Water kefir is an effervescent, dairy-free drink that is easy to make and delicious. This probiotic, ‘gut friendly’ drink is a great alternative to sugary soft drinks, and you can make it with water, coconut water or juice. In this article, you’ll learn to make water kefir using water.
A simple bowl of broccoli sprouts, soba noodles, sunflower kernels and mushrooms is a healthy and hearty way to start your day. Find out how you can create this no-fuss dish in less than 20 minutes.
In this article, we will discuss the top benefits of sprouting. You’ll find out that sprouts are nutritious, economical and fast to grow.
Broccoli sprouts have been called a superfood. In this article, you’ll find out the health benefits of eating broccoli sprouts. Some studies have found that these sprouts could help prevent cancer and other diseases.
Find out the pros and cons of the most common methods of fermenting vegetables including fermentation crocks, glass jars with airlock devices and the Pickle Pipe system.
Kombucha is a healthy, probiotic ‘gut friendly’ drink that you can make at home. Find out how to brew it yourself, and what you need to do to help your SCOBY grow. This article also has useful tips for brewing this refreshing drink.
Find out how you can grow wheatgrass at home. Our step-by-step instructions will show you how long to soak your seeds, the amount of seeds you need, and the best place to store your wheatgrass as it grows.
Wheatgrass can be grown hydroponically or with soil. The hydroponic method means that you grow using water instead of soil. Find out how to grow wheatgrass hydroponically with growing mats.
Learn how to sprout seeds in a sprouting jar. Find out how long it takes to sprout the most popular seeds including broccoli, mung & alfalfa.
When you first start making kombucha, it can be a daunting process. You’ll look at your jar and freak out. “Is it meant to look this ugly?” Kombucha is not known for it’s picture perfect appearance. In fact, it will be so ugly (the uglier, the better!) that you’ll feel like a mad scientist with […]
The weather is warming up and it’s pretty tempting to reach for a soft drink or sugary fruit juice. Even if fruit juice is marketed as a healthy alternative to soft drink, it comes as a surprise to find out that it can contain as much sugar as a soft drink. A 250ml processed orange juice […]
Grow your own nutritious and delicious pea shoots Grow your own pea shoots and add the health benefits of these nutrient rich greens to your diet. You’ll be amazed at how easy and quick they are to grow. In less than two weeks, you can have an abundant and beautiful crop of pea shoots. You […]
What could be better than starting your day with healthy, homemade granola? A bowl of granola will give you plenty of energy to face a busy morning and should keep you full until lunch time. Homemade granola is one of my favourite breakfasts and it tastes divine topped with kefir yoghurt, seasonal fruit and berries. The great […]
Mung beans are a good source of plant-based protein and a staple in many Asian and Indian dishes. There’s nothing like a spicy, Indian moong dal made of split mung beans. Have you tried sprouting your own mung beans? It’s easy and within 2-5 days they are ready to be used in your salads, soups, stir fries […]
Start your day on a healthy note with a delicious breakfast smoothie. We’ve put together a list of our favourite recipes that are a fantastic alternative to boring toast or plain porridge. These smoothies will give you the energy you need to get up and get going – and they are quick and easy to prepare. Oats […]
