You know those times when life gets a bit too busy, there's too much going on, and you can feel your energy starting to drop? Maybe you're feeling unusually tired, getting that first little tickle in your throat, or just not feeling quite yourself. That's when I love to have a cup of tulsi tea, also known as holy basil. Why I love this beautiful herb: • Helps you cope with stress: Tulsi is traditionally used to help the body cope with stress, especially when you've been juggling too many things at once. It makes us feel more resilient. • Supports your body's natural defences: Traditionally used to ease coughs, colds, and bronchitis, and to support immune function. • May help support mood and mental wellbeing: When you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, can't sleep very well. •Anti-Inflammatory: Just another bonus And the flavour? Depending on the variety, you might notice: - Clove-like and spicy notes, a little like basil with a warm twist. - A subtle sweetness, sometimes with hints of liquorice. - A fresh, slightly peppery taste, especially in Krishna tulsi. - A gentle, mellow flavour that makes it lovely to sip warm on its own. Here are some of my favourite brands: Organic India Planet Organic PS. Tulsi is such an easy herb to blend in with some other herbs like green tea, jasmine, rose, turmeric, ginger etc etc. Your imagination is the limit :) Have you tried tulsi tea before? I'd love to hear!

As a naturopath and nutritionist I see juicing as a quick and delicious way to add a variety of colourful and purposeful plant nutrients + antioxidants to your diet. We can't eat everything in one day or in one week so juicing can provide a concentrated dose of nutrient top up and serve a very specific purpose. So, in other words, I don't look at juicing as just a yummy drink, but as a clever way to support our health with carefully selected ingredients and specific benefits in mind. Why I like juicing: - Increases nutrient intake: A convenient way to obtain a variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other beneficial plant compounds in a concentrated form. - Expands our food variety: Often we would use different fruits, vegetables, garden herbs and superfoods that we don't eat that often, such as pomegranate, parsley and leafy greens. - Supports specific health goals: Clever combinations provide nutritional support for immune function, cardiovascular health detoxes, fluid retention, constipation and antioxidant protection and so much more. - Less fibre, quicker nutrient availability: Removing most of the fibre can allow nutrients to be absorbed better. I've organised the collection by their potential benefits, including detox and cleansing, immune support, inflammation, cardiovascular health and antioxidant support etc. You'll also find the benefits of individual ingredients outlined in each recipe. You don't need to juice every day, but if you're working towards a particular health goal, these recipes give you plenty of options to support your body through live and potent nutrition. Have fun exploring, experimenting and discovering some new favourites! The weather is warming up and I can feel how juicing is calling me :) Have you got your favourites? Exciting premium members CLICK HERE Not a premium yet? You can upgrade your membership here: CLICK HERE