![Foodie_Monique[1]](http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Foodie_Monique1.jpg)
If you follow me on Instagram, it’s no secret that I have a love affair with a little organic vegan café here on the Sunshine Coast called Ground. The day they opened their doors in Buderim, all of my prayers for a healthy and yummy café with impeccable integrity were answered. Ground does everything right – from the meals and desserts they create, to the produce they use, and even the water they use to prepare everything. Plus, the two young owners – James and Monique – are the most kind and genuine people ever.
Not only am I super pumped to share this Q&A with Monique with you, but I’m beyond excited that Monique agreed to share one of my favourite recipes from Ground. Every time I go there (which is every week) I order either the Sunflower Stack or the Bruschetta – both of which are made on top of the sunflower bread you will learn how to make in today’s recipe.
Read More![wpid-Photo-09052013-957-PM1[1]](http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wpid-Photo-09052013-957-PM11.jpg)
Your virtual inspiration board! A collection of inspirational sayings and words of wisdom.
Read More![featured[6]](http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/featured6.jpg)
I don’t have a preferred contraception. They’re all seriously nasty and come with a monster list of side effects, complications and troubles. The copper IUD is one many women turn to because it doesn’t contain ‘synthetic’ hormones. We visited the Mirena a few weeks back – you may like to take a read of that here.
The copper IUD is a small intrauterine device that prevents pregnancy (see below image). It’s believed to work as the copper coil, which is wrapped around the IUD itself, releases ions into the surrounding fluids. This impairs the mobility of sperm like some kind of super hero magnetic force. It is believed that this is an effective form of contraception. Sounds harmless – but lets dig deeper.
Read More![a64449cfeab4bd71c496a6d406ea56bc[1]](http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/a64449cfeab4bd71c496a6d406ea56bc1.jpg)
Our bodies require certain things from us during the cooler months. They want us to have extra sleep, they want us to rug up and stay inside more, they want us to be more gentle with ourselves, and they want us to eat quite differently to other times of the year. There’s a reason why we crave hearty, heavier, warming meals during winter. It’s our body’s innate intelligence letting us know what’s best for us. Here are some ways that you can give your body what it needs this winter.
Read More![featured[7]](http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/featured7.jpg)
This month’s love list is jam-packed with some awesome time-wasting inspiring stuff. We’ve got websites, a mind-blowing summit, videos, poop talk and more. So, set yourself up in a comfy possie, pour a cup of tea and get stuck into it!
Read More![Monday_image[1]](http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Monday_image1.jpg)
Ever since Angelina Jolie announced that she has just undergone a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer, the world seems to be buzzing about the topic. TV and social media have gone to town with this story, and while I may not agree with the messages that have been attached to it, I think it’s awesome that her story has got everyone thinking, talking and opening up healthy discussions about what is a very sensitive subject.
I’m not a breast cancer expert, but I do have access to people who are. Which is why I asked to speak with my friend Dr Sherrill Sellman about the topic. Dr Sellman is the author of What Women Must Know To Protect Their Daughters From Breast Cancer and What Women Must Know About Their Hormones. She’s done extensive research in the fields of epigenetics and the breast cancer genes – BRCA 1 and BRCA 2.
Read More![Foodie_Emily[1]](http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Foodie_Emily1.jpg)
I’m a little bit in love with this week’s Foodie Friday. I stumbled across the blog, This Rawsome Vegan Life, a couple of months ago, and ever since I’ve been both enamored and in awe of it’s Canadian creator, Emily von Euw.
Her recipes are the most creative and drool-inducing I’ve ever seen, her photographs are incredible quality, and her words are witty and wise. Did I mention that Em is only 19? Man, when I was 19 the only thing I could cook was pumpkin soup. From a can. And even then I would over cook it.
Read More
Your virtual inspiration board! A collection of inspirational sayings and words of wisdom.
Read More![dried-fruit[1]](http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dried-fruit1.jpg)
Dried fruit seems to be a popular snack food for young children, and adults. It conjures up the image of a healthy alternative to sweets. You’ll find piles of dried fruits in the health food stores, and from that we assume that it’s a healthy food. But is it?
Read More![garden-hose2[1]](http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/garden-hose21.jpg)
Last week I had my very first colonic. I’ve been doing daily coffee enemas for over three years now, so I’m quite comfortable with putting tubes up my backside and funnelling fluid into my colon. But this was different.
Read More