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Girl to Woman - Something We All Want to be a Part of

23/1/2018

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Women’s Health practitioner, Sara Harris, founded the Girl to Woman Project through the inspiration of Natalie Benhayon and Esoteric Women’s Health  (EWH) in 2013. Now a part of EWH and held by an incredible team of volunteers, The Girl to Woman Festival is growing bigger by the year, with more and more people naturally wanting to be a part of it. Sara shares her overview of our most recent festival in Lennox Head. For the 4th year running, this festival is proving to be iconic and a favourite holiday event for families all the way down the east coast. And there is so much more to come…

​Imagine a movement where girls everywhere rise-up and meet the world with all that they truly are, and where they step out into life with true confidence and knowing the value they have to offer simply by being themselves. Imagine a movement where girls are celebrated, deeply cherished and nurtured in a way that gives them full permission to let us all know who they are, without one ounce of compromise. This movement is real and it’s happening.
 
The Girl to Woman Festival has just been held in Lennox Head NSW for the 4th year running, and what an incredible success it was. It was a fantastic turn out with local community members and others coming from towns further along the coast from Queensland right down to Melbourne. The true success was in the experience. The joy that was emanating from everyone in attendance was palpable. Endless activities were provided for the girls, their families and community members to participate in. The conversations everywhere were rich, supportive and very real – whether you were in the line for some of the awesome food that was being served by The Belle pop-up café, in an open discussion forum on parenting, making an empowerment cape or flower garland, or having your nails painted – it was all the same.
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​​The quality of the festival and the absolute purity and integrity it is founded in was felt by all and it was only natural to be a part of it and to be in the movement and the flow of the day.

Today’s current view of girls in society is a far cry from the depth of honouring that is offered through the Girl to Woman initiative. Various research shows that girls' sense of themselves and feeling good about themselves, drops away in the early teenage years into a steady decline, often without recovering. Mental health and well-being research also demonstrates a decline, consistent across the board, regardless of other factors such as socio-economic influences. Our media is feeding on a market of young people who are desperately trying to find an identity and wanting to ‘fit in’. Fitting in is the security everyone wants because everyone is doing it. To not go along with the crowd is a brave and courageous move which is impossible to do discretely. We have online bullying and abuse coming from every angle. Social media is a part of everyday life where children are immersed in an online/offline world all melded into one, which can be very confusing to navigate, and of which the effects can be devastating. 
 
The reality is, young people are dying at the hands of a world we have all created. And girls are not growing up with a reflection that is confirming them to the very core of their being, where they can see what is being offered through the empty airbrushed images or the pressure of ‘fitting in’, verses staying true to one’s self, and say ‘No thank you…not for me.’
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Over 150 volunteers thus far have come together, under the banner of Esoteric Women’s Health, in support of the Girl to Woman initiative to support girls to have the opportunity to stay being the amazingness that they already are – and know that they don’t have to lose this along the way, they can take it with them into being the amazing women that they deserve to be and that the world so desperately needs. The way this festival comes together is nothing short of magical and spectacular…yet feels effortless and seamless with a group of people coming together with a unified purpose and a dedication to making true change.
 
In truth, we all want this for girls. Not just the girls in our family or the ones we know personally, but for all girls everywhere. We all want them to know how precious they are and how much we adore having them in our lives. Every girl deserves to be deeply loved and adored. This festival, this movement, is for us all. For us to know that we are part of something amazing. And that that ‘amazing’ is within each and every one of us - which we have a responsibility to show to the world and to let them know who we are. As the song says -  ‘An Amazing Girl to an Amazing Woman’ - an anthem for every person and every household, everywhere on the planet. A song that confirms us all and one that girls will not forget. The power of Miranda Benhayon’s voice, the lyrics from Michael Benhayon and the way Natalie then presented it to us all, was a gift beyond measure. Esoteric Women’s Health & Girl to Woman Director, Natalie Benhayon has called it – Girl to Woman is going global! 

By Sara Harris
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Photography by Matt Paul

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From the Girl To Woman Market Stalls – Conversations With Dads

17/1/2018

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Kristy Wood has been volunteering at a number of Girl to Woman local market stalls in the lead up to the 2018 G2W Festival at Lennox Head. Here she shares some of the conversations she has had with dads regarding the upcoming Festival.

