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I am Food was first published in 2014. The new edition, released in January 2023, includes fresh updates on Teas, Tisanes and Food as Medicine, and Herbs & Spices for Cooking.

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Anthia Koullouros has been helping clients transition to exceptional health and happiness for over twenty nine years through her work as a naturopath, herbalist, and organic lifestyle educator.

In I am Food, Anthia explains how to unscramble the scramble and transition from eating processed foods to eating the food that's best for your body, soul, and the planet. Simple, nourishing, traditional dietary foundations underscore her philosophy, and Anthia is passionate about educating and inspiring people to take care of their minds and bodies with natural, sustainable solutions.

By following Anthia's healthy and sensible approach to food and removing pre-prepared, processed foods from your diet, you can eat your way to health. Shopping lists, meal planners, and expert tips will help you along the way, as well as more than eighty meal recipes and detailed cleansing tips.

I am food prescribes herbal teas and food as medicine for ailments ranging from allergies to stress. Anthia also demonstrates how to eat seasonally, getting the most from your fresh produce for the ultimate benefit to your health.

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Chapters:

General Principles - for for life

- My top ten food philosophies

- Modern diets and the way we should eat

- Sourcing your food

- Cooking your food

- Choosing conscious, sustainable wholefood

- Drinks

Cleansing - Making the transition 

- My wholefood shopping list

- 28-day menu plan

- Herbal teas and food as medicine

- Seasonal eating

- Natural sources for vitamins and minerals

Recipes

- Breakfast

- Light meals and sides

- Dinner

- Desserts

- Basics

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Master the Basics in wholefood nutrition by Naturopath, Anthia Koullouros with over 29 years of clinical practice. Find our more about Anthia here. 

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The I am Food Kit by Apotheca includes:

1. I am Food  - Eating Your Way To Health book by Anthia Koullouros

I am Food was first published in 2014. The new edition, released in January 2023, includes fresh updates on Teas, Tisanes and Food as Medicine, and Herbs & Spices for Cooking.

Anthia Koullouros has been helping clients transition to exceptional health and happiness for over twenty years through her work as a naturopath, herbalist, and organic lifestyle educator.

Now, in I am Food, Anthia explains how to unscramble the scramble and transition from eating processed foods to eating the food that's best for your body, soul, and the planet. Simple, nourishing, traditional dietary foundations underscore her philosophy, and Anthia is passionate about educating and inspiring people to take care of their minds and bodies with natural, sustainable solutions.

By following Anthia's healthy and sensible approach to food and removing pre-prepared and processed foods from your diet, you can eat your way to health. Shopping lists, meal planners, and expert tips will help you along the way, as well as more than eighty meal recipes and detailed cleansing tips.

I am food prescribes herbal teas and food as medicine for ailments ranging from allergies to stress. Anthia also demonstrates how to eat seasonally, getting the most from your fresh produce for the ultimate benefit to your health.

2.Tuscan Herb & Spice Blend by Apotheca - large bag 100g 

A classic Italian inspired blend of organic oregano leaf, basil leaf, marjoram leaf, and garlic granules.

For sunny, Tuscan dishes such as grilled and sautéed vegetables and meats; as a salad dressing over simple green leaves, steamed vegetables, sliced tomatoes, and in light soups, baked fish and tomatoey dishes. Recipes in I am Food.

Organic ingredients: oregano leaf, basil leaf, marjoram leaf, and garlic granules.

Be liberal and use 1-2 tablespoons per recipe.

3. Provincial Herb & Spice Blend by Apotheca - large bag 150g

A classic French blend of organic sage, thyme, peppercorns & garlic.

For delicious roast chicken and vegetables, hearty vegetable soups & broths, sautéed fish & seafood, slow cooked meals, and omelettes.

Be liberal and use 1-2 tablespoons per recipe.

Organic ingredients: organic sage leaf, thyme leaf, black peppercorns & garlic granules.

