by Annette @ Wellness WA | Feb 14, 2013 | Wellness Tips
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♥ Lululemon Clothing
I walked in to buy a gift voucher for a friend’s birthday and walked out with that plus a pair of awesome running shorts, the most comfy workout singlet I’ve ever bought and a pair of the worlds best leggings. Do I regret it?…Not one bit! Served by the lovely and forever helpful Claire at the Cottesloe store, there are now about 50 other things that I’m saving up for to go back and buy. In the meantime I’ll be eating/exercising/sleeping in my current purchases (washing in between of course!)
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♥ Organic India Tulsi Sweet Rose Tea
Turkish delight in a tea bag. This stuff is delicious and provides a perfect little sweet treat for any time of day. I discovered the pleasures of drinking it chilled and added to a smoothie (banana + nut milk + chilled rose tea + ice) and drinking it hot- the perfect accompaniment to a slice of red velvet cake š
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♥ Tara Stiles Youtube Videos
I’ve been trying to add 10 mins of yoga into my morning routine to help stretch out my muscles and get the blood flowing. I’ve also found huge improvements to my mood and subsequent calming effects on the rest of my day. If you’re time poor then Tara Stiles yoga Youtube videos are the bomb! They range from about 5 to 10 minutes each with many different levels. There are more intense workouts, like this full body routine (my fav) or more calming and restorative workouts.
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♥ Tempeh
I'm majorly crushing on tempeh at the moment! Adding it to everything from salads to stir-fries.
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My latest creation involves wrapping it up with some quinoa, kale and nori to make delicious hand rolls. It also tastes amazing sliced up, quickly fried on both sides and eaten alone like little tempeh soldiers. YUM!
What are your current crushes? Share them below! š
Crushes by Kavisha, self confessed 'health foodie' who believes a little dessert is good for the soul. She is currently studying for her Master of Wellness at RMIT University and blogs at bebalancedbewell.tumblr.com
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Feb 12, 2013 | Inner City, Organic, Reviews
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Perth City Farm is located in East Perth next to Claisebrook train station, and every Saturday morning from 8am-12pm you can find the Farmers Market, brimming with fresh produce from growers that are either organic, in conversion to organic, biodynamic or who farm ethically and sustainably (which includes spray-free produce). All of the fresh market goodies are grown locally, meaning they donāt have to travel as far before reaching your plate, which also means less pollution going into the environment as a result.
Aside from the wonderful fresh fruits, vegetables and home-made produce you can find additional organic or biodynamic items to stock your pantry and fridge with including olive oils, breads, health foods, clothes and even household products which are gentle on the environment, face and body creams, books and seeds.
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Once the live music invites you in, itās easy to feel as though you are walking through someoneās back yard as the community gardens, or more aptly named urban farm, surrounds you. Here you can see the real core of the Perth City Farm initiative, which is to promote environmental awareness and educate those who visit about sustainable living. Being a not-for-profit organisation, Perth City Farm is run completely by volunteers.
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As you move from stall to stall, the growers greet you with a friendly smile and love to tell you all about their latest offerings while letting you have a taste of whatever it is you are looking to put in your basket.
On my last visit, my haul for the morning included some beautiful sweet and juicy local mangoes and plums, an organic baguette and a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs to make my body and taste buds sing.
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ā¦and one of the best things about the farmers market is that once you have completed your grocery shopping, you can relax with a coffee and breakfast in the solar powered cafe, which produces meals and delicious treats containing local and organic ingredients. What more could you ask for on a Saturday morning?
You can find out more at perthcityfarm.org.au or by visiting the markets on Saturday morning at 1 City Farm Place East Perth.
Have you been to City Farm before? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
Written by Alice – yogini, health nut and lover of all things organic, who loves to spend a sunny Saturday morning strolling through her local farmers markets.
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Feb 11, 2013 | Interviews
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♥ First up, briefly tell us a little bit about yourself!
