It’s time to ditch those chemical-laden hydrogenated cooking oils, and reach for the healthier alternative everyone’s talking about – coconut oil has really taken the world by storm, thanks to its amazing multi-faceted health and wellbeing benefits. It’s no wonder organic coconut oil is one of our all-time best-sellers, and in case you still need convincing, we’ve put together a list of the 10 best reasons to cook with this multi-tasking culinary wonder! Please Note: For maximum health benefits, be sure to use extra virgin, organic coconut oil that has not undergone extensive processing, and is free of additives and preservatives.

raw-foods

They say “you are what you eat”, and by eating more real, raw, “live” foods, you’ll find the saying rings true – you’ll be radiantly healthy and full of energy, just like your favourite raw foods. There are plenty of myths surrounding the raw food diet; that it’s difficult, expensive or imbalanced. This is simply not true; raw eating is easier than you think, and there are plenty of delicious, wholesome raw recipes to prove it. With a little help from the world’s most powerful superfoods, you’ll find raw nutrition is actually exceptionally well-balanced – and the health benefits are well worth investing in the right equipment, and putting a little extra effort into your meal planning! Here’s a look at some of the wonderful advantages to eating raw:

    If you thought a raw vegan diet would be difficult to follow, think again. By eating a raw cereal for breakfast and a salad for lunch, you can ensure your diet is at least 70% raw, and start reaping all the health benefits that go with it. To get you inspired, here’s a look at three delicious raw breakfast recipes your family will love – made with natural, unprocessed ingredients and packed with energising goodness.

This winter, try your hand at this easy but delicious dinner recipe, and treat your loved ones to a hearty lentil stew, with an exotic coconut-curry flavour, served over a bed of tender quinoa. This is a really nourishing and warming lentil stew, perfect for winter night dinners – it’s made with only vegan-friendly ingredients, and packed with protein.