What I have noticed is just how much dads respond to the Festival.

At one of the markets, a mother and father walked into the stall with their six year old daughter. The daughter eagerly sat down to have her nails painted and the father asked what the festival is about. When we shared that it is about celebrating and appreciating girls for who they are and what they bring, he loved this and said it was very needed. 
 
He shared that he was a truck driver who had worked in the industry for many years. He told us how he used to work long hours and how he would try to push each job to get it done as fast as he could.  “Now since my daughter has come along, it’s totally different. There is nothing more that I love than to come home to her , and while I want to get back to her as quick as I can, I don’t push it anymore because I want to make sure I get home”.
 
When he went on to share how much he loved having a daughter, she overheard him speaking and she lit up.
 
“When she came along it changed me,” he said, “it softened me and I just totally adore her. There is nothing more gorgeous than when I get to come home and look at her or cuddle her.”
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His appreciation for his daughter and what she brings to his life was bursting out of him.
 
About twenty minutes later, another family came along who also had a six-year-old girl. Within minutes her father was opening up about the pressures of working long hours as a medical specialist.
 
He also realised the need to look after himself more, as it had begun to affect how much he could interact and be there for his daughter. “Now I make sure I rest when I can because spending time and being with her is really important to me,” he said. He then shared what he loved about having a daughter: “You get home from these night shifts and then a few hours later in the morning she will come into the room and her smile just brightens up the place.”
 
It was as if these men had so much that they wanted to share about how much of a joy it is for them to have a daughter, but they had not had an avenue to say it.
 
I was reflecting on these men as I drove away from the markets. I realised that so often we don’t have these conversations. We will often talk about how challenging it is raising kids, which it is. But how often do parents, fathers in particular, stop and get the opportunity to share with others the blessing that a daughter brings to their lives? I realised how important it is to make the space to express the love that is there.
 
I have noticed in my years as a teacher that, as girls approach their teen years, those who have fathers who openly cherish and adore them and have not held this back, often have a more solid sense of themselves. They seem to be more comfortable in their own skin and are not as easily swayed but able to hold more steady in themselves.
 
 By Kristy Wood
 
The Girl To Woman Festival takes place at Lennox Head Sunday the 21st of January. For more information and to book tickets, please visit the website: http://girltowoman.com.au. The first 150 young women who book online will receive a free giftbag.
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Getting a job: Growing your Bank Account AND You

30/12/2017

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Working with young people in the Job Services sector, Sarah Davis sees first hand the value of getting a job and the contribution young people can make to their own lives, as well as to the wider community.

I love my job. I support young people to get work.  I love seeing the transformation that occurs when they start working – some for the first time, others after some work experience through school or voluntary work. They walk a little taller, feel more confident, have a solidness about them that was always there but seems to come out more.

Learning new skills and having experiences certainly grows us as individuals. But it is more than that. When you work, you contribute. When you work you are in relationship with others and the world. Work gives us purpose, and whatever it is that we may be doing - hospitality, retail, construction or administration - that purpose is to bring ourselves to the world.

Everyone has their own expression to bring. A young woman I know is quiet as she serves coffees and the customers love the fact that she remembers their name and what they want. Another young woman is outgoing and talks openly with her customers about her dogs at home and what she did on the weekend. They love her openness and the fact that she seems interested in their life too. Another young woman I know works really well in a team and is naturally a leader of others through her respect, sense of equality and honesty.
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We all have something unique and special to bring to the world – the essence of who we are.  

Work is a great way to do this as it brings us out into relationship with the world and other people. And then there’s earning money – what a great thing that is! You can buy your own things, shape your own future and save to build independence like a car or house deposit.

Perhaps the most inspiring thing I see emerge as the young people I work with get a job, is that the fact that they ‘walk a little taller’. It is as though they feel more valued and valuable through working – and to me this comes from contributing (we are born to work!), but also from discovering things about yourself as you interact with the world through work. When challenges arise, observing how you respond to them. When you learn a new skill, appreciating that and also encouraging yourself if you are having a tough day. 

Being in life through work is great as you learn and grow, but also the world gets you and the essence that you bring. So everybody benefits.