4. Mexican Herb & Spice Blend by Apotheca - large bag 200g

The favourite! A spicy Mexican inspired blend of organic paprika, oregano, cumin, chilli, black peppercorns, and garlic.

For delicious salsas, guacamole, fajitas, burritos and BBQs, steaks, roast meats & vegetables and sprinkled over eggs or avocado toast. 

Organic ingredients: paprika powder, oregano leaf, cumin seed, chilli flakes, black peppercorns, and garlic granules.

One Touch Teapot is a smart item perfect for daily use.

Featuring a stainless steel lid with a strainer integrated into it, it can be used with any sized tea leaves. The lid comes with a silicone ring so that it does not drop off when you pour. As there is no strainer inside the pot, the tea leaves can bloom widely inside and make a flavourful tea. 

Simply place the tea leaves into the glass jug, add hot water, put on the lid, allow to steep and then start to pour. 

With minimal parts, it is easy to use and wash. 

Specifications:

H125 x W150 mm / 720 ml

H100 x W140 mm / 460 ml

Pot details: Heat-resistant glass. Maximum temperature differential: 150℃ / 302℉
Microwave, direct (tealight candle only) fire and dishwasher safe. Use only for its intended purposes. Do not use on direct fire with exception of tea light candle. Do not use a solid fuel. Do not overheat in the microwave or heat without water. Wash with care. Do not use abrasive cleansers or steel wool. Sudden temperature change may break or shatter the product. While the glass is hot, do not pour cold liquids into it and do not place it on a wet cloth or a wet surface. Product size and shape varies in each item due to manufacturing process.

Lid details: 18-8 Stainless Steel, Polypropylene, Silicone. Upper temperature torelance: 140℃ / 284℉. Dishwasher safe. Do not use in a microwave. To prevent rust, immediately wash and dry well after use. Store it away from other metals.

Botanical Name: Lavendula angustifolia

Part Used: Flower

Traditionally used by Naturopaths & Herbalists to alleviate tension headaches and stress. To help soothe the nerves, and tummy. To help regulate sleep. Caffeine free.

Blends well with Peppermint, Aniseed, Fennel, Hibiscus flower, Chamomile, Rose petal, Rosehip, Licorice root, Lemongrass, Lemon myrtle.

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Small bespoke batches of teas & tisanes, hand made in Australia from exquisite organic ingredients, with minimal waste in mind, deliciously good for you & our earth! Our teabags are made from plastic free, biodegradable plant-based material. Our stickers and cartons are proudly manufactured in Australia, made from a strong and sturdy corrugated cardboard. 100% recyclable to reduce waste consumption. Our glass amber jars are reusable and designed to last a lifetime. Amber glass is preferred as it protects the botanical ingredients from exposure to light. Apotheca by Anthia is 100% Australia owned and made company.

Variations in the tea or tisane flavour and appearance are due to the changes in the cut of ingredients, country of origin, changes in soil health, seasonal availability, and the organic nature of the botanical ingredients. As we are creators of small batched products we are better able to control the quality of the products we produce. Tisane refers to herbal infusions and is caffeine free. Tea refers to teas made from white, green or black teas and anything in between. They contain the Tea plant ~ Camellia sinensis.

Inspired by the glorious huntress - liberated by love, fearless & grounded.

Organic ingredients: Ginger, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Roasted Dandelion, Roasted Chicory, Licorice, Fennel, Clove powders.

Much like our Lion - Organic Dandelion Chai Tisane but in a powdered form for convenience. 

Prescribed: Naturopaths & Herbalists prescribe these botanicals for poor circulation, gut and systemic inflammation, gut soothing, digestive support, as an anti bacterial and antioxidant. A brilliant elixir to warm up a cold constitution. 

For the specific health benefits of each ingredient refer to A-Z Botanical Ingredients under Naturopathic Clinic.