We are a Mother and Daughter team representing WA on the television show My Kitchen Rules for 2013. We grew up in the Southwest and have been cooking for our family and friends our whole lives using fresh, homegrown produce.
We enjoy a healthy lifestyle of going to the gym together, cooking our own healthy versions of restaurant meals and shopping, where we source out mix and match outfits for our cooking demonstrations! We love vivid colours such as reds, yellows, sapphire blue and coral and create outfits that compliment us together as a mother daughter duo. (Sometimes we accidently buy the same outfits!)
Mum and I are both High School teachers of Information Technology and mum teaches voice and is a trained singer and I teach dance, piano and am a trained Flamenco Dancer. Mum and I have put on a number of shows in which mum sings, I dance and our family accompany on musical instruments. Our last show was a fundraiser called āFlamenco Loveā a cabaret style performance in which audience members watched our live performance while sipping on Sangria! Mum and I have both been crowned āBusselton Festival Queenā as a part of the Festival of Busselton.
We are currently working on a project that involves healthy gourmet cooking demonstrations with a twist āThemed Cooking Demo's with a Differenceā! We are developing shows in which we chose a theme. say āSpanishā, then we hold a cooking demonstration on that theme such as Healthy Paella and then mum will sing a little bit of Spanish and I will Flamenco dance! So a cooking demo with a bit of a performance attached!
♥ Tell us about your daily beauty routine.
Exercise, healthy meals, singing and dancing, laughter and plenty of water is our beauty routine! We also like to use Dove body wash instead of soap and make sure to remove all makeup before going to sleep!
♥ What's the one beauty treatment you can't live without? And your favourite place to have it done?
Mum and I like to get together and give each other pedicures and manicures while we have a good catchup!
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♥ Who do you trust with your hair in Perth, and why? Regular trips to our favourite hairdressers at āHair Freedom” in North Perth is a treat! The guys there really know how to deal with curly hair! We send the whole family there!
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♥ Favourite budget / at home beauty treatment?
Mum bought me a Shellac nail kit for my birthday now we shellac our nails all the time!
♥ Your three, absolutely cannot live without, favourite products?
Both Candice and I cannot live without Max Factor āMiracle Toughā foundation in Natural, Garnier Roll-on āAnti-dark circlesā stick, Maybelline āThe Falsiesā mascara!! I also want to mention that I am a fan of Estee Lauder āResiliance Liftā.
♥ Do you have any secret tips you use to keep looking / feeling great?
We follow a nutritious and healthy diet which limits carbs, fats and sugars, we are currently working on creating our own cooking demonstrations in which we show people how to cook gourmet meals healthily (such as reducing fats and sugars and using healthy alternatives). We want to teach and create an awareness to people that you can still have tasty gourmet restaurant meals that are healthy. We also exercise regularly and drink lots of water! Spending time with family and friends is really important to us and for our well-being! Our little silky terrier dog āShibbiā also is our de-stressor!
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♥ What beauty treatment/ wellbeing activity would you love to try but haven't yet?
Candice and I would love to spend a day at an organic beauty spa!
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♥ Describe a typical day of eating for you.
Candice and I follow a healthy protein and veggie style diet which consists of Oatbran porridge or pancakes for breakfast, lunch of quark, cottage cheese, tuna, healthy meats and salad. We both love Beef Carpaccio, fish ceviche and fresh Japanese cuisine! We love Aussie BBQ's with rump steak, marinated chicken, our āprawn and mushroom cassouletā, fish with herbs and lemon and the occasional lamb cutlet served with fresh salad, vegies from our family gardens finished with yoghurt, fruit or homemade lemon sorbet! Mum and I drink lots of water, herbal teas and skim milk smoothies! And always avoid processed foods!
♥ Our dog Shibbi!
♥ Describe your fitness routine.
Mum and I attend the gym as much as we can and are always active whether it be doing water sports, going for walks with our dog or generally being outdoors! Exercise is important for healthy bodies and minds!