By Sarah Davis, Youth Workshop Facilitator, Job Services
​Photography by Dean Whitling

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Make-up: Confirming The Beauty Within

26/11/2017

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Rachael Evans explores how make-up can be used to celebrate our inner beauty, rather than wearing it as a mask to hide behind.

Do you remember as a young girl watching in awe as your mother put on her lipstick while dreaming of the day when you’d get to do the same? What is it about make-up that can be so captivating? Whether it’s perfume, eye shadow or lipstick, the space to express ourselves through a style or look we like is endless when it comes to cosmetics. The array of colours, textures, scents and brands are enormous if not startling when beginning the journey with make-up. So why do women wear it? Why do girls want to wear it? Why don’t some women wear it at all?  And is it something we feel we need?
 
Through the Girl To Woman Festival I have witnessed first hand the enjoyment of make-up in young girls and women and how their entire demeanor changes when they are met with the opportunity to express themselves in this way.
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The big difference here is that the girls are invited to celebrate their inner beauty with the make-up and not used as a cover-up or a mask to hide.
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There is a lot of activity in the world about women, teens and even younger girls not liking how they look and there is a lot of products, fads and ‘must-haves’ on the market that promise to ‘fix’ these issues. But, as I have experienced, nothing can solve these issues like confirming, nurturing and enjoying who you are from the inside out. This is where the joy of make-up can be used to play with, experiment with and celebrate the gorgeous-ness that is within every single woman and girl in this world. 

By Rachael Evans
Photography by Clayton Lloyd

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Social Media Addict

19/11/2017

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Living in an increasingly social media saturated era, young people are on the frontlines when it comes to understanding the impacts this can have. This honest and inspiring article is from a 16-year-old young woman who shares her experience of coming through a social media addiction.
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​Social media addict… I feel is a proper term to describe myself. I used to constantly check my phone and be obsessed with looking at what my friends and other people were doing. In my spare time, instead of talking to my family I would be on my phone checking people's Instagram profiles and pictures or making sure I was updated with the latest trends. It was unhealthy and detrimental to my mental health however I didn’t feel like changing, and as the law of madness states; don’t expect a different result by doing the same thing.

It wasn't until I spiraled into severe depression around the start of this year that I was able to realise that there was something very wrong. I went to doctors, got blood tests and underwent therapy because of the horrible thoughts running through my mind. I was starting to scare myself and everyone around me. Eventually I went on medication but that didn’t help the constant anxiety and depression I felt every day. I used to go home from school and spend hours on my phone, making sure I wasn’t forgotten about in the eyes of others.

For months I woke up at around 2 or 3 in the morning, only able to get around 4 hours of sleep. I sometimes clenched my teeth subconsciously in the night and woke up in immense pain. It turns out the reason I was clenching my teeth was due to …. well you guessed it, emotional stress and anxiety. I was tired, anxious and tense every single day but I never told anybody as I didn’t want to burden my family or friends.  I knew I was making myself extremely sick and I hit rock bottom… it was time for a change.

My mom and I had a huge fight and she finally took my phone away from me. I told her to not give it back no matter how much I would beg or plead of her; I needed to do this for myself. So there began probably the worst weekend I’ve experienced in a long time. My phone was gone and I felt alone and really scared. The dependence I had on that electronic device was so strong and absolutely terrifying.
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Similar to any addict, I started experiencing withdrawals.
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I distinctly remember having a panic attack in the middle of the shopping mall and my heart felt like it was on fire. The pain in my chest was completely indescribable. The sense of helplessness and stupidity overwhelmed me because I was getting so worked up over a phone. However to me it wasn’t just a phone, it was my safe place, my comfort zone and my connection with the outside world. Without it I felt like nobody would care about me or want to talk to me.

Not having my phone made me realise how much spare time I had. I suddenly didn’t know what to do with myself so I started playing the guitar and singing. It was extremely therapeutic and it distracted me from my thoughts which was what I needed at that time. I then started talking to my mom more and our relationship became stronger, she helped me through my difficulties and encouraged me to pursue more hobbies. My family noticed a change in my behavior, I was less anxious and tense and I started living in the moment. That weekend was the start of something incredible; I just didn’t know it yet. I remember sleeping most of the day because I was so tired, since my brain was finally relaxed without the overuse of social media, months and months of sleep finally caught up with me. I felt like I needed to sleep for about 3 days straight because my brain wasn’t constantly active anymore and I had peace of mind.