Recipe to make a Lioness Latte: Mix one teaspoon in a little hot water followed by a cup of hot milk of choice. Enjoy as is, it's sweet enough. Serve with a dusting of cinnamon.  

Other recipe ideas: The delicious and health benefits of this versatile blend can be enjoyed in smoothies (half to one teaspoon) or add 1 tablespoon to cooking ~ puddings, custard, cakes and biscuits. 

Spicy Banana Soothing Tummy Smoothie

1 banana, fresh or frozen (swap out for pear, paw paw or papaya)

1/2 to 1 teaspoon LIONESS powder

1 cup milk of choice ~ home made or fresh (NOT UHT) almond or macadamia is our choice

1 tablespoon slippery elm powder (for inflamed and irritated bowels) or 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or psyllium husks (for sluggish bowels)

natural sweetener (optional)

Add in your prescribed naturopathic prebiotic, probiotic or gut healing powder

Blend and drink slowly.

Chlorella is a microscopic freshwater plant (Chlorella vulgaris) and is often referred to as one of nature’s ‘green superfoods’. It is one of the purist and most nutritionally dense foods to be found in nature to the point that, following the end of World War Two it became the subject of intensive research into it’s ability to become a viable food source for the millions of starving people around the globe. Consequently Chlorella became one of the most intensely researched of any food in the world.

What is Chlorella? 

• A microscopic, single celled freshwater plant regarded as one of Nature’s green superfoods.
• One of the most nutritionally dense foods on the planet
• Contains more chlorophyll than any other known plant
• Contains an abundance of key vitamins, macro and trace minerals, anti-oxidants, all of the essential amino acids, protein, nucleic acids, essential fatty acids and much more.
• It is the most common supplement taken by the longest living race on earth, the Japanese.
• A truly wonderful, cleansing and health giving whole food supplement to include in your diet as a complement to our increasingly nutrient deficient western diet.

Organic ingredient: 100% pure, premium quality Chlorella. Grown outdoors and gently processed by cracking the cell walls for superior digestability and absorption. No filler or additives used in this product. To preserve the nutrient and enzyme content, each bottle is nitrogen flushed to eliminate oxygen.

Dose: Consumption can vary with activity levels, state of health & age. Start-up: 2 portions per day for first week or two.  Maintenance: 6 portions per day. Optimum: 6 portions three times daily or 18 portions total per day. Best taken at or after meals with plenty of fluid (preferably pure water to assist the removal of toxins). You can take Chlorella with every meal or once a day.

This 100 prong traditional Japanese Chasen is made of premium bamboo and is the perfect tool for preparing matcha and participating in tea ceremonies. Durable and easy to care for, it is the ideal way to properly mix and whisk our Organic Matcha Powder by Apotheca

How To Mix Our Matcha Powder Using a Bamboo Whisk

Gather Your Tools:

• Matcha powder
• Bamboo whisk (chasen)
• Matcha bowl (chawan) or small wide bowl
• Sifter (optional)
• Hot water (80°C/176°F—just below boiling)

Sift the Matcha:

• Place 1 teaspoon of Organic Matcha Powder By Apotheca into a sifter over your matcha bowl.
• Sifting helps remove any clumps for a smoother, frothier blend.

Add Hot Water:

• Pour about 2 tablespoons of hot water into the bowl. This creates a paste to prevent clumping.
• Gradually add more water (about ½ cup total).

Whisk It Up:

• Hold the bamboo whisk lightly and whisk briskly in an “M” or “W” motion, not circular.
• Whisk until the matcha is frothy and a light layer of foam forms on top.

Enjoy:

• Sip straight from the bowl or pour into a cup. Matcha can be enjoyed pure or with your choice of milk for a matcha latte.

Tip: Clean your bamboo whisk gently under warm water after each use and let it air dry upright to keep it in perfect shape.

Accurately measure your herbal tonics and tinctures with 2.5ml increments. This glass measuring cup provides precise measurements for therapeutic dosing.

