Umeboshi Fruit, Harvesting and Preparation Umeboshi is a species of fruit-bearing tree sharing the same family roots with cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, and almonds. Umeboshi which is often called a “plum” is actually a cross between an apricot and plum. Traditionally made by harvesting ume fruit when it ripens around June, young umeboshi are packed […]

By Punam Chopra, Founder of SpiceBox Organics Tempeh is an indigenous fermented soya bean product that predates to (last I checked) the 17th century. A variety of fermented foods exist today like, pickles, krauts, cheese, apple cider, and soya beans that are prevalent among many cultures and have different forms of fermentation. In India, many […]

By Heidi Spurrell Pulses are not just great for your health, but are absolutely brilliant for soil fertility and biodiversity.  It’s a win-win! While pulses are the mainstay of many national dishes; think dahl, falafel, refried beans, even baked beans, to name a few, chefs around the globe are finding new and creative ways to […]

Sprouts As Snacks My relationship with sprouts started in my childhood. Lentils and Beans have been a part of my life since I can remember. My favorite being the yellow mung and the red (masoor) lentils. Historically, Indians have been consuming lentils and beans for centuries. Predominantly a vegetarian population, the protein element in beans, […]

This Ayurvedic almond blend is an excellent tonic when you feel exhausted and looking for a drink to perk you up. It boosts energy, vitality and digestion. And I especially recommend it to clients after their period, after sex to rebuild fluids and when trying to conceive as it nourishes the reproductive organs. Ingredients: Two […]

Do you feel exhausted, irritable, or experience cramps before or during your period? During our cycle, the body goes through lots of changes; its purpose is to eliminate toxins and prepare the body for conception. Implementing these Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle tips will support the purification process and nourish the body, which can make your […]

The Yin and Yang Philosophy Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient science and philosophy that takes into account the four identified flavours – Sweet, Sour, Bitter, and Salty, and complements them with the nature of foods – cool, cold, warm, and hot. This philosophy is based on when specific foods should be eaten, with the […]

Written by Zora Benhamou, Hack My Age   Your partner is upset with you, but you’re not sure why. The kids won’t stop making noise and your boss keeps piling on assignment after assignment. How do you feel? Stressed? People have different stress triggers, and your levels of stress will depend on your personality and how you […]

Saying that I have always loved to eat is an understatement. The way an art fan might long after a Picasso, I would drool at the mention of ice cream on a sizzling summer day. My days as a student in Nice naturally led to gorging on copious amounts of Gouda and Gruyère. And traditionally, […]

By Zora Benhamou, Hack My Age I recently had the pleasure to connect with a most interesting woman in Hong Kong who has an amazing background and experience in helping people become the best version of themselves. Jo Herbert-Doyle is an integrative naturopath, reiki master, wellbeing coach and mentor; a clinical therapist, everyday yogini, writer and endlessly curious […]

Ever since I discovered SpiceBox Organics makes their own organic tempeh, I decided to get really experimental with this amazing fermented block. I came up with this amazing recipe for tempeh and now I always have a continual supply in my fridge to pop in my mouth as a snack or top on a salad […]

I am always looking for tasty healthy snacks to munch on and these Detox Beet Chips are a perfect guilt free way to satisfy some cravings. I love the Thomas Chipman beetroot chips I get at SpiceBox Organics, but I eat them so quickly! So, I decided that I need to learn how to make them to satisfy my […]

There is so much to enjoy during the holidays. The decorations, gift giving and family traditions, but, it’s the endless rounds of parties and festive dinners that can cause problems for people trying to lose weight, or even those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you’re worried about overindulging this festive season, check out […]

I love having sweet treats in the middle of the day and used to fall to temptations of a bag of cookies or fancy dessert after a lunch date. I now know better and keep a stash of “go to” healthier options when I feel the need. These Chocolate Nut and Seed Bars are a great treat to indulge […]

Do you know how much impact your diet has on climate change? As part of a recent On Purpose training session on Climate Change, we learned about the need to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere to meet the target set by the Paris Climate Agreement of holding temperature rises below […]