If you’re interested in organics or sustainability, you probably have at least one friend who is a Mooncup Zealot. “My Mooncup is amazing,” Mooncup Zealot says, as you meet up for your weekly turmeric latte after aerial yoga class. “It has literally changed my life.” “Mhmmm…” you mutter noncommittally, your mouth full of açaí & blueberry raw cheesecake. Not this…
17 January 2018 at 4:42 pm sprouts sprouting raw beans What Seeds Can I Sprout? Sprouts are delicious, rich in nutrients and easy to grow. A wide variety of seeds and beans can be sprouted. Some common ones are: Seed Sprouting Instructions: Place 2-3 tbsp of seeds of your choice in a large jar. Half…
Nestled in the beautiful countryside of South Wairarapa sits Cameron Family Farms, an extensive organic farming operation set up by Filmmaker James Cameron and Author Suzy Cameron, both keen environmental advocates. Their growing principles are directed by their values – ethical, organic, sustainable plant-based farming and they’re constantly working hard to find better ways of…
We love how passionate our suppliers and growers are, and Christchurch-based Matt Morris is as passionate as they come! Director of The Urban Monk, he takes a spiritual approach to creating delicious certified organic cultured vegetables. We love his fresh take on work and food almost as much as we love his fresh & crunchy products. We were lucky…
Looking for only gluten free options? See our Gluten Free Flours and Grains A-Z. FLOURS AND GRAINS Grains are the seeds and fruits of cereal grasses. Some, like wheat, have been grown by humans for over 10,000 years. Whole grains consist of the outer bran, endosperm and germ. The bran contains fibre, minerals and protein,…
17 January 2018 at 4:41 pm dry beans bulk vegetarians your commonsense guide Beans and grains are a necessary and nutritious part of our diet. We’ve created a guide to soaking and cooking times for most of the beans and grains sold at Commonsense. You can find the printed version in store – stick it to…
Both natural and synthetic salicylates can cause health problems. In high doses salicylates are harmful to everyone and overdose can be potentially life threatening. While most people tolerate them well, a small percentage of the population find that even small doses may cause significant health problems. Salicylate sensitivity, or salicylate intolerance, refers to any adverse effect…
At Commonsense, we know it can feel a little daunting to step into the world of veganism. That’s why we supply a variety of alternatives so that you never feel like you’re missing out, no matter what your dietary requirements are. Here are some great products to try if you’re considering transitioning into veganism. …
17 January 2018 at 4:41 pm What is Psyllium? Psyllium husk is the powdered seed of the plant Plantago psyllium. It has been used traditionally in Chinese, Western and Ayurvedic medicine. Health benefits of Psyllium Psyllium is considered one of the safest and gentlest laxatives. Psylllium contains high amounts of mucilage, which, when combined with water,…
Oats: contaminated by gluten or just straight glutinous? We did the research so you don’t have to: here’s the low down on why your oats aren’t truly gluten free. Can your muesli & fruit be REALLY gluten free? It’s impossible for oats to be genuinely gluten-free Gluten is a name given to a protein found…