Why glass? When choosing between a glass measuring cup and a plastic measuring cup, several factors come into play, including health, durability, accuracy, and environmental impact. Here are the key reasons why a glass measuring cup is often preferred over a plastic measuring cup:

Health and Safety

• Chemical Leaching: Glass is non-reactive, meaning it does not leach chemicals into your food or liquids. Plastic, on the other hand, can release harmful chemicals such as BPA (Bisphenol A) or phthalates, especially when exposed to heat or acidic substances.
• Odour and Stain Resistance: Glass does not absorb odors or stains from foods and liquids, maintaining its cleanliness and safety over time. Plastic can retain odours and become stained, which can affect the taste and purity of what you're measuring.

The favourite! A spicy Mexican inspired blend of organic paprika, oregano, cumin, chilli, black peppercorns, and garlic.

For delicious salsas, guacamole, fajitas, burritos and BBQs, steaks, roast meats & vegetables and sprinkled over eggs or avocado toast.

Organic ingredients: paprika powder, oregano leaf, cumin seed, chilli flakes, black peppercorns, and garlic granules.

Packaging: white bag with twist ties.

Be liberal and use 1-2 tablespoons per recipe.

Note: Recipes found in "I am Food  - Eating your way to health" book by Anthia Koullouros and our 21 Day Seasonal Cleanse & Health Reset Online Programs.

A delicious, Xmassy spice blend to drink as a warming tisane, refreshing ice tea or a hot mulled wine.  

Organic ingredients: Hibiscus flower, Juniper berry, Mandarin & Orange segments, Cinnamon, Clove, Rosehip, Nutmeg, Rose. Caffeine free. No added flavours.

To prepare a warming tisane (or non-alcoholic mulled wine), follow these steps:

1. Steep one teaspoon per cup of freshly boiled water for 3-5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to mature and liberate their aroma.
2. Enjoy it as is, or for added sweetness (which is how we recommend serving it), you can add honey. 

To make a refreshing iced tea, follow these steps:

1. In a jug, steep four teaspoons of tea in one litre of boiling hot water.
2. Add three tablespoons of honey or your sweetener of choice.
3. After 10 minutes, strain the mixture and pour it into another jug.
4. Serve with ice, orange slices, and berries.

To prepare hot mulled wine, follow these steps:

1. In a pot, steep five teaspoons of spices in one liter of red wine.
2. Add thin slices of one whole orange or apple, one tablespoon of flaked almonds, two tablespoons of dried currants, and three tablespoons of honey to the pot.
3. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
4. Serve the mulled wine hot, accompanied by a slice of Panettone or fruit cake.
5. For an elegant touch, add a cinnamon quill or star anise for decoration. 

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Experience the beauty of natural soap bars that provide a luxurious lather and deep cleanse for your skin. Made with 100% natural ingredients, these plastic-free soap bars are vegan and cruelty-free, giving you the peace of mind that you are avoiding any harsh chemicals or toxins. Made using the traditional cold process method to preserve the quality of the oils, butters and essential oils. Due to the handmade nature of these soaps, each bar will vary in shape and appearance from what is pictured. Approx 160g - larger than average soap bars making them great value. This bar will last for 3-4 months if stored correctly.

• Handmade in Australia
• Plastic Free
• Vegan
• Cruelty Free
• No palm oil
• Product comes naked with no packaging (as pictured)

Types:

Triple Butter Natural Soap Bar 160g

• Experience the luxury of a rich, triple butter soap bar that provides a luxurious lather and deep cleanse for your skin.
• Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Distilled water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium hydroxide, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Mangifera indica (Mango) seed butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, White Australian Clay. Essential Oil free 
• Scent Notes: Unscented.
• Wet soap, rub soap directly onto washcloth, loofa or soap bag to create a lather and apply to wet skin. Drain well after use.

