to sexy and stunning in just eight short weeks.<br /><br />"The premise of Eat Yourself Sexy is so refreshing. The series is about changing your eating patterns to not just lose weight, but feel better about yourself and regain confidence, energy and sexual spark. I think Australians will learn a lot from this show... it goes into the kitchens and bedrooms of everyday women and holds a mirror up to our habits,” said Sarah Wilson.<br />EAT YOURSELF SEXY follows the Cineflix International format of the series, which sees international nutrition sensation Gillian McKeith use her no nonsense, tough love approach to get women back into shape.<br /><br />Southern Star Entertainment will produce the eight-part one hour series for LifeStyle YOU which is currently in production. EAT YOURSELF SEXY is set to premiere mid 2011.<br />“Eight Australian women with very relatable food issues fess up about wanting to get their health on track and find a new sense of body confidence. What they learn and how they change is deeply inspiring,” said Courtney Gibson, Director of Programmes at Southern Star Entertainment.<br /><br />LifeStyle YOU is available on FOXTEL and AUSTAR.Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-18775762442458897792010-11-22T08:45:00.004+11:002010-11-22T09:05:30.170+11:00Book Update<em><span style="color:#3333ff;">Sorry we haven't blogged for awhile; Emma has been busy with her clinic work and i have been busy with my full-time job (Breville's Test Kitchen Manager and Cooking Specialist). So, I wanted to give you a update on the book. Emma has completed all her research notes and i have been madly recipe writing and testing. We sent out all the recipes recently to keen recipe testers and this was such a positive experience for us; we received constructive feedback and some twigging and retesting was required and now we are in the second round of recipe testing. So our aim is by end of December to have all recipes tested so that we can start approaching publishers early next year - Wish us luck! </span></em> Cheers, MichelleEmma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-3662868995319790422010-10-31T12:07:00.004+11:002010-10-31T12:20:40.701+11:00My New Best Friend is also Product of the Month!<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfXG8qW468DLVfsyeMsp_nYq8BqIzVbxHrCmjWKKrgEUBXbQBLvCkyZ1-4htaiyAfM8IQbLuHunqH5zWr_Bk4NxdBWj-Itp5KDOGTRgWFSVKT2JJzOsUZc26aKNPvnqvcyyb0C-lIfjY/s1600/kettle+004.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 172px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfXG8qW468DLVfsyeMsp_nYq8BqIzVbxHrCmjWKKrgEUBXbQBLvCkyZ1-4htaiyAfM8IQbLuHunqH5zWr_Bk4NxdBWj-Itp5KDOGTRgWFSVKT2JJzOsUZc26aKNPvnqvcyyb0C-lIfjY/s200/kettle+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534013396187008722" border="0" /></a>Ssshhhhh - I have a secret to share with you. It's my new kettle and it is amazing! You may be wondering what all the fuss is about but this is not<span style="font-weight: bold;"> just</span> a kettle. It is the <a href="http://www.breville.com.au/products_detail.asp?prod=542">Breville Automatic tea maker and kettle</a> and it makes me the perfect cup of tea every single morning. It has 5 different temperatures and 3 different tea strengths. All I do is press "Herbal" and "Strong" and put my tea in the large tea basket and voila - perfectly brewed tea and it even keeps it warm for an hour! Perfect as I love to top up my tea throughout the morning.<br /><br />As far as smart designs go, this little baby is hard to beat. A clear glass jug so I can see my tea brewing, a clear beeping to alert me to my cuppa and it really does look rather special in my kitchen. So bravo Breville on making my morning tea ritual just that one bit more special and enjoyable!