Supplements-to take or not to take?

So there has been a lot of conflicting opinions on supplements and whether they are good to take or just a way of enriching the vitamin content of urine. Honestly, I don’t know which expert opinion and whose opinion to believe. However, what I do know is that I have been impressed by the result of taking calcium complex with […]

Gram flour (chick peas): a staple in my kitchen.

A vegan treat: bhajias. So easy to make and cheap, and a great way to use up vegetables which would otherwise be put in the compost or, sadly,   the bin. Today, I used up a courgette, onions, carrots, ginger, and turmeric. A great method to make sure they are cooked to delicious perfection is to grate them into a […]

Great skin moisturiser without the damage=Sukin

I have been using the Sukin skin moisturiser for about 2 years now and can without hesitation state that it is excellent. I have had smooth blemish-free skin ever since.Normally, anti wrinkle creams which are packed full of harmful chemicals for the environment cost a fortune not only ecologically but also financially. Sukin is not expensive and is environmentally friendly. […]

A need for calcium.

Houmous time. Really easy. Chick peas, tahini, natural yoghurt, lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, a few spoons of pickled beetroot juice for colour. Salt if you want. Pepper for sure. Did you know that tahini is really good for calcium? Sesame seeds have 9% of the RDI in 1 tablespoon (9 grams), plus other minerals, including copper, iron […]

Rain forest

So today I decided to buy and to use a bamboo toothbrush.  I must admit that I was in a bit of a dilemma about what to do. As a woman approaching the latter end of my forties, I have noticed how my teeth and hair and general health have changed.  At the same time, the environment appears to be […]