We Kiwis have ghoulishly embraced Halloween, which is no surprise given its Celtic Samhain, then Catholic origins. During the ancient Gaelic pagan Samhain festival, starting on October 31, people lit bonfires and wore scary costumes to ward off ghosts. This date marked the “darker” season, the end of harvest, and the beginning of winter. Later,...
A smoothie a day keeps the doctor away PLUS free printable 5-day smoothie chart
Smoothies have to be the easiest, tastiest and healthiest foods to enjoy in your day. Whether you want an energising boost before the gym, a protein hit afterwards, something to sip on as you get ready for the day or sit in traffic, or as the perfect morning or afternoon treat. They’re packed full of...
Kiwis love avocados and this is why + 9 avo-licious recipes
Our Kiwi love affair with avocados shows no signs of letting up, and now that they’re in season (YUSSSS!!!) and don’t cost the same as the price of a new car, avocado luvvies can rejoice and buy up a storm. But why we love them, other than the obvious: they taste DE-LIC-IOUS! … is because they...
Everything you need to know about plant-based protein + 4 easy recipes
With many people opting for #meatlessmonday, choosing to cut back on saturated fats, reducing body acidity, environmental choices, and vegetarian and vegan diets rising in popularity, many of us are eating less animal-based protein sources, so we thought we’d share a bit about protein so you can go forth and eat with confidence. What is protein?...