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 […]

Love is the first word in our lives and also the last. We experience all kinds of love throughout our lives – romantic love, brotherly or sisterly love, parental love – but ultimately we all desire to be in divine love: love without a reason and without any boundaries or conditions. One of the simplest […]

I generally stick to 2 types of oils – coconut oil for cooking and olive oil for dressings, but once in a while I like to experiment with a few others. That being said, most of the oils on the market are off my radar and I will explain why. With so many cooking oils […]

It is no surprise that the coconut tree is considered by many to be the most useful tree in the world. Every part of this ‘tree of life’ has a purpose and use from the trunk to the fronds. A coconut tree not only provides nourishment through the nuts, but also provides enormous health benefits […]

Smoothies are one of the quickest ways to pack a health punch in a single go. However, just like bad food combinations, there are also certain ingredients that can rob your healthy beverage of its nutritional benefits. However, while some ingredient combinations are bad for you, there are some that can increase the health quotient of […]

I have been obsessed with seed spices as far as I can remember. My mother, who hails from the North East mountains of India always had the most amazing variety of seed spices in her kitchen. There was never a meal without one or the other, a combination, toasted, roasted, ground, sprinkled or eaten as […]

SpiceBox Organics has truly been a journey that has opened me to a world beyond my imagination. In 2006, I arrived in Hong Kong with a wish to promote health. After teaching yoga in New York, and studying nutrition at classes held by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, I first wanted to teach yoga and […]