Food as Medicine

Following on a little from Tom’s latest article on MSG, it inspired me to provide a bit more information because if you’re anything like me, I need more information! Such as HOW do I clean up my eating habits, WHERE do I start? WHAT on earth do I do to start living a cleaner lifestyle? I need personally to have a bit of a plan and some inspiration so that’s what I am aiming to do here for you today.

My wife frequently whips up a vibrant batch of Kimchi, ensuring our fridge is never without this zesty staple. By the end of this article, I'll be sharing one of her simplest, yet most delicious Kimchi recipes for you to try at home! So, keep reading. For centuries, Kimchi has stood as a foundational pillar of Korean culinary tradition, celebrated not only for its robust and vibrant flavours but also for the myriad health benefits it purportedly imparts.

I have an insatiable passion for Ginger! It can be found abundantly at the local fresh food markets in Chiang Mai, and I always opt for the fresh variety for its intense spiciness. As a lover of all things spicy, the more heat, the better! Luckily, my wife is a whiz with fresh Ginger in her repertoire of recipes. Not only is Ginger a culinary delight, but its remarkable health benefits are truly astounding. Studies have shown that Ginger is more powerful in fighting staph infections than antibiotics, and all without the unwanted side effects.

I have always sought out natural sweeteners that not only satisfy the palate but also offer health benefits. More often than not, my search has revolved around finding the least harmful options. So, when I discovered that Kakadu Plum can be transformed into a syrup, I was made up. Let me take you through my journey with this remarkable syrup, its incredible health benefits, and how it has seamlessly integrated into my daily routine from sweetening smoothies, making weird personal crafted coffees and in the summer some incredible smoothie bowls.

I could talk about Coconut oil all day and the monopoly of wonders this particular oil can bring, and the magic it can AND will bring to your everyday lives (so this article will be easy!); it’s just ridiculously versatile. When I did my own research I encountered countless positive stories in the uses of Coconut oil and the crazy thing was, it was for such a vast number of different uses!