Summer is in full swing and with it we all crave the need to feel cool and refreshed. As the Pitta qualities of these warmer months emerge, we naturally and instinctively feel the need to eat lighter or perhaps consume less to balance the heat, and to enjoy cooler foods and drinks as the temperature rises […]
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Porridge is a favourite in the Azulfit kitchen and the perfect way to start mornings with the get-up and go you need … healthy, filling and packed full of slow release energy to keep you full all morning! It is a great nutritious and nourishing breakfast, particularly as we move into the latter months of the year to
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Tofu’s recent rise in popularity is thanks to the fact that it is a complete source of dietary protein, supplying all the essential dietary amino acids. This tasty meat alternative is now mainstream; today you’ll find it easily at most supermarkets and in many various forms, and can be found in the diets of more
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Its 3PM and the afternoon slump is starting to slow you down. For some of us, that means feeling irritable, or perhaps having dry skin or dark circles under the eyes. In many cases this dip can also arrive with headaches. Simply curling up under the desk is not an option and more caffeine is not a
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With Christmas just around the corner, Jo is excited to share with you this Gluten Free Christmas cake. It’s a moist, delicious, gluten free festive treat. With just the right amount of holiday spice, this cake is delicious and full of goodness, including pumpkin and pumpkin seeds. It’s made with rice flour and sweetened with
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I recently sent our nutrition expert, Jo Dombernowsky, an email. I was simply telling her how great her food is, and how wonderful it is that she has a vision and wants to share it. As well as being delicious, it changes lives. Last month was the opening of our latest retreat experience in Southern California, and as
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by Celestia Loeffler of Yoga and Yum Grapefruits are a beautiful citrus fruit that can help bring a little zest into our lives, and help get our bellies back on track. According to Ayurveda (yoga’s sister science), bitter and sour are the two flavors to favor this month, as we transition past holiday indulgence and move toward cleansing
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Another beautifully tasty and easy-to-make recipe from retreat chef Jo Dombernowsky. If you would like the opportunity to cook alongside Jo, to learn more about nutrition, or to do a detox with her, she’ll be running a number of special retreat weeks this year, including a Yoga, Ayurveda and Yogic Cooking Retreat in June and a Yoga, Cooking
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This easy-to-make marmalade makes a delicious spread that always goes down well at the Azul breakfast table – try it and see for yourself! And don’t forget that Jo will be running a hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop in London, at Central Street Cookery School. Please see ‘Truly healthy, London’ for more information. You can win a
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The combination of the rosemary and chili work surprisingly well – and this a fantastically healthy alternative to creamy spreads. Easy to make, full of protein and really satisfying. It’s a winner all round.
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