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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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Nutty Puffed Rice Cacao Bites

May 2, 2019 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

My names for these things are getting more and more hilarious as time goes on. Honestly, I get a bee in my bonnet about using a certain ingredient (this time puffed brown rice) then just throw something together and hope for this best but then struggle to give them a fitting (and short enough) name!…

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Rose Pistachio Chocolate Bark

June 19, 2017 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

There is nothing more satisfying than taking a bite out of a chunk of chocolate, and indeed nothing more satisfying at all than knowing that that chocolate is made of only pure, natural, healthy ingredients than not only are not detrimental to your health, but are in fact beneficial to your health. I usually make…

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Bounty Bars – The Healthy Way

April 11, 2017 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

My mum always makes coconut pyramids for Passover which are yummy but of course they use sugar so I thought I’d whip these beauties up as an alternative Passover (and any other time) treat. They are gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, egg free and vegan. Ingredients 2 cups desiccated coconut ¼ cup ground almonds…

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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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Chocolate Covered Figs

September 16, 2016 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Check out the post I made about the awesome plant-based restaurant in Marbella, Gioia. They gave me the idea for this super easy dessert. It really is an excellent addition to any dinner party table, and couldn’t be easier to make. Also nice for kids as it’s fruit – but it’s chocolatey! 🙂 Ingredients Chocolate…

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Lemon & Poppy Seed Smoothie

March 9, 2016 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

This is a beautifully fresh smoothie for the last days of summer. The baobab powder intensifies the tartness of the lemon and provides many health benefits. Baobab is an eco friendly African product, which is high in vitamin C, antioxidants, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Poppy seeds are also high in calcium, magnesium and potassium, as…

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Winter Detox Smoothie

February 18, 2016 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

It’s all about the detox this winter and although I usually juice my green veg as I prefer the texture, I also like to make the odd smoothie in the vitamix or nutribullet so that I can get the superfoods in like spirulina, and add an avocado which I don’t do when juicing. This one…

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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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Vitamin Packed Berry Smoothie Bowl

September 4, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Ice cream for breakfast?? Who says you can’t be healthy and have fun! Smoothie bowls are one of my favourite breakfasts. You can literally put anything you want in or on them and you can pack them with vitamins and nutrients which is what I’ve done here. Once again, vitamins C & K and antioxidants…

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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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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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