AIP Cookbook Review + Pork Chops

When I initially started on this AIP pathway of mine – I’ll admit that I lost a little part of me.  My joy of cooking.  I was overwhelmed with the changes and “strictness” of the protocol, and my “feeling sorry for myself” attitude didn’t help matters.  However, finding this website and purchasing this book gave me back that little piece of joy I was missing.  It made me want to skip back into my kitchen and play, and in fact that first night I brought it home, I couldn’t wait to hit the shops and pick up the ingredients ……

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My Sleep Routine Tips

Food plays a massive role in our healing journey.  There is no denying this fact.  However, there are a number of other factors that MUST be addressed for us to allow the healing process to begin and flourish.

Because it’s Winter here in Australia, I’m focussing on ….. SLEEP …. and sharing some of my own personal sleep routine tips with you.


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AIP Winter Salad

When I make a salad, I want it to be the main meal.  The star.  I never want to be hungry after eating one and I don’t ever want to be left feeling empty, pathetic and deprived (ok, maybe a little dramatic, but you get my drift).

So over the years, I’ve develop a few basic “rules” when it comes to making my salads . . .

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FOCUS: July

Well we’re truly in the middle of Winter over here in Australia, and I couldn’t be happier.  I’m loving having my scraves and gloves out on these frosty mornings and then curling up on the couch with my blanket of an evening.   The Kapha inside of me sings loud and proud during this time of the year. 

So today I’m sharing with you my June wrap up as well as what my intentions and plans for July will be. Interested to find out?

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The Third Eye Chakra

The Third Eye Chakra.

The 6th chakra located at the centre of our forehead, right between our eyes is responsible for what we refer to as “the sixth sense”.    

This chakra connects us to our internal intuition –sense of observation, our imagination, wisdom and our ability to make decisions and see the big picture.

Want to know more . . .

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FOCUS: June

Today I’m sharing with you my May wrap up, what my intentions and plans for June will be, as well as my overall thoughts on the whole “monthly focus” plan that I implemented at the beginning of the year. A half year wrap up, if you will.

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