How The Way You Eat Changes Your Life
Tell us a bit more about yourself?
A kiwi! Born in a small town in the South Island of New Zealand and grew up around horses, sheep, cats and dogs. We were very connected to nature and after school was spent running around in overgrown back yards, climbing trees and raiding the garden.
What made you switch to raw food?
I led a very stressful, western, corporate lifestyle when I moved to Sydney, and I eventually got diagnosed with systemic candida, it wasn’t until I switched to a raw diet did I fully heal from that condition. Now raw is part of my everyday lifestyle.
What inspired you to create the Raw Food Kitchen?
It not only healed me from feeling very unwell for over five years, it has given me more energy and a zest for life, as well as improving moods and overall digestion, and the ability to handle stress better. I am so passionate about this way of eating it inspired me to share the message and to show them how easy it can be to add more raw into their day, so we reach out to people who want to feel and be the best they can be, and this magical diet is the first stepping stone to achieving that.
How does your day begin?
Always some form of exercise, beach run, swim, yoga, gym. Sometimes meditation, although I always seem to find this the most challenging one to do! Then a big green smoothie loaded with superfoods for breakfast.
What motivates you?
Making a difference in the world, even if its just inspiring one person to fall in love with raw, so they can achieve their goals (whether it be weight loss, more energy, sleep better, help the family eat well) and find a renewed zest for life simply through diet.
Favorite skin care product?
It would have to be La Mav Hyaluronan Daily Moisture Crème. I use it every day religiously.
Do you wear makeup and if yes, what’s the makeup item you can’t live without?
Yes, and it would have to be an organic eyeliner!
What’s your ultimate beauty secret?
Stress less! When you are relaxed and happy it shows up in your skin and the twinkle in your eyes!
Are you a fan of DIY beauty and if yes, what are your tested-and-proven-to-work recipes?
I sometimes like to blend avocado with spirulina, cacao powder, raw honey and a splash of lemon juice and apply as a face mask!
Let’s go back to food. What is your favorite recipe?
So hard to say! I have so many! But I do tend to have a sweet tooth and love chocolate (raw of course) so anything that combines that I am a a happy girl! The Florentines recipe on the website is always a winner! (you can find the recipe here and the whole book here)
Is there is something you refuse to eat?
Well I am not really a fan of eating anything animal based that is not organic or or has not been raised ethically. I think there is a big disconnect nowadays between people understanding what an animal is subjected to to raise it purely for human consumption. Animals are sentient beings and should be respected as such.
We, at La Mav, believe that beauty doesn't have to hurt! We are proud to be a member of Choose Cruelty Free (CCF) – an independent Australian organisation that accredits skin, body and toiletry products and is strictly against animal testing. We do not use any animal ingredient in our range. We only conduct research and testing on human volunteers and ourselves.
How does your day end?
In summer there is nothing better than wrapping the day with an ocean dip and watching the sun go down.
What is your mantra for happiness?
Be comfortable in your own skin, whether you are having a good day or bad day, know that everything in life is fluid and ever changing, nothing ever stays the same, so practice being present . Something I try to do every day. And surround yourself with good people, who lift you up, support you, encourage your growth and like to have fun!
I am Amanda, and I believe in…
...our birth right is to be truly healthy, happy and well!
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