♥ Do you take part in any alternative therapies or take supplements? If so, discuss.
I believe that a healthy mind and body is the key to a happier lifestyle. Mum sings and I dance often which keeps us happy!
♥ How many hours sleep do you usually get each night? Do you have any bedtime rituals or tips to help you get a great nights sleep?
Mum and I are night owls. We get most of our important work done during the night! Our favorite pastime at night is researching healthy alternatives to recipes! We try and get 7-8 hours of sleep a night.
♥ How do you like to relax? What are your favourite ways to de-stress?
We relax doing what we love best healthy cooking, singing, and dancing around with our friends and family!
Thanks to Lisa & Candice for taking time out of their busy schedule to share their routine with us!
Be well,
xoxo
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by Annette @ Wellness WA | Feb 7, 2013 | Exercise, Food, Organic, Products, Reviews
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Firstly, let me just say that in no way am I suggesting that a plant-based diet needs to be supplemented with protein powder – it is now common knowledge in the health and wellness industry that we can get adequate protein from a wholesome and varied plant-based diet.
I personally choose to include protein powder in my diet because Iāve amped up my exercise load, Iām trying to increase my muscle mass and because I like to include it in smoothies to create more substantial and filling snacks and meals.
Whilst it is easy to get lost in the endless shelves of chemical laden protein powders and meal replacement shakes full of false promises, more and more natural alternatives are popping up in Australia. I definitely do not consider myself a protein powder connoisseur but in my search for a healthy AND palatable post workout drink (letās face it, natural does not ALWAYS taste best – especially where protein powders are concerned) Iāve tried a few plant-based brands and would love to share my experiences with you. All of the below protein supplements are dairy, gluten, soy and refined sugar free.
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First up is vanilla flavoured Sunwarrior Rice Protein: Bio-Fermented, Raw, Sprouted Whole Grain Brown Rice Protein sweetened with stevia, 16.8 g of protein per serve.
This was my introduction to the brown rice protein brigade and I have to admit, I nearly spat the first sip back out. I then pondered on how I was going to get rid of it and considered pushing it on to a friend. A month later I gave it another shot and actually slowly began to enjoy it. I think the trick with protein powders that are sweetened with stevia is to not mix them with sweet fruits, unless youāre after a total sweet taste bud assault. I enjoyed Sunwarrior blended with almond/soy/rice milk and loads of ice or with frozen raspberries. Once I learned to enjoy the taste the only downside I found was the slightly chalky texture. Which lead me on to my next tub…
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Growing Naturals Organic Whole Grain Brown Rice Protein Isolate in Vanilla Blast, sweetened with brown rice syrup and stevia, 24 g of protein per serve.
I like the fact that this one is sweetened with brown rice syrup as I enjoy the taste more than stevia. This would also suit someone looking to include more carbohydrates in their diet as brown rice syrup contains both fast carbohydrates suitable for muscle recovery and complex carbohydrates for sustained energy. It has the same texture as other brown rice protein powders but I enjoyed the taste more. I also used it in a banana muffin recipe which turned out well.
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Ezy Protein: Organic, Sprouted, Bio-Fermented, Raw, Wholegrain Brown Rice Protein sweetened with stevia, 25.8 g protein of per serve.
This has the same texture as Sunwarrior but is a little sweeter and tastier. I quite like the tub that it comes in as your hand doesnāt get coated in protein powder as you try and scoop out the last few serves.
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Vega Sport Performance Protein in Chocolate and Vanilla: A complete multi-source, alkaline-forming, plant-based protein blend sweetened with stevia, 26 g of protein per serve.
This is a little different to the above proteins as it contains a mixture of yellow pea protein, SaviSeed protein, sprouted wholegrain brown rice protein, hemp protein and alfalfa protein as well as a branched chain amino acid complex, glutamine and a digestive enzyme blend.
I like the fact that this contains a variety of protein sources and includes other ingredients which assist recovery and improve digestion. I found the texture to be a lot smoother than plain brown rice protein powders and it blends far more easily. Chocolate is my flavour of choice, Iām not a big fan of Vegaās vanilla.
