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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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By Removing Sugary Drinks From Hospital Shops We Are Simply Masking A Bigger Problem

May 13, 2017 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Here they are again, this government of ours, rambling on about increasing tax on sugary drinks and removing them from hospital shops. Don’t they realise they’ve missed the point? When Jamie Oliver set about to change our diets for the better, he started in schools. Why? Because quite frankly, it’s no good aiming this information…

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Cacao & Cashew Oaty Bites

November 23, 2016 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I may even go as far as to say that these are the tastiest things I’ve ever made… I have to be honest, I wasn’t sure if it would even work but oh dear lord they do! So simple; literally took 5 minutes, 1 spoon, 1 saucepan and a cup, and to make it even…

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Turmeric Latte

July 27, 2016 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

When I was going through my postpartum arthritis flare I had one of these every day. For inflammatory diseases, we’d be silly not to. Turmeric has a hugely high anti-inflammatory content so it’s amazing for inflammation but also great for daily health. In India people drink turmeric drinks every day to boost their immune systems….

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Vanilla Cashew Butter

July 19, 2016 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

I have the biggest backlog of recipes waiting to go on the blog but this turned out so unbelievably amazing that I had to share it with you! I’m a nut butter fanatic at the best of times but this has now trumped peanut and almond butter. It is so creamy and sweet and wow…

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Maca-Chilli and Lemongrass-Wheatgrass Chocolates

February 16, 2016 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

The mayans believed that cacao was the drink of the gods, and with good reason! Raw cacao is high in magnesium and all the B vitamins; it promotes cardiovascular health and aids digestion; it is high in anti-oxidants, neutralising free radicals in the body and thereby preventing cancer. Cacao also promotes mental well-being due to containing…

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Cauliflower Pizza Base

August 31, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

We already have a couple of pizza base recipes on the blog, but I came up with a new one recently and it’s definitely my favourite. I use a combination of cauliflower and zucchini with psyllium husks so it is gluten- and grain-free. The mixture comes out a very vivid lime green, which is fun…

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Overnight Oats with Mulberries

August 26, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

It’s Vitamin K central round my house! As you have probably gathered from my recent posts, I am upping my natural intake of vitamin K in the last eight weeks of pregnancy to prevent having to give my baby the injection after birth. Mulberries are the highest natural source of Vitamin K so I’m stocking…

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Healthy Hot Chocolate

July 31, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Nothing’s better on a cold winter’s day (like we’re having in Joburg) than a comforting cup of hot chocolate. My version is dairy-free and sugar-free, and goes perfectly with my Gluten-free Biscotti. If you don’t like spice you can simply omit these, but they do compliment the natural flavour of cacao really well. Ingredients  500ml…

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4-Ingredient Mulberry Fudge Bars

July 4, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

  This is such a simple recipe and so healthy. Dried white mulberries contain less than half the natural sugar of raisins and other dried fruits. They are high in fibre and in protein – just 1/3 cup contains 4 grams of protein and 20% of your daily fibre needs. They also contain powerful antioxidants…

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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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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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