By Angela Derks / Jul 26, 2017Jul 26, 2017 /
The world of wellness can be mightily confusing. There is a glut of information out there on how to eat, how to exercise, how to parent, how to become successful, how to handle stress and how to be happy. There are experts on everything. So, whose advice should we follow? Which course of action should we take, and...
By Angela Derks / May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 /
Are you a glass half full or a glass half empty kind of person? How do your tendencies affect your team at work, your family and your friends? Be honest with yourself and if you feel that you could use a bit more positivity take these three smalls steps to cultivate it: One: Before you leave for work, even if it’s...
By Angela Derks / Mar 22, 2017Mar 22, 2017 /
Here’s a nice, quick little recipe that I love to whip up for an easy breakfast. The kids love it and so do I and the best part is that you know exactly what is in this homemade muesli. So many store bought muesli’s contact excessive amounts of sugar – even the ‘natural ones’ that are filled with fruit. It also works out...
By Angela Derks / Nov 9, 2016Nov 9, 2016 /
With summer looming here in Australia, it’s time to get your tootsie primed for open toed shoes. Our skin can get dehydrated and dry during the cooler months, so I’ve put together some of my favourite DIY home made recipes to get that luscious skin back. Free from all the nasty chemicals, these treatments will make...
By Angela Derks / Sep 8, 2016Sep 8, 2016 /
Spring is here in Australia and it’s time to shed that dry winter skin. The winter chill naturally dries out our skin, causing it to become dehydrated and dull. For those of you who are conscious of what you put onto your bodies, I have three beautiful and completely natural spa treatment recipes to share with you...
By Angela Derks / Aug 4, 2016Aug 4, 2016 /
I love using ground almonds, quinoa and linseeds (flaxseeds) and chia when baking gluten free cakes. Almonds top the list because they make any cake or muffin so delicious and moist, plus they are packed with protein to help your body repair. Red and yellow vegetables such as carrots contains vitamin A precursors...
By Angela Derks / May 10, 2016May 12, 2016 /
Banana and oats baked together make easy breakfast cookies that taste like yummy banana bread and the kids will absolutely love them. They are simple, tasty and nutritious. I love getting into the kitchen with my little ones and they have a ball helping me make these cookies. Ingredients 2 large bananas, mashed 2 cups...
By Angela Derks / Apr 18, 2016May 12, 2016 /
The average woman puts over 40 different avoidable carcinogenic ingredients onto her body daily. This results in over 14,600 carcinogenic exposures annually! These concoctions come in the form of soap, shampoo & conditioner, deodorant, facial products (cleanser, toner, moisturizer), hair products (gel, mud, mousse,...
By Angela Derks / Feb 22, 2016Feb 29, 2016 /
As we age our facial muscles weaken, and the skin begins to sag. But just as gym workouts can promote the body’s youthful strength and suppleness, facial exercise can strengthen facial muscles and noticeably improve skin circulation and muscle tone in the face Facial muscle exercises, just like body muscle exercises,...
By Angela Derks / Jan 18, 2016May 12, 2016 /
It’s always a great idea to have a healthy, tasty snack prepared that’s easy to munch on when you’re on the go or to pick you up before the 3pm slump hits at work. Having a delicious treat on hand, that’s full of goodness, will help to keep you away from the cookie jar when those hunger pangs kick in. If you’re a mum,...
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