Nutrition

Rosella (hibiscus) is in season right now and I’m enjoying drinking rosella tea at home. This tea can satiate your thirst very effectively so it is great to drink instead of commercial sports drinks. With strong anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties it can help with coughs and colds as it contains a significant amount of acid ascorbic (vitamin C). It is also good for reducing cholesterol and high blood pressure, relieving menstrual cramps and facilitating the digestion.

A delicious recipe fresh from Michelle’s kitchen, this fragrant curry is wheat free, dairy free, egg free and meat free. “Wheat, dairy and eggs are the most common food intolerances,” she says. Cook this up and you’ll have a tasty, rich dish ideal for supper on a cool autumn day. Michelle is a yoga instructor at Flex, as well as a Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine and a detox specialist, working from her holistic practice The Round Clinic in Wong Chuk Hang. She reminds us that everything tastes better and is definitely more nutritious when using organic products, so check out her company www.greenlittlefrog.com, which imports organic fruit and veggies from North Thailand and delivers to your home. www.theroundclinic.com, www.michellericaille.com

A great way to start the day right, or as a healthy, energy-laden snack when fatigue sets in, SpiceBox Organic’s Raw Sprouted Granola is a wonderful combination of crunchy and sticky with just the right amount of sweetness. The recipe calls for a dehydrator, however if you don’t have one at home you can use your regular oven turned to its very lowest setting. You may need to experiment a little on timings, however 6 to 8 hours is a good starting point.

When I tell people I make coconut butter, many people say, “That’s great, I love coconut oil.” Coconut oils have become very popular recently, especially for those looking for weight loss, as well as pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. But while coconut oil is an extract taken from the coconut seed, coconut butter is ground sun dried coconut, and retains the sweetness and creaminess of the coconut.
Coconut butter is packed with benefits: lauric acid to boost the immunity, metabolism and energy, as well as amino acids, calcium and magnesium.

A Tasty Dose of Calcium “We love chia seed puddings- raw, refined-sugar-free, decadent and filled with superfood goodness, they are such a treat!” says Green Queen. Though tiny in size, chia seeds are supercharged when it comes to nutrients- they are full of plant protein (twice the amount found in most grains) that is easily digested

This healthy dessert from the Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary in Koh Samui, is full of vitamins, and a fast and simple way to finish any meal. 1 portion Ingredients Sticky rice steamed  100 gr Fresh mango, 1⁄2 pcs  100 gr Sesame seed  1 gr Fresh coconut sauce  70 ml Mangosteen sorbet   1 scoop Orchid flower   1