<br /></div>Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-84312353865000360142010-10-26T10:36:00.003+11:002010-10-26T10:54:01.357+11:00Zucchini Fritters<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkHOAQNM05N09haxhDRHwgfHBs1naL9IKvIJ9rMi9Nzk5e1FGi7KkdPBwnPydVVQid0fjQE3RnQkQS3PiC6D0q_e_7wZnk2nQwCQreMVNHto956sYXAvjNxyiZx_Gcpye-lOdhyphenhyphenl3B84/s1600/Zucchini+Fritters.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532132042743915906" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkHOAQNM05N09haxhDRHwgfHBs1naL9IKvIJ9rMi9Nzk5e1FGi7KkdPBwnPydVVQid0fjQE3RnQkQS3PiC6D0q_e_7wZnk2nQwCQreMVNHto956sYXAvjNxyiZx_Gcpye-lOdhyphenhyphenl3B84/s200/Zucchini+Fritters.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">We'll ladies who would have thought zucchini and mozzarella to be friends! Last night i made Bill Grangers <em>Zucchini Fritters</em> from October Issue <em>Delicious</em> Magazine and they were absolutely fabulous. Attached my photo for proof! Happy Healthy Cooking. Cheers, Michelle.</span>Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-4947301435225334652010-10-21T07:46:00.005+11:002010-10-21T07:54:08.356+11:00Mint Lassi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSrvhcN_yAC__RxFON8mKk4UIJc53CbP6CaZZ6WBzElDcusY_Z9ffQDRF-o9DrBFLICBaoXCZBJ-sgqmKI4OuJUSQgEhjPS7m0dfXKpvFH72X-9b1txqdd52fbTNn3J_g3408zvhfwFWU/s1600/Lassi+003.jpg"><span style="color:#009900;"><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530233538572780082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSrvhcN_yAC__RxFON8mKk4UIJc53CbP6CaZZ6WBzElDcusY_Z9ffQDRF-o9DrBFLICBaoXCZBJ-sgqmKI4OuJUSQgEhjPS7m0dfXKpvFH72X-9b1txqdd52fbTNn3J_g3408zvhfwFWU/s200/Lassi+003.jpg" border="0" /></em></span></a><span style="color:#009900;"><em>I have mint growing wildly in my courtyard at the moment and I've been using the mint leaves in tea, or finely shred and/or tear leaves to mix in salads or add to other herbs to garnish curries and if your planning on cooking a spicy curry, I have the most soothing drink to refresh and cool down your mouth, here is my Mint Lassi.<br /></em></span><br />Mint Lassi<br />2 Tablespoons biodynamic organic wholemilk yoghurt<br />125ml fullcream organic milk<br />¼ teaspoon salt<br />1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey<br />8 ice cubes<br />¼ teaspoon ground cumin<br />Sprig mint<br /><br />In a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients except mint and shake well.<br />Pour chilled yoghurt drink into a glass and top with a sprigs of mint.<br /><br />Delicious!<br /><br />Happy Healthy Eating!<br /><br />Michelle xxEmma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-59145087050335184122010-10-07T09:34:00.004+11:002010-10-07T09:58:20.069+11:00Pomegranate Martini<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjipsjvQ7EwJOj3uGeejlfOHOmYvBjTJT_7usdi9r5eBBLXdWEbbUU11ga_N-PlCvx_J0ynzWapofUGqUPD8qQEdCodRRPamFOsgBTO8NRomeBnYTQM9AQNy8k9DGJpNxN5UC-CFOmRnzU/s1600/Martini+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525065961122126946" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjipsjvQ7EwJOj3uGeejlfOHOmYvBjTJT_7usdi9r5eBBLXdWEbbUU11ga_N-PlCvx_J0ynzWapofUGqUPD8qQEdCodRRPamFOsgBTO8NRomeBnYTQM9AQNy8k9DGJpNxN5UC-CFOmRnzU/s200/Martini+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><em>Pomegranates are a good source of Vitamin C, B5, Potassium, Polypheriols such as Tannins and Flavonoids. Besides from being good for you the humble pomegranate is delicious in taste and looks spectacular!</em> </span></p><p><span style="color:#ff0000;"><em>Last night after a busy day the office, i made a refreshing pomegranate martini and sat in my courtyard, sipping generously and reflecting at the day events. I used Rosehip tea in my recipe for extra wellbeing and if your on a alcohol free diet this drink is still very good, just remove the vodka and add extra tea.