Tips and tricks to looking your best at any age. Don’t be afraid of a bit of colour!
Unplugged Living and Escaping Technology
March 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A short video poem to help you escape the daily technology-overload, if only for a couple of minutes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKyN8MibVxA
How to Live to 101
March 16, 2012 by 1 Comment
If you haven’t already seen this great video make sure you do. It has been around for a while and is great viewing. Click the image above or click here to watch the video
Lemon/Maple/Cayenne Detox Drink
March 15, 2012 by 1 Comment
Another great longevity boosting “double whammy”. Try it as a daily “kick start”. It’s a good choice for a one day fast, when you would need at least 6 glasses during the day. (Note: You might read about people embarking on long fasts using Lemon/Maple Syrup/Cayenne. We don’t recommend fasting for more than 3 days […]
Recipe for Home Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
March 15, 2012 by 2 Comments
Only roast pumpkin seeds with the shells on. You can use seeds taken from a whole pumpkin but first wash them to remove pumpkin sinew and leave to air dry overnight. Otherwise, buy raw (unsalted) pumpkin seeds.Many recipes suggest roasting pumpkin seeds at temperatures up to or above 200C (400F). Unfortunately high temperatures and fats/oils […]
Waldorf Salad
March 15, 2012 by 4 Comments
Waldorf Salad, diet secret of New Yorkers since the Belle Epoque Developed at the end of the 19th century in the kitchen of the famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel by the maitre d’hotel, Oscar Tschirky. His original recipe contained only apples and celery with mayonnaise (not out of a bottle – they made their own in […]
Wild Greens Are Super
March 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that the humble weed is really more of a super food? The idea’s really catching on and is unlikely to be a passing fad. Scarce food resources will no doubt encourage more research into the nutritional value of these “plants of the field”, popularised in certain circles over two thousand years ago. […]
Why Chai?
March 7, 2012 by 1 Comment
Did you know that one teaspoon of mixed spice contains all the antioxidants you will need in a day? Adding spices enhances the already considerable antioxidant properties of tea. Chai tea is a simple, affordable longevity booster. Chai tea has been enjoyed in south Asia for thousands of years, both for its taste and […]
Return of the Coddled Egg
March 7, 2012 by 2 Comments
The healthiest ways of preparing eggs are said to be poaching and soft boiling, thus avoiding the high temperatures and exposure to fat that create unhealthy byproducts. The not-so-humble egg is back in fashion, but many consider this depends very much on how it is cooked. Those with British ancestry in particular may remember the […]
