Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid, which is a class of compounds that have some pretty badass antioxidant effects. The great thing is that they are found naturally in a number of different foods…hmmmm eating with additional benefits. What’s more they are easy to spot too, anthocyanins are the pigments that give berries, red onions, […]
Read moreBAD ASS FIRE CIDER
I’ve been a little quiet this week as I was struck with the dreaded lurgy. Ugh, even herb nerds get sick sometimes but the good news is there are lots of medicinal plants to help fix things. So I thought I’d share this particularly bad ass herbal immunity tonic called Fire Cider. It’s not all […]
Read moreVEGAN CHICKWEED PESTO
Stellaria Media or Chickweed packs a lot of punch for something so dainty. It’s so nutrient dense it’s beyond silly. Best known is its ability to cool inflammation making it pretty badass when it comes to skin irritation, rashes and conditions that are dry or itchy. This little weed is often pulled up by the […]
Read moreHOMEMADE SCRUB: MANDARIN & CINNAMON COFFEE FOR GLOWING SKIN
Fancy having a crack yourself? Here’s an easy homemade scrub recipe to try. No herbologist skills required, just a sense of fun and a dash of sass. What you need: 1/4 cup organic ground coffee 1/4 cup organic coconut sugar Organic carrier oil of your choice e.g apricot or almond Essential Oils of your choice […]
Read more