In the end none of these protein powders are delicious, but they do contain high quality healthy ingredients which can compliment your diet and exercise program, and possibly boost your results.
Overall Vega has been my favourite protein powder based on taste, texture and ingredients, but there are still other brands out there that Iām keen to try such as Garden of Life RAW Protein, Juice Plus Complete and David Wolfeās Raw Sprouted Brown Rice Protein.
Have you tried any of these or ones I havenāt listed? If so, Iād love to hear about your experience.
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Bonus: My Choc Raspberry Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
♥ 1 scoop of vanilla or chocolate plant-based protein powder
♥ milk of choice (almond, rice etc) I used around 100 mL in the one above but I like mine super thick
♥ 1 cup of frozen raspberries
♥ 1 tbsp of raw cacao powder (less if using chocolate flavoured protein)
Blend, serve and enjoy š
Article by Emma Smyth, nutrition student & health coach who blogs over at This Sparkly Life!
Be well,
xoxo
by Annette @ Wellness WA | Feb 6, 2013 | Makeup, Products
Tis the season. Yes. Awards Season. Itās all a-happening in the world of outside beauty, and while the team at Wellness WA are 100% advocates of the more important inside beauty it is nice to have a bit of a play with the many, many fun looks we will be seeing in droves on the inter-nettles over the coming months. I watched the Golden Globes last Monday night so I say letās give them a go! Letās make them our own! Today letās focus on the eyes and letās pretend for a bit that… ok sure why not…We CAN look like Sienna Miller (ās cousin?).
Now, full disclosure I am NOT a make-up artist Iām just giving it a go with what some may describe as a devil-may-care attitude (others may call it severe lack of skill) so if you are a make-up artist and youāre reading this, why gosh darn it, I would love to hear any feedback/comments. Youād make me day! OK letās go have some funā¦
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1. Sienna Miller
How good was this anti make-up look on the red carpet? She cops a mention in my pre-article spiel as well as topping the list because this is beautiful, brave and b-b-bold. Makes me wanna go listen to the Spice Girls for some reason probably associated with Girl Power and being kick-ass confident.
To get this look Iāve gone ahead and conditioned my lashes to the max with Jane Iredale Pure Lash Conditioner before adding Sax mascara. And holy moly grrl, I got some length. You donāt really need anything else when youāre rolling this way…
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Letās promise to always condition
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Before applying a great mascara as good as this…
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2. Tina Fey
I love the Fey. Sheās smart, sheās funny and this look was so beautiful on her. Browns, eyeliner for eye accentuation…a touch 1940ās dare I say it…
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Iāve harnessed the assistance of Ere Perez Without Clothes Eye Shadow Duo (I love their lip stain, why wouldnāt I love this) Iāve applied the darker colour to the socket line/outer edge of the eye and the lighter colour to the inner part of the eye. And just as good as the aforementioned mascara, Iāve also used the Sax eyeliner to complete this look. To make it āpopā as they say in the biz…
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Ta da…
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Will I become as funny as her now?
3. Nicole Richie & Kerry Washington
Holler at your colour!!! These two get a mention in my book for trying something different! (Look close I peep some purple on KW!)
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Letās go ahead and copy this using either a dark blue or a purple Shimmer Shine Pencil from BYS (Glides on so easy and so fun!) with wonderful help of the Stila eyeshadow duo in Tatiana
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To get this
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Again I focused on the outer corners of the eyes blending in with the purple tones and ended up with the pink half of the Stila duo in the inner corners of my eye. Ah- a bold colour. Such a ball of a time.
Plus have any of you seen Django Unchained yet? (Starring Kerry Washington) SO GOOD!
Happy Awards season everyone. Have a blast with your makeup and beauty routine you beautiful people.
Article by Adriane Daff, makeup lover, actress & Siena Miller's cousin.
Be well,
xoxo