Similar to a lot of people, I have a massive fear of being alone. I thought that if my social media disappeared than so would I, and my friends wouldn’t care about me anymore because I wasn’t constantly available to them. However it actually had a reverse effect. 
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My friends missed talking to me, therefore in school there was a lot to catch up on. We are all still equally close and I realise that the fear I had was just in my head and nobody forgot me, they actually missed me. Sometimes we all believe that our thoughts are reality, but they are just thoughts. I definitely have a habit of jumping to conclusions and thinking about the worst possible outcomes, however there are so many positive experiences that I gained from not having my phone. I was able to concentrate better in my studies, I developed a stronger relationship with my family and friends, I could finally sleep for more than 4 hours, my anxiety and depression drastically decreased and I was given a platform to talk to all of you and share my story.
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In today’s modern society, social media feels like a requirement, however I’m here to tell you that I don’t believe you need it. Of course keeping connections with your friends is extremely important, however not when it becomes an unhealthy and constant dependence. My experience was extremely challenging, it tested my willpower and sanity however it was definitely worth it. I encourage all of you to try this especially if you experience depression or anxiety. Our generation needs to know that social media is not everything, it’s usually a waste of time and you won’t gain much from constantly being on it. We shouldn’t feel the need to post a collection of pictures that reflects the ‘perfect life’ we are living or send irrelevant snapchats to people or check what everyone else is doing or worry that you aren’t having the amazing life that everybody seems to have. Please stop living through your phone and start living out there, in the real world. ​​

​Mae, 16 years, Brisbane
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super seed pumpkin & broccoli salad

22/10/2017

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A scrumptious salad with a bit of oomph! This gluten free, dairy free, healthy salad recipe has loads of vitamins and minerals to keep you full whilst nourishing your body. With added crunch from a mix of nutritous seeds, this super seed salad will provide your body with a good dose of nutrients. 

This super healthy salad makes for a great lunch or a light dinner with added protein of choice. 

Nourish 101: 
  • This super-seed super-salad provides your body with a balanced source of vitamins and minerals with its nutrient-rich ingredients.
  • Pumpkin is a powerhouse of anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin A and C necessary for maintaining healthy skin, eye sight and mucus membranes. 
  • Broccoli is a rich source of vitamin K (needed for healthy bones and utilisation of calcium), vitamin C (boosting your immune system) and chromium (helping to reduce sugar cravings). 
  • Pumpkin seeds are rich in iron, protein, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and zinc.
  • Sunflower Seeds are a good source the amino acid tryptophan as well as rich in vitamin E, B-complex vitamins and folic acid and minerals calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, selenium and zinc.
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  • Pine Nuts are packed full of vitamins E and K as well as minerals magnesium, zinc and manganese. 
  • Sesame Seeds are a fantastic source of non-dairy calcium. They also provide a source of magnesium, zinc, iron, selenium and copper. The phytosterols founds in sesame seeds are also helpful in lowering blood cholesterol. 
Recipe
Ingredients:
  • 1/4 small Pumpkin, diced 
  • 1 head Broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 4 cups Leafy Salad Greens
  • 3 teaspoons Olive Oil 
  • Juice of 1/2 Lemon
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Leaves, finely chopped 
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Sunflower Seeds 
  • 1 tablespoon Pine Nuts
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Seeds (white &/or black)
Method:
  1. Steam pumpkin and broccoli until just tender. Set aside. (Cool if preferred). 
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice and herbs. 
  3. Add salad greens and toss to dress leaves. 
  4. Toast pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts and sesame seeds for a few minutes in a frying pan. 
  5. Add pumpkin and broccoli to salad leaves and sprinkle with toasted seeds just before serving.
Make It Personal: 
  • Add your choice of poached or boiled eggs, cooked salmon, cooked and shredded chicken or canned salmon/tuna to boost protein content. 
  • You can either serve this salad with warm pumpkin or broccoli or cooked and chilled depending on your liking.
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Girl to Woman Tenterfield - Living Resumes Stall

8/9/2017

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​Living Resumes: Documenting Their Awesomeness! 
The purpose of this stall was to offer the girls an opportunity to document their qualities, goals and wisdom on a laminated sheet that they could take away for their personal records. This also included a photo of themselves.