</em> </span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Pomegranate Martini</strong></p><p>Makes 4</p><p>1/2 pomegranate (seeds removed)</p><p>100ml rosehip tea, cooled</p><p>100ml 100% pure pomegranate juice</p><p>60ml vodka</p><p>16 small ice cubes</p><p>1. Place all ingredients except pomegranate seeds into a cocktail shaker. Shake and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with pomegranate seeds. </p><p>Drink in moderation! </p><p>Enjoy and Happy Cooking. </p><p>Mich x </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-16174822667475175702010-09-29T16:27:00.008+10:002010-09-30T22:05:46.932+10:00Get the Scoop on Natural Sunscreens<div align="justify">After the last few days of beautiful weather I started thinking about how to protect my skin yet still enjoy the sunshine. I love summer and feel so alive after a day at the beach, sand in my toes and sun on my face! So to find out what a natural sunscreen is and how to avoid the nasty chemical sunscreens this summer keep on reading. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXC2ILtn8Rekj-UP4-z_cWKlLdknhZyZ-wmwoOyihSTZINIriPNQstFTEVqOVBB0yKcOSYfK5NIpxPyQSH22Oow99Fm_af1MJ014wykPXhs20KSYFzQuwu-0P9BJ6iFqkWGjigZ09ODl4/s1600/father_and_son.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522220544336541122" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 200px; height: 141px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXC2ILtn8Rekj-UP4-z_cWKlLdknhZyZ-wmwoOyihSTZINIriPNQstFTEVqOVBB0yKcOSYfK5NIpxPyQSH22Oow99Fm_af1MJ014wykPXhs20KSYFzQuwu-0P9BJ6iFqkWGjigZ09ODl4/s200/father_and_son.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>How do sunscreens work?</strong><br />Sunscreens protect the skin from burning by either absorbing the harmful rays or reflecting them from the skin. No sunscreen can provide total protection from all of the sun's rays and that’s why it is always important to cover up using appropriate clothing and eye wear especially during the hottest part of the day. Sunscreens are filters of UV energy. They are used to filter a proportion only of UV rays.<br /><br /><strong>What active ingredient does natural sunscreen use?<br /></strong>They use Zinc Oxide (250mg/g) which reflects UV-A and UV-B rays rather than chemical actives which absorb these rays.<br /><br /><strong>Does natural sunscreen contain Nanoparticles?<br /></strong>Nanoparticles are man made, extremely small particles that can easily enter the body and can be found in cosmetics, moisturizers, mineral make up and sunscreens. They are used in sunscreens to prevent the white film once applied. Natural sunscreens should not contain Nanoparticles. Friends of the Earth's <a href="http://nano.foe.org.au/sites/default/files/FOEA%20Safe%20Sunscreen%20Guide%20Autumn%202010%20version.pdf">Safe Sunscreen Guide</a> states "Studies have shown that Nanoparticles can produce free radicals and DNA damage, especially when exposed to UV light. These studies suggest that rather than offering us sun protection, if nano-sunscreens are absorbed into our skin, they could result in serious damage."<br /><br /><strong>What does Broad Spectrum mean and is it important?</strong><br />A sunscreen that provides broad spectrum protection protects against UV-B rays as well as UV-A. All sunscreens protect against UV-A rays which cause loss of elasticity, premature aging and skin cancer however not all protect again UV-B which causes sun burn.<br /><br />Recent studies have shown that UV-B radiation plays a large role in causing gene mutations that can lead to skin cancer. Therefore it is vital that when using a sunscreen you check that it offers broad spectrum protection.