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Fennel eye wash for irritated eyes

Fennel eye wash for irritated eyes

Fennel has always been used traditionally for irritated, itchy eyes and even for conjunctivitis. A fennel eye wash is ideal when suffering with hay fever. 17th century herbalist Nicholas Culpepper wrote, ‘Fennel increases milk, cleanses the eyes from mists that hinder...

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Wild Garlic Pesto

Wild Garlic Pesto

Wild Garlic can be found in the hedge from mid March until early summer. Wild Garlic has many health benefits and has antiseptic, antibacterial and antibiotic properties.   Ingredients 2 handfuls of young wild garlic leaves and flowers 100 ml...

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How to Make a Perfect Banana Lassi

How to Make a Perfect Banana Lassi

This Banana Lassi recipe is a favourite of mine; refreshing and comforting at the same time. If you don’t like banana you could swap this for a very ripe mango. The name ‘Lassi’ is given to a yoghurt based drink...

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Easy Pineapple Panna Cotta

Easy Pineapple Panna Cotta

An anti-infammatory, anti-ageing, soothing dessert. And it tastes amazing. Very quick and easy. Easy Pineapple Panna Cotta Ingredients 600 ml double cream 400 ml fresh pineapple juice ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 130g caster sugar 2 ½ tsp gelatin powder Serves 8 Method                    ...

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Easy breakfast – grain and gluten free

Easy breakfast – grain and gluten free

Mash 2 organic medium bananas as smoothly as possible Whip 2 medium sized organic free range eggs Mix the two together with a pinch of salt For added flavour add either a 1/4 tsp of cinnamon, or 1/2 tsp of...

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Winter Warmer Hot Toddy

Winter Warmer Hot Toddy

This anti-inflammatory, antiviral winter warmer hot toddy is perfect for the season of winter ailments. Take as a preventative or when feeling under the weather. It truly is medicinal and evokes such a feeling of warmth and protection it is...

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Raw Power Breakfast

Raw Power Breakfast

I first had this raw power breakfast about 15 years ago and my father has had it every day since. It has changed slightly over the years with a few additions but it provides such an array of nutrients you...

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Liver – Nature’s Powerhouse

Liver – Nature’s Powerhouse

5 GOOD REASONS TO EAT MORE LIVER Liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods around. By far the best source of B12. Contains all the fat soluable vitamins, A, D, E and K. Contains iron, in its most bio-available...

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Soothing Vitamin C Drink

Soothing Vitamin C Drink

THE DRINK This is one of my go to beverages to ease inflammation, soothe the nerves, help the liver do its job and keep stress hormones down. This soothing Vitamin C drink is wonderful for this time of year too....

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