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Wellness is not merely the absence of illness, it is a state of complete physical, mental, emotional & spiritual well-being

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Flu-Busting Elderberry Gummies

September 13, 2018 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I really hate the term ‘flu season’. Flu is not a season! Influenza is a virus that, with an adequately supported immune system, will, at worst, leave us feeling pretty crappy for a few days, we may even experience a fever – heaven forbid! – but, assuming we don’t suppress it with fever-reducing medications and…

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Everyday Superfood & Adaptogen Smoothie (That Tastes Like Banana Peanut Butter Milkshake!)

October 2, 2017 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

NOTE: PLEASE READ ENTIRE POST TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT ADDING SUPERFOODS One of the questions I get the most is what goes in my morning smoothie and what’s the best way to start the day for children. I’m a busy mum, we certainly don’t have time for fancy buckwheat pancakes or beetroot waffles every day! But…

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Coconut Curried Chicken & The Importance of Introducing Flavours From Early On

July 26, 2016 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I met some friends for a walk in the park after we’d given the kids dinner a few days ago as it was such a lovely day and it’s always nice to have something to fill the time between dinner and bath time. One of them asked me what Braxton had for dinner. ‘Coconut curried…

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Tropical Baobab Smoothie

September 13, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I’m really trying to make the most out of the summer fruits before they disappear until next summer! I can’t get enough of them and really miss them during the winter months. As our main food belief is based on chemical free, organic food, we only eat what’s in season. If you eat strawberries in…

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Peanut Butter Oats, Acai Chia Pudding & Puffed Rice Breakfast Parfait

April 1, 2015 by theorganicspoon 2 Comments

I love a breakfast parfait, as you probably already know. This was a pre-workout breakfast and really kept me going until lunch, it is just packed with energy. Ingredients Acai Chia Pudding: Quarter cup chia seeds 1 and quarter cup almond milk 2 tbsp pure organic maple syrup 2 acai berry capsules opened and sprinkled…

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Chocolate Acai Cups

March 31, 2015 by theorganicspoon 4 Comments

Chocolate, and pink! What more could a girl want?! The contrast in the textures of the chocolate and the frozen acai smoothie is a bit strange, but the tastes go so well together. The raw cacao gives you heaps of plant-based protein and the acai, of course, is full of beautiful pink energy-boosting, anti-oxidant wonderfulness….

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Raw Vegan Super Berry ‘Cheesecake’

February 1, 2015 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

Need we say more?? We both have a real sweet tooth so come 3/4 in the afternoon, we are wanting something with our herbal tea and this is a perfect afternoon treat… We had made a massive batch of cashew yoghurt and had loads leftover so we thought, what can we use it for? And…

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Blueberry Acai Smoothie

January 21, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I just love this picture! It snowed for the first time this year and I thought it would be nice for you guys to see it, especially Raine, who is probably lying by the pool right now – it’s summer in South Africa you know! Anyway I need my anti-oxidants at the moment and acai…

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Thank you for visiting my blog! I’m Lauren and I’m a health writer, holistic wellness coach and speaker, and at 23 months old, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

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