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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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Coriander & Mint Chutney

January 18, 2019 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I can’t take any credit for this recipe. It belongs to my friend Deepa over at GirlBoyFoodBaby. When I was at her house, she made me a gluten free, vegan cheese toasty and added this to it and I’ve been hooked ever since and can’t stop making it. Coriander is such a great cleanser so…

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Raw Grasshopper Pie

June 30, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Grasshopper Pie is an American favourite, using Oreo cookies for the crust with a mint cream filling. While I’ve never had the original version I’ve always liked the sound of it so I came up with this raw recipe. Not only is it free of all the bad stuff like refined sugar and flour, it’s…

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Pomegranate & Fennel Salad

June 29, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Pomegranate always makes for an impressive addition to any dish when you have guests. These beautiful little ruby-like jewels are bursting with flavour and packed with health. Over 8000 years ago they became one of the first cultivated fruits, and ever since have been a symbol of prosperity and abundance in many cultures. They are…

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Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Juice

February 14, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I felt like something pink and sweet on this Valentine’s morning so I made this beautiful juice! Originally from Persia, the pomegranate has been revered as a symbol of health, fertility and eternal life for thousands of years. I’m always amazed at how nature gives us clues as to which fruit or vegetable is good…

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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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