In recent years Spinach has been touted as a superfood. It has been claimed it  helps fight cancer and metabolic syndrome, and that it’s good for your mood, your brain, and your eyes. Apparently it also makes you strong like Popeye :) But critics tell us that spinach absorbs a lot of pesticides, and that it’s high in oxalates, which are an anti-nutrient that keeps most of the minerals in spinach  being absorbed by your body. Well the facts are there some truths in each of these views, so let's delve a little deeper; Health Benefits of Spinach The nutrients…

Here are some amazing stories of individuals who have faced the kind of adversities most of us cannot imagine and have turned it all around with a combinaation of mindset and a plant based life style. If you are looking for real inspiration to kickstart your plant based journey or help you get back on track you came to the right place. Prepare to be inspired;   D Anthony Evans D Anthony Evan's story is truly remarkable, having dealth with cancer numerous times, watch the following video and learn his remarkable story;   D Anthony Evan's Story   John Joseph John…

Right Now it is more important than ever to support farmers who are growing organic fruits and vegetables. The big supermarkets are treating them really badly and putting huge markups on the cost of the food they grow, Unfortunately if the supermarkets decide to buy food to sell from a farmer they do not pay them accordingly,.and they add a huge markup on the cost of this produce to the customers I cannot stress how important it is to deal direct with farmers or with food co-ops that deal direct with farmers. It is always best to buy produce local…

It is always important to implement healthy lifestyle habits to support the immune system but now with everyone concerned about their health due to COVID it has brought this subject to the forefront. At Plant Based Life one of our main goals is to help people to support their immune system to lead a healthier life and to deal with any viruses or illnesses that may come along. Here are some good habits to implement. 1), Prioritise Sleep, aim to get 8 hours sleep a night, also try not to view your phone, computer or TV for at least 2…

2020 Was a year we will all never forget, and so far 2021 looks like it will also have some major events and ongoing challenges, but no matter what we face in life we can always choose how we respond. During 2020 I had many mixed emotions and ups and downs, as I’m sure so many of you all did. When all the gyms and studios closed due to COVID I lost the vast amount of my income in one go and although I had my online business Plant-Based Life and adapted to teaching online and doing more plant-based coaching,…

In November 2020 my family and I had the privilege to spend time at Riverhaven in the Atherton Tablelands on a raw vegan retreat. These retreats are run by Janette Murray-Wakelin and her husband Alan Murray, their depth of knowledge on the raw vegan lifestyle and their own inspirational life stories and experience provided us with so much valuable information and life lessons, we feel very fortunate to have spent this time with them. Janette’s wealth of knowledge on raw food was so helpful for us, I had already been eating raw vegan for almost 4 years, but I knew…

I have recently been noticing how people are being divided around the world due to views and opinions on the COVID19 situation.2020 has turned out to be a crazy year, I don't think anyone could have accurately predicted how this year would unfold. There has been so much uncertainty, and people's lives have been impacted due to health concerns, lockdowns, job losses, civil unrest, and economies going into recession. Some Countries have been affected far worse than others, certain States and Cities have had much tighter restrictions than others. In the midst of all this, there are various theories on…

We have recently launched our Monthly Subscription Program, and we believe it offers the perfect solution for anyone who needs guidance on their health and fitness journey. Our aim at Plant Based Life is to help as many people as possible lead a healthier life, and we have listened to feedback from our clients to put together this unique subscription program. We have combined our Online Fitness & Pilates Classes with Plant Based Coaching sessions, and online workshops and full access to our Ebooks, articles and knowledge base. You will also have the option to add 100% organic meals delivered…

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune disease meaning the body’s own immune system attacks itself. In MS the body attacks the central nervous system (CNS) meaning the brain and spinal cord. The words multiple sclerosis literally means many scars. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune disease meaning the body’s own immune system attacks itself. In MS the body attacks the central nervous system (CNS) meaning the brain and spinal cord. The words multiple sclerosis literally means many scars. There are several different forms of MS presentation: Relapsing–remitting: Flare-ups of symptoms are accompanied with remission (often incomplete) resulting in…

Here at Plant Based Life we always try to remind people of the importance of self-care, but right now more than any other time, this is so important. Always remember self-care isn't a selfish act of only helping yourself, real deep self-care will keep you strong and resilient so that you can help others, including your close family, and also the wider community. Caring for yourself helps to keep your mind and body primed to deal with situations that require resilience. Resilience is the ability to adapt well in the face of adversity, such as when you may be experiencing…