Charcoal Detox Natural Soap Bar 160g

• Experience the power of charcoal detox soap bar! Take your skincare routine to the next level with our charcoal detox natural soap bar. This bar is specifically formulated to help draw out oil, dirt, and other impurities from your skin. The natural charcoal formula is gentle yet effective, leaving your skin feeling fresh and hydrated. The soap bar is infused with essential oils to leave your skin lightly scented, and the natural ingredients help to nourish and protect your skin.
• Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Distilled Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Hydroxide, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, coconut milk, Australian white kaolin clay, charcoal, (and/or titanium dioxide), essential oils of rosemary, peppermint, tea tree, basil.
• Scent Notes: Rosemary, peppermint, tea tree and basil.
• Wet soap, rub soap directly onto washcloth, loofa or soap bag to create a lather and apply to wet skin. Drain well after use.

Olive Scrub Natural Soap Bar 160g

• The zingy scent from this scrub soap bar will uplift even the sleepiest of spirits.  Infused with just a touch of olive pips this bar will gently exfoliate as it cleanses your skin. Enriched with natural oils and butters to cleanse and calm the skin, this bar looks as good as it smells. Naturally coloured with green clay and charcoal and scented with bergamot, eucalyptus, spearmint and black pepper. The perfect soap to use as a ‘wake me up’ in the mornings.
• Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Distilled Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Macadamia seed oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, French green clay, olive seeds, essential oils of bergamot, eucalyptus radiata, black pepper and spearmint.
• Scent Notes: Bergamot, eucalyptus, black pepper and spearmint.
• Wet soap, rub soap directly onto washcloth, loofa or soap bag to create a lather and apply to wet skin. Drain well after use.

Three Roses Natural Soap Bar 

• Discover the luxury of self-care, with our Three Roses Soap Bar. Handcrafted with natural clay, our bar produces a gentle, bubbly lather that will softly cleanse your skin. Indulge yourself with its nourishing, calming scent and find luxury in your everyday moments. This beautiful bar is softly scented and is a delight to use. With pastel tones, and rich in cocoa butter for a luxurious feel.
• Ingredients:
• Scent Notes: Rosewood, palmarosa and rose geranium. 
• Wet soap, rub soap directly onto washcloth, loofa or soap bag to create a lather and apply to wet skin. Drain well after use.

Nolans Road Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made from certified organic olives, allowing for a unique flavour intensity each growing season. After pressing, the oils are naturally settled and evaluated, then blended with other varieties from their Hynam farm and partner growers to achieve their signature style. Grown in Hynam near Naracoorte on the South Australia's Limestone Coast, Nolans Road prides itself on quality and sustainability.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

Only olive oil of the highest quality can be called “Extra Virgin”. Legally, an olive oil can only be called “Extra Virgin” if it passes strict chemical analysis tests in an industry-accredited laboratory. Nolans Road olive oils are assessed every season and fall well within the legal boundaries of the definition. 

2024 NOLANS ROAD ROBUST 

Nolans Road Robust Olive Oil has been widely acclaimed by chefs and food writers right from our first bottling in 2004. Bursting with vitality, food lovers delight in the flavour it brings to their food. UK television host Nigella Lawson says it’s her favourite olive oil and Australia’s doyenne of food writers,  Stephanie Alexander, described it in The Age newspaper as “outstanding”.

Lovers of this style of extra virgin olive oil are seeking the green, grassy, peppery characteristics that come from our Italian varieties of olives specially picked at the beginning of the harvest season (April or May depending on what the growing season has been like). Those Italian varieties – frantoio, leccino, signora and pendolino – also give the oil its signature fragrant nose up front. 

Nolans Road Robust is bottled unfiltered. Once they are pressed, they leave their oils to settle naturally over the winter months before they are carefully blended to ensure a balanced, delicious extra virgin olive oil.  Robust Olive oil matches well with strong, punchy flavours  –  rocket salads, rich soups and stews, red meats or just grab a chunk of the best bread you can find and dunk it straight in a dipping bowl of the good stuff!

