I have often written about a formula containing licorice which may just be what you need at this time of the year.

One of the standout benefits of licorice is its ability to calm the gut. It is in fact used for many digestive problems including stomach ulcers, heartburn, reflux, bloating, colic, and persistent inflammation of the stomach lining. It is often used to overcome an irritated and inflamed gut which can also cause painful stomach spasms. Licorice root lowers acid in the stomach which in turn relieves heartburn, reflux, and indigestion. It is believed the active ingredient in licorice root can overcome helicobacter pylori; the bacteria known to attack the stomach lining which is generally believed to be responsible for stomach ulcers as well as gastritis.

MATCHA CHIA PUDDING

Ingredients: ¼ cup Go Vita Organic Chia Seeds; ¾ cup Milklab Almond Milk; ½ cup Organic Road Coconut Milk; 1 tsp Kintra Matcha Green Tea Powder; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp Organic Road Maple Syrup. Fruit, Organic Road Flaked Coconut, Australian Walnuts

Method: Combine chia seeds, matcha powder, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a bowl and mix well. Stir again after 15 mins giving a good stir to mix the chia, matcha and milk as it thickens. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour then top with your favourite fruit, flaked coconut and chopped walnuts.

MATCHA KIWI FRUIT PROTEIN SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

1 tsp Kintra Matcha Powder; 1 ripe kiwi fruit; ½ chopped banana; 1 tbs White Wolf Vanilla Protein Powder; 1 ½ cup Milklab Almond Milk.

Method: Blend until smooth and creamy.

Flaxseeds also commonly known as linseeds, are an amazing seed. The seeds and oil of the flax plant provide a great source of Omega 6 and 3 essential fatty acids (EFA’s). For optimum health our body requires the right ratio of Omega 3 fatty acids to Omega 6 fatty acids. Whilst most people usually have more than enough Omega 6 in their diet, they are frequently low in Omega 3. Flaxseed oil contains the ideal ratio of these essential fatty acids with approximately 60% Omega 3.