There is nothing better than receiving a homemade gift, something that time, effort and love has gone into making, it just feels that little bit extra special. We thought why not combine two of our favourite things-mushrooms and chocolate-to make the perfect little winter treat, or Christmas gift with a health twist. You can package…
The festive season is here, a time for maximum stress levels as we rush around trying to make sure everything is perfect for the big day. It can be overwhelming at times, as we want to join in all the festive activities during the month, which can leave us feeling drained and burnt out and…
Gut health is the foundation of overall health, if there are imbalances in our gut then it can lead to symptoms that affect the rest of our body, and many chronic conditions stem from poor gut health. Digestive conditions are more and more prevalent, as our modern day fast-paced lifestyles take a toll on our…
The festive season is just around the corner and so begins a month of late nights, Christmas parties and frantically rushing about grabbing last minute gifts. This can be a time of year when our health takes a hit, as factors like stress, diet and lifestyle affect the health of our immune system and our…
We are now more than half way through World Vegan month- how are you getting on? Have you incorporated any new foods into your diet, or gone Vegan completely for the month? Vegans eat a plant-based diet, avoiding all animal foods including meat, dairy, eggs and honey, as well as clothing/household products and any products…
Winter is here and with dark, cold days upon us, and the festive season around the corner, it’s a time of year our bodies get pushed to the limit with stress and we give in to our sugar cravings sending us on that blood sugar roller-coaster and vicious cycle of wanting more. Sugar has been…
Who isn’t stressed these days…Our world has changed so much, and we are constantly rushing about trying to fit everything in, addicted to our smart phones and sacrificing precious sleep. When our bodies are constantly under stress from our jobs, lifestyle, dietary habits and the environment we live in, it can affect our health and…
Cordyceps mushroom is also known as the Emperor’s mushroom, and due to its extremely rare nature, it was traditionally restricted to the few who could afford it. Cordyceps powder has long been used in religious ceremonies in Chinese, Christian and Hindu religions and has been linked to longevity and immortality. We love to use Cordyceps…
We love to use Reishi mushroom powder in our medicinal hot chocolate and other beverages, but it also works really well in food recipes too, and as mentioned previously it’s bitter notes combine perfectly with chocolate which is why we’ve mixed the two in this recipe for Reishi mushroom chocolate almonds. Nuts are a satisfying…
Reishi Mushroom has often been associated in oriental culture with happiness, health and good fortune. It is highly regarded as the most important mushroom in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and was once exclusively consumed by royalty. It has been traditionally nicknamed as the ‘mushroom of immortality’ or the ’10,000 year mushroom’. Found; Growing in Europe,…