Radiance - The Juice Cleanse Co.

Both Christina and I love raw food and I have been meaning to try the Primrose Kitchen muesli for a while. I am a huge ginger fan so when I saw their Raw Beetroot and Ginger Muesli in Wholefoods this week I knew I had to try it. I wasn't disappointed. When it says it has ginger it really means it, and the same goes for the beetroot. The ginger creates a fiery taste and gives a proper kickstart to the day, whilst the beetroot gives it an earthy sweetness. I had it with almond milk (which turned pink!) and it was delicious! If beetroot and ginger aren't your thing then they also have a Carrot, Apple and Cinnamon Muesli - I will definitely be trying this soon.  So for a fast, easy and nutritious start to your day this is a great option. Available online from www.primroseskitchen.com and various retail stockists. 

We were super excited to be asked to create a bespoke kale juice shot for the exclusive launch of Nourish Revital-Eyes Kale Biomimetic Anti-Ageing Eye Cream at our favourite go to organic apothecary, Content Beauty & Wellbeing. The juice shots were available in store during the launch and the feedback we received was fantastic! We've since been trying the eye cream and can testify to the results!

Below is a quick and easy recipe to try:

1 cucumber

1 apple

1/2 lime (peeled)

1 large handful of kale

Put all of the ingredients through your juicer, use the cucumber to push the kale through. Serve immediately.

How would you describe your food philosophy?

I see myself as a foodie with a conscience: I love food and I aim to eat food that is good for me and that is produced in a both health-conscious and environmentally sound manner. My ‘gourmet outlook on nutrition’ means that I am happiest when I eat food that is flavourful, varied and wholesome using exceptional quality ingredients.

Why did you decide to train as a nutritional therapist?

I have always had an interest in health and nutrition (in hindsight, I should have trained as a naturopathic medical doctor).  It is when I started living on my own that I noticed that my eating habits and food preferences were radically different to what I had grown up eating: more focus on vegetables and less on meat.  A break from my previous career gave me the opportunity to pursue my genuine and longstanding interest in nutrition

Which daily practice keeps you feeling healthy and happy?  

Healthy: my morning superfood smoothie.  Happy: yoga, if only it were daily!

What is your fail-safe healthy meal for kids?  

My kids love homemade organic chicken fajitas and it enables me to get a lot of vegetables in them, such as grilled yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices and lettuce, whilst having fun and experimenting with different variations.  

Do you have any must-pack items to stay on track while travelling?

Definitely, a large bottle of water.  Then, fresh apple slices, carrot sticks, and cherry tomatoes: all snack-friendly and fresh foods that compensate for the carbohydrate-rich and processed fare we get on the road or in the air.

What is your guilty indulgence?

Without a moment’s hesitation, 70% or 80% dark chocolate.

What is your favourite juice combination?

I love to mix apple, orange and lime, with a hint of ginger.

What single dietary change makes the biggest difference to your clients' health?

Increasingly, I find that taking away gluten or dairy from some of my clients’ diets has made a big difference to their wellbeing.

Supplements - yes or no? What should we be taking?

Yes!  I choose a “superfood” nutritional supplement that includes naturally occurring, whole food source vitamins and minerals.  My current brand of choice is Vital Greens Powder.

Which 3 items are always in your fridge?

Cherry tomatoes, hummus, and coconut water.

What's your favourite pre and post workout snack?

Right before heading out for a run, I usually have a banana. When I return, I rehydrate and refuel with a tall glass of coconut water.