<br /><br /><strong>Check List for Your Sunscreen</strong><br /><br />Free from:<br />Chemical UV filters/absorbers<br />Nanoparticles<br />Titanium dioxide<br />Sulphates<br />Parabens<br />Petrochemcials<br />Artificial fragrances</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Emm</div><div align="justify">xxx</div>Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-58931862773330893252010-09-27T15:34:00.006+10:002010-09-27T16:00:32.197+10:00Tomatoes<div><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD89l2wXphqh8ijGx8a4CvB6i9YvgEzbZBwAfyZAQSKxUpFy6HKXvT6FARYifMUyCAQAgMcKwFgr5V4ZXQYMv_Qr_SlhBkWSC_unPHUYzPVoJiFwBnRaICJYKlOjQBwKbeYpUDjwXq5MU/s1600/Tomatoes+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521463170088864386" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD89l2wXphqh8ijGx8a4CvB6i9YvgEzbZBwAfyZAQSKxUpFy6HKXvT6FARYifMUyCAQAgMcKwFgr5V4ZXQYMv_Qr_SlhBkWSC_unPHUYzPVoJiFwBnRaICJYKlOjQBwKbeYpUDjwXq5MU/s200/Tomatoes+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#cc6600;"><strong>I just love tomatoes, they are rich in Vitamins C and A and provide the body with lycopene, a valuable source of nutrition which prevents damage to the cells causing cancers. They come in all different varieties which vary in colour, size and flavour.</strong></span><br /></div><br /><div>Over the weekend i made <em><strong>Baked Chicken in Tomato</strong></em> and here is my quick and easy recipe.<br /></div><br /><div><span style="color:#cc6600;"><strong>Baked Chicken in Tomato</strong></span></div><br /><div>Serves 2<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYIT7V4PafUoqD91qKVZ10PqUDBAYRH0fTvNsYDKKZrPn83q8QMynbTQeCGSC0NXDu8-gH95aTzlsL1g6eep7CFiIfKxxcwZbeY9EIfjzTfafuQUkZZbm4TExVXrOAg8dKqKRZguWXp2g/s1600/Tomatoes+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521468977010060322" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYIT7V4PafUoqD91qKVZ10PqUDBAYRH0fTvNsYDKKZrPn83q8QMynbTQeCGSC0NXDu8-gH95aTzlsL1g6eep7CFiIfKxxcwZbeY9EIfjzTfafuQUkZZbm4TExVXrOAg8dKqKRZguWXp2g/s200/Tomatoes+003.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>1 eggplant, trimmed and sliced in 1cm rounds</div><br /><div>1 x 250g punnet cherry tomatoes (mixed varieties)</div><br /><div>1 x 400g bottle organic tomato pasta sauce</div><br /><div>4 organic chicken drumsticks</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>In a large baking dish, layer eggplants and tomatoes. Pour tomato sauce over and add chicken drumsticks, turn to coat in the sauce. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Bake in a hot oven (180C) for 1 hour until chicken flesh meat is falling off the bone and vegetables are tender. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Spoon a large ladle of vegetables into a shallow bowl and top with two chicken drumsticks. Add more sauce and serve hot. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>(Optional) Top with shredded basil and grated Parmesan.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Happy Cooking and Eating !</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Cheers, Michelle xo</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div>Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-6569495715869737992010-09-19T07:19:00.003+10:002010-09-19T07:40:55.903+10:00Morello Cherry and Almond Little Cakes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wDBOE1ikqqTpDieSDd3L8L4KXKiXapcU-0MYglvyAs0bO-ANUsRgSslDGNMqtbT3WGdNf-4FrlPrB5QlgoZ7y0ZLsIu7XKuHkzF_vT2IGWjZPN_swWaMjiyRU_aTroI1D1VL6BSuYFY/s1600/Tomatoes+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518367471746796274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wDBOE1ikqqTpDieSDd3L8L4KXKiXapcU-0MYglvyAs0bO-ANUsRgSslDGNMqtbT3WGdNf-4FrlPrB5QlgoZ7y0ZLsIu7XKuHkzF_vT2IGWjZPN_swWaMjiyRU_aTroI1D1VL6BSuYFY/s200/Tomatoes+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#cc0000;">S</span><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">pring; this morning i jumped out of bed and made these yummy little cakes for breakfast. The taste and smell of the sweetness of maple and cherries mixed with roasted nuts is just amazing!</span> </em></span></strong><br /><br />1 cup almond meal (or process mixed nuts)<br />1/2 cup 100% pure organic maple syrup<br />3 x 60g organic eggs<br />1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract<br />1 cup stoneless cherries, drained (morello)<br />10g butter, melted for greasing<br /><br />1. Preheat oven to 160C. Grease 6 cup muffin tin with melted butter.