Nolans Road Robust 2024 Test Results: Free Fatty Acid content: 0.1% (Maximum allowed 0.80%) Peroxide value: 9 (Maximum allowed 20).

NOLANS ROAD DELICATE

This extra virgin olive oil is carefully crafted from a blend of verdale, benito, and arbequina olives. Its well-rounded flavour profile boasts gentle floral aromas, a hint of sweetness, and a slight peppery finish. As with all their oils, it is bottled unfiltered. The fruity and creamy taste of Nolans Road Delicate makes it incredibly versatile, perfect for both dipping and baking. 

Nolans Road Delicate 2024 Test Results: Free Fatty Acid content: 0.2% (maximum allowed 0.80%)  Peroxide value: 7 (Maximum allowed 20).

Our organic Matcha Power is sourced from Miyazaki prefecture in Southern Japan.

Palate: Light bodied & mellow, with milky aromas.

Organic ingredient: Japanese Matcha (Camellia sinensis). Culinary grade for a variety of uses - drinking & cooking. Naturally contains caffeine.

Directions: Whisk half - one teaspoon in 100mls of freshly boiled water. Top with more hot water or milk of choice to make a latte. Enjoy hot or cold (simply add ice cubes or cold milk).

How To Mix Our Matcha Powder Using our Japanese Bamboo Whisk

Gather Your Tools:

• Matcha powder
• Bamboo whisk (chasen)
• Matcha bowl (chawan) or small wide bowl
• Sifter (optional)
• Hot water (80°C/176°F—just below boiling)

Sift the Matcha:

• Place 1 teaspoon of Organic Matcha Powder By Apotheca into a sifter over your matcha bowl.
• Sifting helps remove any clumps for a smoother, frothier blend.

Add Hot Water:

• Pour about 2 tablespoons of hot water into the bowl. This creates a paste to prevent clumping.
• Gradually add more water (about ½ cup total).

Whisk It Up:

• Hold the bamboo whisk lightly and whisk briskly in an “M” or “W” motion, not circular.
• Whisk until the matcha is frothy and a light layer of foam forms on top.

Enjoy:

• Sip straight from the bowl or pour into a cup. Matcha can be enjoyed pure or with your choice of milk for a matcha latte.

Tip: Clean your bamboo whisk gently under warm water after each use and let it air dry upright to keep it in perfect shape.

Experience the benefits of our 100% pure and Organic Jojoba Oil, a versatile product that can be used for a wide range of skincare needs. With its pH level closely resembling that of skin sebum, our jojoba oil is gentle and nourishing for all skin types.

Use it as a clean and simple facial and body oil, hair and beard oil, nail and cuticle oil, or for a relaxing body massage. It's even gentle enough to be used on babies as a bath or massage oil, and as an effective eye makeup remover.

To use as an eye makeup remover, simply add two drops to a wet cotton pad and gently wipe away eye makeup.

Our jojoba oil is made with only one organic ingredient: Jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis), so you can feel confident in using a pure and natural product on your skin. Incorporate our organic jojoba oil into your daily skincare routine and see the difference it can make.

Honest to Goodness Organic Premium MCT Oil is a purified form of coconut oil that is rich in Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) 98% C6, C8 & C10. These are a type of dietary fat most commonly found in coconuts.

MCT Oil is odourless and unflavoured, making it a suitable dietary supplement to boost food, from smoothies to salad dressings

MCT is easily absorbed and converted in the liver to ketones which help fuel the brain and body for mental and physical performance.

Keto and Paleo diet friendly. No nasties or chemicals added. 

MCT Oil is completely flavourless and can be taken straight, added to hot drinks, smoothies, salad dressings, food and more.

It is NOT suitable for frying due to its low burning point.

Dose: It is intended to be used daily, starting with 1-2 teaspoons per day and after a week gradually increasing the dosage by 1-2 teaspoons. Maximum 2 tablespoons per day is advised.