Identifying their qualities 
Just as a work resume requires us to list skills and experience, so too the Living Resume asked the girls to identify the qualities they bring to the world. 
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The girls were amazing in how they were willing to share their qualities - with kindness, love and honesty shared most often.

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What message would you give your younger self? 
When asked this question, the girls offered some gems which we could all learn from:
“Be You”
“Always trust yourself”
"Don’t care what people think of you!"
“Feel beautiful no matter what anyone else says”
“Don’t hang out with people that are jealous of you”

Whose Role Model are you?
In addition to supporting them to identify their qualities and offer their wisdom, we asked the girls whose role models they are. Common responses included: friends, brothers, sisters, pets and even parents!
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Pumpkin and Kale Soup

14/5/2017

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Oh how I love a bowl of warm pumpkin soup. This is such a simple recipe with a twist of green vege ;) 

Using fresh, whole food ingredients this recipe is naturally gluten free and dairy free.
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Did you know many store-bought stocks may contain gluten, lactose and yeast? I recommend finding a brand free from these ingredients and free from flavour enhancers or excess salt, or alternatively you can make your own vegetable stock and freeze in batches for ready-to-go soup stock. 

Nourish 101:
  • Soup is a great meal to nourish your body with nutrients. Fantastic for lunch, dinner or even breakfast, soups are an easy to digest meal. 
  • Soup is also a great way to get kids to enjoy vegetables, especially some of those they wouldn't typically eat whole. 
  • Pumpkin is a powerhouse of anti-oxidant vitamins such as vitamin A and C necessary for maintaining healthy skin, eye sight and mucus membranes. 
  • Kale, the popular super-vege, is loaded with minerals and vitamins.  It contains health promoting nutrients such as iron, magnesium,manganese, vitamins K, A and C as well as fibre. 
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​Recipe
Ingredients:
  • 5 Garlic Cloves, crushed 
  • 1 large bunch Kale, woody stems removed, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2kg Pumpkin, peeled and diced into large pieces
  • 1.25L Stock or well seasoned water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground Nutmeg
  • Pinch Pink Salt 
  • Generous Amount of Black Pepper
Method:
  1. In an extra large saucepan or soup pot saute garlic and kale in olive oil for 3-4 minutes. 
  2. Add pumpkin, stock, nutmeg, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until pumpkin is tender.
  3. In a blender (I use Vitamix for all of my pureed soups) or food processor puree ingredients until smooth.
Make It Personal:
  • Garnish with fresh chives or spring onions, chopped.
  • Add 1 cup baby spinach leaves before pureeing.
  • Add 11/2 head broccoli florets with pumpkin. 
Sensitive to FODMAPs?
  • Omit fresh garlic and add 2 tablespoons garlic infused olive oil. 
  • Choose Kent or Jap pumpkin and avoid butternut pumpkin.

​For more nourishing recipes, check out:
www.livelovenourish.com.au

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Harissa Salmon, Roast Fennel and Rocket Salad

3/4/2017

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This dish doesn’t need much introduction; it’s quick and easy to make, looks great and tastes amazing. The spiced crispy salmon goes perfectly with the sweet slivers of roast fennel, crisp rocket, crunchy flaked almonds and refreshing herbs. 
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Harissa Salmon, Roast Fennel and Rocket Salad with Flaked Almonds and Herbs
Serves 4
  • 4 fillets of salmon
  • 1 tablespoon harissa or a selection of spices that you enjoy (see tip below)
  • 1 large fennel bulb (or two small ones)
  • 1 packet of rocket, washed (or any type of salad you prefer)
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice (no more than half a lemon)
  • 1 small bunch of mint, stalks discarded
  • 1 small bunch of coriander, stalks discarded
  • Toasted flaked almonds (see tip below)
 
