by Jo Formosa | Dec 22, 2017 | Blog, Health Tips
From turmeric lattes to turmeric facials – the super spice which has been used in Ayurveda for 5000 years is now becoming recognised for its potent healing powers across the western world. Turmeric, or Curcuma longa, is the most well-known, widely researched and...
by Jo Formosa | Dec 15, 2017 | Blog
Processed foods aren’t just microwave meals, McDonalds burgers, packets of chips or soft drinks – these are definitely among the worst – but engineered food products are increasingly becoming part of our Western diets. The food industry also uses...
by Jo Formosa | Dec 11, 2017 | Blog, Recipes
Ingredients: • 1 kg beetroot, peeled and grated • 1 kg Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and grated • 2 medium Spanish onions, finely diced • 1½ cups apple cider vinegar • 1½ cups rapadura sugar • 2 star anise • 1 cinnamon stick • 2 tsps fennel seeds • 2 organic...
by Jo Formosa | Dec 8, 2017 | Blog, Health Tips
It’s difficult to be healthy without a healthy gut – it’s that simple. The health of your gastrointestinal system is going to impact overall well-being. The gut is responsible for how your digestive and immune systems work as good bacteria in your stomach...
by Jo Formosa | Dec 1, 2017 | Blog, Health Tips
When you make a call on a decision – or choose to “go with your gut” – it’s likely you’re getting signals from your second brain – the one that’s hidden in the digestive system. The gut does more than just break down food, absorb nutrients and expel...