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Naturally Sweetened Energy Slice Recipe

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on November 23, 2013 / Food, Health & Fitness, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Nutrition, Nutrition & Weight Loss

Oats, Fibre, Goodness REAL FOODIE FRIDAY I’ve always liked the convenience of a muesli bar, especially for a snack on the run or in the kids lunchboxes, but I don’t like the gunk in the processed packaged versions that have numerous hidden nasties used to hold them together and taste “better”! advance payday loan online The kids have really taken to my home made versions so we now like to use the following base recipe and simply change it up according to what nuts and seeds we have on hand. This is a healthy version that’s naturally sweetened, nutrient dense and has a lot more sustainable energy for

A Look At Our Home Herb & Vegetable Garden!

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on November 6, 2013 / Food, Health & Fitness, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Hormone Balancing, Medicinal Nutrition, Nutrition, Wellness Coaching

An Abundant Garden! Even though Beloved and I don’t have the largest space available for a huge variety of garden vegetables, we sure do have an abundant crop with the space we have! It’s important for us to know what food we’re putting into our bodies for optimum health, hormone balance, blood sugar levels and wellbeing. So in our aim for holistic living we decided to make the use of what we have to provide us with the most variety of fresh greens, herbs and vegetables of our own. This makes it easier for us to obtain whole foods when we

9 Health Benefits of Pepita (Pumpkin) Seeds

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on November 1, 2013 / Food, Health & Fitness, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Hormone Balancing, Medicinal Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition & Weight Loss, Wellness Coaching

Pumpkin Seeds, Oh Pumpkin Seeds! By Dr. Mercola If you’re in the mood for a chewy snack that doubles as a phenomenal health food, look no further than pumpkin seeds. With a wide variety of nutrients ranging from magnesium and manganese to copper, protein and zinc, pumpkin seeds are nutritional powerhouses wrapped up in a very small package. They also contain plant compounds known as phytosterols and free-radical scavenging antioxidants, which can give your health an added boost. Best of all, because pumpkin seeds are highly portable and require no refrigeration, they make an excellent snack to keep with you

Gluten, Grain, Nut, Dairy, Yeast, Sugar FREE Date Muffins Recipe!

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on October 26, 2013 / Food, Health & Fitness, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Hormone Balancing, Nutrition, Nutrition & Weight Loss, Wellness Coaching

Afternoon tea anyone? Try this gluten, grain, dairy, nuts, yeast and completely sugar free date muffin recipe – courtesy of the lovely Tania Hubbard from the Gluten Free Grain Free Co.! I caught up with her through the week at her Toowoomba workshop; a night of laughter, love, sharing and joy! Along with me were a few other Facebook foodies > take a look at a few pics here! These muffins, aside from being incredibly ‘digestive friendly’, are sweet, moist and more-ish…. they really are delicious! Best bit is that you can make this mixture into 12 muffins or a decent sized cake!

3 tips for Self-Care & Looking After YOU!

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on October 18, 2013 / Confidence, Gratitude, Health & Fitness, Holistic Health, Mental-Health, Personal Growth, Positive change, Positive Thinking & Affirmations, Self-Care

Who’s Looking After You Kid? Are you taking care of yourself? Or are you just going through the motions and neglecting your needs… It’s very easy to get caught up in the daily grind and swept away with the busyness of life – I do this sometimes too, which is why I decided to do something about it and share it with you all. If you sense that your tension, stress, fatigue and tolerance levels are under pressure than perhaps you’re not doing all you can to combat these symptoms or relieve the underlying causes. Get back to basics and do more of what you

Organic Food and Farming | Benefits and Tips

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on October 11, 2013 / Fat Loss, Food, Health & Fitness, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Medicinal Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition & Weight Loss, Personal Growth, Wellness Coaching

Interview with Homegrown Health Recently I visited Cabarlah, on the edge of the Great Dividing Range, to meet with Darrin Pateman from Homegrown Health organic farm. www.fcjbunclody.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04/ We sat down on his back veranda, overlooking the farm, and spoke about the benefits of organic food, seasonal produce, getting certified, farmers markets, family, and future plans for the farm. We also answered some Facebook questions about growing organic at home and dealing with pests, like fruit flies and aphids, the natural organic way without harming your produce. As mentioned in our interview, the Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen poster is below in three variations, or

Coconut Pancakes with Blueberry Chia Seed Jam

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on October 5, 2013 / Fat Loss, Food, Health & Fitness, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Hormone Balancing, Nutrition, Nutrition & Weight Loss, Raw Chocolate Making, Wellness Coaching

Nuts for Coconut! There’s certainly a huge turnaround in recognising the health benefits of Coconut Oil from the days when it was simply labelled a saturated fat and bad for you. I was given a book about Coconut oil and it’s many benefits a year and half ago when I was increasingly starting to find more uses for it in my daily food intake. Now I use coconut oil, coconut butter, coconut sugar, coconut flour, coconut flower nectar, coconut syrup, coconut milk and coconut cream! I use Coconut products in cooking, raw foods, smoothies, desserts, protein bars, pancakes, raw chocolate, on my skin

The Benefits of Chia Seeds + Blueberry Chia Seed Jam

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on October 4, 2013 / Food, Health & Fitness, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Hormone Balancing, Medicinal Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition & Weight Loss, Raw Chocolate Making, Wellness Coaching

Omega My! The Benefits of Chia Seeds Chia seeds are packed full of omega 3 goodness for your heart and brain. They’re gluten free, high in dietary fibre and protein, and supply our 8 essential amino acids plus a heavy dose of antioxidants! They contain more calcium than milk, more vitamin C than oranges, and are higher in iron and potassium than the usual foods that come to mind (spinach and banana!). You can even use chia seeds as an egg replacement when mixed with water! Cool! Chia seeds are really a fantastic source of so much goodness. I love to use them in all

Upcoming Workshop with Essential Oils and Chocolate!