  1. Cut each salmon fillet into 2/3 pieces then place in a bowl. Add the harissa (or spices) and gently massage all over the fish. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge from 30 minutes to a few hours. If you have minimal time, you can cook it straight away.
  2. Preheat oven to 200C fan.
  3. Quarter the fennel then finely slice it horizontally no more than a few millimetres thin. Toss in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and some black pepper then spread out on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Roast in the oven, stirring halfway, for about 20 minutes until soft and browned. Set aside.
  4. While the fennel is cooking, place the rocket into a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil and a dash of lemon juice and pepper. Toss well then lay out onto a platter/large plate.
  5. Take the salmon out of the fridge. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with about 1-2 teaspoons olive oil. Once hot add the salmon pieces to the pan, being careful of the hot sizzling oil. Leave to cook on each side for a few minutes depending on the thickness of each piece until crispy and browned. Once cooked through and crispy all over, remove each piece from the pan and place on a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb any excess oil.
  6. Arrange the roasted fennel on top of the rocket then sprinkle over the leaves of coriander and mint. Place the salmon pieces of top and scatter over the toasted flaked almonds.
  7. Serve with extra greens on the side.

Tip:
1. To toast your own flaked almonds, spread them out on a baking tray and roast for 7-8 minutes in a preheated oven at 190C. Alternatively, toast them in a frypan for a few minutes on low heat.
2. An alternative to fennel would be zucchini or capsicum - you can use the same cooking times as listed above.
3. Here is a simple harissa paste recipe, or you can use a mixture of your favourite herbs and spices from home - which will be delicious also.

For more nourishing recipes, check out:
www.spiceandsmileblog.com
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GF Banana Macadamia Bread

17/3/2017

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A healthy banana bread recipe made using banana flour. Made with the natural sweetness of banana there is no added sugar or sweeteners and is instead made with nourishing gluten free, dairy free and soy free ingredients. 
Great for snacks, quick breakfasts on-the-go and lunch box treats. (You can easily adapt the recipe to make it nut free too, see notes below).
You can purchase banana flour from health food stores or online here. 

Nourish 101:
  • Our banana bread recipe is rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. 
  • Banana flour is made from green bananas rich in resistant starch benefiting your digestive system and keeping you fuller for longer without bloating. Resistant starch also helps to promote good bacteria in your gut and supports healthy cholesterol levels. 
  • Bananas are a great energy source and are rich in fibre to promote healthy digestion and improve elimination.
  • Bananas are rich in vitamins C, B6, folate and minerals magnesium, potassium and copper providing nutrition for optimum health and vitality. 
  • The magnesium-rich content of bananas helps to prevent muscle cramps and spasms and are a beneficial ingredient in an active lifestyle.
  • Bananas are rich in tryptophan which converts to serotonin (the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter) boosting and lifting your mood.​
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Recipe
Ingredients:
  • 3 large free range eggs
  • 1 ¼ cup (330g) mashed banana (approx 3 med bananas) + 1 extra for decoration
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) nut milk (or dairy free milk or choice)
  • 2 tbsp (40ml) extra virgin coconut oil, melted 
  • 1/3 cup (50g) banana flour 
  • 1/3 cup (40g) coconut flour 
  • 1 tsp (3g) gluten free baking powder 
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) vanilla powder
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) cinnamon 
  • 3/4 cup (105g) macadamias, chopped 
Method:
  1. Pre-heat fan-forced oven to 180°C.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl whisk eggs. Add mashed banana, milk and coconut oil and whisk to combine. 
  3. Add banana flour, coconut flour, baking powder, vanilla and cinnamon and mix to combine. Stir through macadamia nuts. 
  4. Pour batter into a lined loaf tin. Slice extra banana in half lengthways and sit on top of batter. 
  5. Bake in oven for 60 mins or until cooked through. Test with a skewer; the skewer will come out clean when cooked through.
Serving Suggestions:
  • Serve warm, toasted or chilled.
Make It Personal: 
  • Swap macadamia nuts for your favourite nut. 
Recipe Tips:
  • This recipe is suitable to freeze. 
  • Try not to over mash the banana. 
  • Be sure to use baking powder that is free from gluten and aluminium.
Sensitive to Nuts?
  • Swap nut milk for coconut milk (carton) or other dairy free milk. 
  • Omit macadamia nuts. 

For more nourishing recipes, check out:
www.livelovenourish.com.au

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