Meditation: 5 reasons it’s good for you
You have most likely heard that a daily meditation practice is beneficial for your health, and for good reason. The practice has withstood the test of time and has been passed down through centuries and across continents and cultures until today. While people turn to meditation for many different reasons; cultural, spiritual growth or perhaps as a means of relaxation suggested by a healthcare professional, there is no denying the profound benefits even a short daily practice can provide. Hannah Staunton, London based yoga and meditation teacher, gives us her five favourite reasons why you should take up a daily practice,...
Raspberry & Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Squares
Ingredients: - 1 pack Superfoodbakery Organic Banana Bread Loaf mix - 290g mashed banana - 50g melted unsalted butter - 50g dark chocolate chips - 150g fresh or frozen raspberries (or any berries) To decorate: 50g dark chocolate, melted Method: 1. Preheat oven to 160 Fan/180*C and grease a loaf tin with vegetable spread or oil. 2. In a large bowl, combine 3 mashed bananas and melted butter. Add your banana loaf mix to the wet mixture and stir until combined. 3. Gently fold in the choc chips and raspberries. 3. Pour the batter into...
Banana Loaf donuts by Nourishing Amy
Despite the craziness of the world right now, we are committed to sharing the love this Easter with some delicious baked goods, and why not get creative, seeing as most of us have found ourselves with a little (ok maybe a lot) more time on our hands. Up next in our Easter #stayhomeandbake series, we have teamed up with Amy from Nourishing Amy to bring you these mouthwatering banana bread donuts, made using our all-natural Banana Loaf mix. Amy is a plant-based recipe developer and food stylist who infuses her recipes and colourful Instagram feed with much more than just wholesome ingredients. As well...
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER EASTER CAKE
For the cake - 1 x pack Superfood Bakery Chocolate Cake Mix For the chocolate frosting - 250g dairy-free soft cheese 2 scoops vegan chocolate protein powder 4 tablespoons cocoa powder 3 tablespoons maple syrup or Sweet Freedom For the chocolate eggs - 150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces 2 tablespoons coconut oil ½ can butter beans or chickpeas 2 tablespoons smooth nut butter 4 tablespoons maple syrup 1-2 tablespoons almond milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons coconut flour For the peanut butter balls - 4 tablespoons smooth nut butter 4 tablespoons maple syrup 2 scoops vegan vanilla protein...
Top 5 gut-healing foods you need in your life
Unless you’ve spent the past few years hibernating on a deserted island, you’ve most probably heard about how much of our overall health depends on the health of our gut. If not, this blog post is especially for you! Since 70-80 percent of our immune system is located in our gut microbiome, a complex community of trillions of bacteria, parasites, fungi and yeasts that live in our digestive tracts, it’s no coincidence that a long list of health conditions start there and why gut health is such a hot topic these days. As a certified Integrative Nutrition health coach, one...
Learn To Read Your Food Labels
We’ve all seen them. You’ve probably read one or two. People tell you to read them, but let’s be honest; what are we looking for exactly? You might be already reading your labels. Here’s the question. Are you reading them correctly? That’s right, it’s not enough to just glance at your food labels, you need to read and understand the information. There’s a lot more to food labels then energy, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Many so-called, “healthy” foods can have some pretty terrible ingredients. You need to be informed to know what to look for. And if you have food allergies, then...