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on October 2, 2013 / Body Image, Confidence, Eating Disorders, Emotional Eating, Fat Loss, Food, Health & Fitness, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Hormone Balancing, Medicinal Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition & Weight Loss, Personal Growth, Raw Chocolate Making, Self-Care, Sparkle & Shine, Stress Management, Wellness Coaching, Workshops

Do you use essential oils? Do you love healthy chocolate? Recently I was approached by the lovely Berit Munro from The Health and Wellness Company! this issue payday loans She’s on a similar mission to spread the message of healing and hope through self-love and holistic nourishment. Berit has asked me to present at her next Toowoomba workshop and share my love of wellness and raw chocolate. Here’s the official invite flyer. It’s only $10 and it’s coming soon! YOU ARE INVITED TO AN “EDIBLE ESSENTIAL OIL” CLASS Would you like to learn how to take control of you and your family’s health, whilst creating quick

Reaching Your Goals on the Road Ahead

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on September 23, 2013 / Confidence, Health & Fitness, Holistic Health, Mindset, Personal Growth, Positive change, Positive Psychology, Positive Thinking & Affirmations, Self-Esteem, Wellness Coaching

Dreams, Deadlines and Commitments A lot of my clients have the initial worry of how far they have to go in reaching their health and wellness goals. They focus on the long road ahead and freak out about how long it will take to get there. We’re a growing nation of impatient (stressed and overweight) people the more modern stress takes its’ toll on our lives. We want change immediately, and what’s more, we want it to last so that we never, ever have to deal with the conflict or upset ever again! The worst thing is that we spend so much time

Spicy Hummus MindBodyFood Style!

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on September 21, 2013 / Food, Health & Fitness, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Nutrition, Nutrition & Weight Loss

I LOVE chickpeas! Also known as Garbanzo beans, they’re a great source of fibre and protein, and helpful for digestion. In one cup of cooked chickpeas you’ll find a variety of beneficial nutrients like manganese, folate, fibre, tryptophan, protein, copper, phosphorus, iron. They’re also quick and versatile. You can blend them in dips or patties, fry in a little virgin olive oil with seasoning, use in baked slices, or au natural for a dressed salad. Unlike canned vegetables, which have lost much of their nutritional value, there is little difference in the nutritional value between canned garbanzo beans and those you cook yourself.

How to Create Life Balance and Fulfil Your Needs

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on September 17, 2013 / Confidence, Health & Fitness, Holistic Health, Mental-Health, Mindset, Personal Growth, Positive change, Positive Psychology, Self-Care, Wellness Coaching

WELLNESS TIP – Life Balance Life Balance is an interesting term many use when they suddenly become aware that they don’t have any! This usually comes about the more stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted and/or frustrated you increasingly feel. Creating life balance isn’t about controlling life – obligations, commitments, challenges and bumps in the road can easily disrupt your plans and unbalance your life every day! The trick is in recognising where your needs aren’t being met and attending to them as a daily act of self-love. The focus then becomes on YOU and not what happens to you. Here’s a list identified by

Achieve Your Wellness NOW!

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on September 12, 2013 / Confidence, Health & Fitness, Holistic Health, Inner-Strength, Mindset, Passion & Purpose, Personal Growth, Positive change, Positive Psychology, Positive Thinking & Affirmations, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Wellness Coaching

Happier, Healthier, Fitter! Fulfil your needs and find your balance in all areas of your life: Mentally, Physically, Spiritually and Emotionally. My new eStore is up and the first product live is my comprehensive wellness coaching workbook designed to move you step by step from overwhelm, confusion and low energy to wellness, happiness and abundance in all areas of your life. Just like I did on the road to my own healing and wellness journey! Evaluate your strengths and values. Align your beliefs with your actions. Create and achieve SMART goals using short and long term goal planners with solution focused evaluations. Clarify your

Easy Healthy Beetroot Dip

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on September 12, 2013 / Food, Health & Fitness, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Nutrition, Nutrition & Weight Loss, Wellness Coaching

Beets for your Health! You all know I love making my own dips at home, especially hummus! Yum! Here’s an easy, delicious and nutritious little beetroot number to brighten your senses and boost your immune system. Grown in the ground, beetroot has a sweet, earthy and tender taste and is related to turnips, swedes and sugar beet. It’s delicious in salads – hot or cold – to ramp up the colour, variety and nutritional content. You can even use the leaves! Beetroot contains potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamins A, B6 and C, folic acid, carbohydrates, protein, antioxidants and soluble fibre. It’s known to help lower blood pressure and assist heart

Gluten Free Pizza Base [Recipe]

By Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Coach on August 30, 2013 / Food, Health & Fitness, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Nutrition, Nutrition & Weight Loss, Wellness Coaching

Gluten Free Pizza REAL FOODIE FRIDAY! Pizza on a Friday or Saturday night may be the perfect movie or footy companion (especially if you’re gearing up for the AFL grand final this weekend!), but for those of us who struggle with heavy grains, wheat, dairy, bloating and poor digestion, enjoying a pizza is far from pleasurable. It’s surprisingly easy to make a gluten free pizza base recipe at home to decorate with your preferred toppings. You can actually create a tasty meal that’s enjoyable all the way through your digestive tract! This recipe is only four ingredients, easy to combine, and won’t leave you

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