Decision made - proud Vitamix owner

I've wanted a Vitamix ever since I saw the first demonstration. I knew it would be a hero on my kitchen bench and would never see the dark side of a cupboard. The hefty price did see me entering competitions, texting for the daily Sunrise cash cow call and researching a  negotiated price from a wholesaler but no one will budge, and no phone from the morning cow just yet!
So we bit the bullet and decided it was time, we were going to fork out for the Vitamix, pros outweighing the cons, justifications concrete.
Wow, what a machine, this baby is strong. Check out one of the first recipes we made, and start tuned for updates!

Sugarholics take heed..

http://youtu.be/LJVEPB_l8FU

My new Bible

David Gillespie has had a big impact on me this year, so much so that I feel I'm sometimes draining the sugar - and now oil (Toxic Oil) - message! But I have learnt some extremely valuable and, dare I say it, life-saving lessons.
I recently had a tickle in my throat that was so painful my body was begging for a lozenge; so I went to my local supermarket and started to look through the various ingredients on the back of each Strepsil, Soothers and Anticol packet. I went straight for the sugarfree Strepsil and knew better to trust what they wanted me to believe. The sugars used as a replacement are Isomalt and Maltitol - two of the unsafe sugars that David illustrates in his book Sweet Poison. This chart (below) is saved on my phone so I can be aware and wary wherever I go; after all, there are many on that list! See for yourself.

The new grill goes a long way

Feeling hearty

One you can never go wrong with..

Kapai Puku Chicken Delight

I recently finished my Tribal Blend of Kapai Puku seeds and decided on my repurchase to go back to the Naked Blend, which contains none of the raisins or fruits, cutting back on the sugar, which suits me just fine.

I noticed on the Kapai website they offered a recipe channel via YouTube and came across this Chicken Delight. It was super quick, easy and filling! 

 http://youtu.be/urEL_h9_-Z8

Starting the day the right way

If you don't start the day right you will find it so much harder to get back on the bandwagon.
I like to start my day two ways: a warm glass of water and half a squeezed lemon (boil one half of the glass and use either filtered or tap for the other part). The other way is a fruit/veggie juice alongside a bowl of Kapai Puku seeds that I've let soak overnight (8 hours minimum, longer for greater benefits) in warm water and lemon. Place just enough water to cover the seeds but do remember they will expand in the liquid. Personally, I like them to be completely absorbed by the time I get to then in the morning. It is a bit of an acquired taste, but I guarantee you will get used to it.
Eat them slowly and start the day right!