The Body Retreat
Women Only Weight Loss & Wellbeing Retreats
This hot summer weather calls for something cool you down and Granita does just that. Granita is a semi-frozen crunchy dessert originally from Sicily. It’s zingy, refreshing sharp & perfect for an after dinner treat. You may have tried this at one of the Healthy Holidays; it is sometimes served as a welcome treat. The
I love baked potatoes and feel it is often a comfort food – I like taking traditional foods and mixing it up. Sweet potatoes are a good switch from white potatoes, they release the sugars more slowly so are a good option. I always like to think – where is the protein in a meal
This pumpkin broth with tofu and noodles is comforting and flavoursome, a great immune boost for this time of year. I love the light broth combined with the different textures of the tofu, noodles and fresh vegetables. If you have the stock already made this dish is super quick to put together. For the pumpkin
Homemade vegetable stock can completely elevate a dish. It’s easy to make and is a great way to use up scrap vegetables and avoid waste. At the body retreat we use a variety of vegetables in all our meals, throughout the week I try to keep the scraps to make stock, especially the ends of
Spiced chickpea balls are our version of falafel, using cooked chickpeas instead of dried. Traditionally falafel is made using dried chickpeas or dried fava beans soaked overnight. It is usually deep fried for a crisp outside and soft centre. Our version is made easy by using cooked tinned chickpeas and more health conscious than the
Small, Boutique Retreats Run By Women For Women inc The Menopause Retreat. 14yrs experience means We Know Women’s Health. Home of Conscious Cooking