<br />2. In a medium bowl add almond meal, syrup, eggs and vanilla and mix with a wooden spoon or soft spatula until well combined. Add cherries and gently stir in (be careful not to break cherries).<br />3. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin and bake for 30-35 minutes until cakes have risen and are golden brown in colour.<br />4. Cool in tin for approximately 10 minutes before running a knife around the edges of each muffin to release from the tin.<br />5. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving with a creamy yoghurt. Enjoy!<br /><br />Happy Cooking and Have a good day :-) Cheers, Michelle xxEmma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571178452723388007.post-87443882687690882652010-09-11T22:03:00.005+10:002010-09-11T22:46:20.707+10:00Mushrooms – the New Superfood!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYK3qikLjoHB0a1V1wyXTJIEep9oOIAPVVlZIiRtH_ddC_Uy5xTpvbDCWu45s5razZLPBt3nG8rUDn3W27Mfb9vdYrDtH40e0wyvBG1Ri2OME65UuTfwqpSsMW6mcv_MQmEEiJlCd4Dw/s1600/mushroom_1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYK3qikLjoHB0a1V1wyXTJIEep9oOIAPVVlZIiRtH_ddC_Uy5xTpvbDCWu45s5razZLPBt3nG8rUDn3W27Mfb9vdYrDtH40e0wyvBG1Ri2OME65UuTfwqpSsMW6mcv_MQmEEiJlCd4Dw/s200/mushroom_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515629076456388114" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Those innocuous mushrooms in your shopping basket could be the answer to your vitamin D deficiency! Expected revisions to the recommended daily intake of vitamin D, which are expected this summer, may do wonders for mushroom sales. "There's a better understanding of importance of vitamin D in human health," said Tara McHugh, a research leader at the USDA. </div><span style=""> </span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">At least 40% of Australians don't get enough vitamin D</span>, but others estimate it may be twice that number. In addition to aiding calcium absorption by the body, vitamin D may help numerous health conditions including osteoporosis, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, multiple sclerosis and even a reduction in overall mortality.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: normal;">Vitamin D, a fat soluble vitamin found in few foods, occurs naturally in fish oils and has been added as a supplement to milk since the 1930s to help combat rickets, a major health problem at the time. Humans also create it naturally when ultraviolet rays from the sun strike the skin. It’s our “sunshine” vitamin!</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: normal;">While it has been known for years that mushrooms also can generate the vitamin, it wasn't until a few years ago that people started thinking about its commercial viability. It was found that exposing mushrooms to a short burst ultra violet light produces a daily allotment of vitamin D in 120 grams of mushrooms without a negative impact on other nutritional benefits, appearance, taste or shelf life. In comparison, one cup of fortified milk provides about 30% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin D.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: normal;">So, add mushrooms into your diet for an added boost of vitamin D, an essential nutrient for optimal vitality! Read about my <a href="http://womansguidetovitality.blogspot.com/2010/06/winter-colds-and-flus.html">immune boosting soup</a> that features the powerful Enoki mushrooms.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: normal;">PS<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: normal;">Have you checked you vitamin D levels after our cold winter?<br /></p>Emma and Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197686655625531879noreply@blogger.com0