Avocado and Asparagus Hummus

Smooth, tasty and easy to make avocado and asparagus hummus

Avocado and Asparagus Hummus

Hummus is a wonderfully delicious dip that is also highly nutritious. In addition to its traditional ingredients, avocado and asparagus add yet more flavour as well as health benefits.

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Pumpkin Pie-Flavoured Smoothie

Pumpkin pie-flavoured smoothie: a delicious blend of pumpkin, carrot, banana, yoghurt, ground flaxseed and spices

pumpkin pie smoothie

As pumpkins are currently in season and can be seen in almost every shop and marketplace I thought to make the most of this opportunity and try out a few different recipes, one of which was this tasty breakfast smoothie.

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Bee Propolis – The Great Healer

 

bee propolis

“For so work the honey-bees, creatures that by a rule in nature teach the act of order to a peopled kingdom.”
~ William Shakespeare

Bees are fascinating creatures that form an essential part of earth’s ecosystem. They not only help to pollinate flowers and produce honey, but also provide humans with health supplements such as bee pollen and propolis. The latter, also referred to as bee glue, has been known for its healing properties for centuries, and has been used as medicine by the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. Continue reading