Maybe you love it, maybe you hate it – either way we could all benefit from a little or a lot more ginger in our lives! The humble yet powerful root is the cheapest and most accessible superfood you can find. The health benefits of getting your daily dose are almost endless. If ever we…
Okay so adding a big helping of pond algae to your morning smoothie might not sound like the most appealing start to the day… but you might just change your mind after hearing about our good friend Spirulina and all of the benefits it provides… Spirulina is a natural blue-green fresh water plant which is…
Here at the retreat, we can’t get enough of delicious hemp and it’s many, many health benefits. And after a little read of this, we reckon you’ll be cheering ‘hurrah’ for hemp too… These powerful little seeds pack a serious nutritious punch and are a great addition to many meals. If it’s increased energy and…
We’re recruiting new members for our chia squad, and once you’ve read about all the benefits, we guarantee you’ll want to join us! Chia seeds might be teeny tiny, but they sure pack a nutritional punch. Here’s the lowdown… Fibre! We all know how important it is to get enough fibre in our diets, essential…
We’re back again for our Superfood Series, and this week is the turn of the golden root that seems to be everywhere at the moment…Turmeric! Whether it’s lattes, broths or smoothies, turmeric seems to be creeping it’s way into all the new superfood concoctions, and when we look at the benefits of consumption, there’s really…
Here on the retreat, we are always asked about ‘superfoods’. What are they, why do we use them, where can you find them and how can they be incorporated into daily life? These are just a few of the questions we are frequently asked. So, with that in mind, welcome to the first instalment of…