Good dietary habits can revolutionize the way we eat and have an impact in our health and quality of life. But why is it so hard to keep them up and what do we need to form them? Think of a dietary habit that you would like to form. Maybe you want to eat more […]
Brenda Wanjiku a.k.a. @shikushapes is a YogaLondon graduate who ‘clicked’ with yoga from the very first class she went to. Self-effacing, artistic and passionate about food, she talks yoga in quarantine, growing avocados, doing yoga with her stepdad and why we should learn from each other. 1. How did you get into yoga? Three years
Christmas – that wonderful season when even the most dedicated yogi struggles to get quality time on their mat. But what can be done when events conspire to disturb a yogi’s path to inner peace? Maybe it is time to take practice off the mat and into the glorious chaos that is the festive season.
Spring has arrived! Have you been eating accordingly? Spring is a time of renovation, birth and regrowth. A great variety of plants are available during this season and you should eat them to your advantage to favour a more radiant skin, immune system and soul. Spring in the Northern Hemisphere begins the 20th of March
Eating seasonally in the winter is important for your health and the environment. During this winter season nature produces food that contains the exact nutrients that your body requires for this time. By listening to what your body needs and eating accordingly, you will be able to protect yourself against the lethargy that often comes
These golden tea turmeric tarts are not only delicious but amazingly healthy. Turmeric is arguably the most powerful herb on the planet. Turmeric benefits are incredibly vast and well researched; it prevents blood clots, reduce depression symptoms, fights inflammation, boosts skin health, can treat certain cancers, aids in detoxification, and may work as a natural
I am turning into a bit of a sleuth/scientist. So much so that I reckon I could give Sherlock Holmes and Marie Curie a run for their money. No longer able to read a single paragraph of a blog, book or report without double checking and cross referencing everything. I have taken my investigations even
Once thought as the seat of emotions and intelligence, the heart has always been a recurring topic of discussion in the search for a better understanding of the body. Here nutritionist and yogi Elisa Pineda looks at the foods we can eat for maximum heart health. We now know that alongside the heart’s real function of
This is a relaxing dessert and has the added benefit of calming the mind…yes, it’s true! “Kuzu” is a powder made from a strong root vegetable that grows deep in the ground. It is believed to help reduce high blood pressure and stabilize blood sugars. It has long been used to aid digestion and heal digestive
A nutritious and delicious meal stuffed with protein and veggies. I love finding and creating recipes to my liking and making them as healthy and flavourful as possible. I used to eat plain grilled chicken for lunch and dinner when I was bodybuilding. I thought I needed to sacrifice eating delicious foods to look good
