Citrusy Orange Blossom Lemonade

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Discover how hydrosols are more than a skin product. These versatile light floral waters have a variety of applications, even though most commonly used on the skin.  In addition to a skin care ingredient, room and linen refresher or a face / body mist, Did you know hydrosol can be used in a variety of food products.

From adding a light essence to baking, to mixing in with beverages, hydrosols are one our overachieving products.

Our Citrusy Orange Blossom Lemonade is just one of these perfect ways to use a hydrosol

Recipe for a Pitcher
Ingredients
  • 5 cups Water
  • 1¼ cups Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 1¼ cups Sugar or Honey
  • 1 Tbsp. Gaia Garden Orange  Blossom Hydrosol
Directions:
  1. Squeeze lemons until you can fill 1 1/4 cup of lemon juice
  2. Add Water.
  3. Stir in Sugar, Honey or Agave to Sweeten (adjAdd Orange Water
  4. Stir.
  5. Chill.
  6. Garnish with Lemon Slices or Mint Leaves
  7. Serve.
  8. Enjoy

There’s a new popsicle in town. Its tasty, healthy and cool!

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We all love our favourite herbal teas – but as the days get hotter and we still want the comfort of our tea, why not make some wonderful herbal popsicle creations. Herbal popsicles, all the benefits of botanical health in a tasty treat.

The best part of making herbal popsicles is you can make any flavour you like, add in some superfood powders, dairy or non dairy and natural sweeteners and you can have everything from a herbal gelato style pop, an icy clean treat to a creamy and indulgent popsicle.

These icy treats will cool down and relax any kid or grown up.  Lavender is not only cooling to the body, it also calms tension, anxiety and irritable moods.

Hibiscus is also cooling to the body and the heart and gives these pops their delightful and pretty pink/purple colour. Enjoy this fun and refreshing way to enjoy your herbs throughout the summer.

Lavender Lemon Herbal Popsicle Recipe

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups Water

1 tbsp Lemon Juice

3-4 tbsp Maple Syrup

1 tbsp Dried Lavender Flowers

1 tsp Dried Hibiscus Flowers

Instructions:

Place the Lavender and Hibiscus in a mason jar or tea pot. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and then pour over the herbs. Cover the jar and allow the herbs to steep for at least 15 minutes. Lavender can get bitter if steeped too long. Strain the herbs. Combine the resulting tea with the lemon juice and maple syrup until well combined. Pour into molds and place in the freezer for several hours. To remove from molds, dip the molds briefly in hot water and the popsicles should quickly release. Enjoy!

 

The path to good gut health

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Millions of people report experiencing digestive discomfort including symptoms of bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, lethargy and low mood. More than 1/3 of the population of the western word reports experiencing distress in their stomachs. Our western diets and lifestyle are not adequate in providing us the complete nutrition and fibre needed for  the optimal functioning of our bodies.

Gut health is about more than just good digestion.  Optimal gut health is required for overall good health and wellbeing.

Nourishing and maintaining a balanced gut microbiome and keeping your gut barrier in good shape is very important for inflammation, immunity, cardiovascular health, metabolism and brain health.

Whether you’re dealing with pain, bloating, indigestion or more chronic gut issues like IBS, Acid reflux, GERD or Crohns, we know when the gut suffers, we suffer. Digestive distress spills over into our daily life and limits our enjoyment of life, work and simple pleasures.

More often than not, we are discouraged and dissatisfied with popping pills and leaving the care of our health to others. This can leave us feeling powerless and frustrated.

When we think of how to take hold of our health we get lost in the minefield of unreliable information and products in search of ways to get relief and feel better.

What foods should you eat? What should you avoid, what kind of diet is best to follow? Is there one thing that provides a fulsome, complete nutrient support to assist you with relief and better health?

Along comes a whole plant prebiotic fibre, Kfibre. This whole plant prebiotic fibre is from the sugarcane plant with 95% sucrose removed. Whats important is that Mother Nature has gifted us with this nutrient dense plant fibre that is minimally processed through a clean, chemical free, low heat and water process whereby, preserving the important prebiotic fibres and micronutrients needed to nourish our bodies.

1 teaspoon of Kfibre a day can help to nourish and feed the beneficial bacteria in your guts. This is no purified isolated and refined fibre, but complex nutrient dense prebiotic fibre comparable to 2 to 3 servings of fruits and vegetables.

Kfibre is an effective, tested, simple and reliable natural dietary food product that is based on whole food nutrition, science and efficacy to help you get on the path to good digestive health.

Whether you’re seeking some relief, are suffering chronically, or want to boost your gut health now and into your old age, Kfibre is suitable and adaptable to your needs.

Chlorella and Spirulina Super Refresher Lemonade

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Chlorella and Spirulina Super Refresher Lemonade

Combine two power house nutritious superfoods

Chlorella and Spirulina

and what do you get?

A unique balance of greens, protein and vitamins and nutrients

all in one power punched refreshing lemonade.

 

Chlorella’s profile is impressive and includes: 
50-60% protein. It’s also a complete protein, meaning it contains all 9 essential amino acids.
Rich antioxidants such as in chlorophyll, vitamin C, beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein.
A large host of vitamins and minerals, such as iron, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, copper, potassium,
calcium, folic acid, B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for brain health.

Spirulina with power antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties:

Spirulina boasts a 60% protein content— It also has essential amino acids (compounds that are the building blocks of proteins)

it’s a richer source of protein than most vegetables Vitamins and Minerals:
it contains significant amounts of calcium, niacin, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins and iron
important antioxidants: phycocyanin and β-carotene as well as, Omega 3s in the form of DHA, EPA, and ALA and omega-6 in the form of gamma-linolenic acid.

Ingredients

3 cups filtered water
1/2 Lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon Coconut Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
1–2 teaspoons Maple Syrup or Honey, (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Spirulina powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Chlorella powder
handful of ice cubes (optional)

Directions:

TIP: Make sure your water is room-temperature or slightly warm, to avoid the Spirulina and Chlorella from clumping up.
Pour the water into a mason jar or shaker cup and whisk in all ingredients, until well combined.
Add in a handful of ice cubes (optional).
Stir/shake from intermittently as the Spirulina and Chlorella may settle.

Enjoy!