FOOD

What are Carotenoids?  

Carotenoids are pigments that give plants their characteristic red, orange and yellow colors. Carotenoids are also natural antioxidants and help protect cells from the damaging effects of “free radicals.” 

There are over 700 different carotenoids in nature, but only about 20 have ever been found in the human body. Only 2 carotenoids are found in our eyes. These are zeaxanthin and lutein.

Zeaxanthin is concentrated in the center of the retina and is also said to have “blue light filtering” capability along with the antioxidant action against those free radicals.

Research into the beneficial impacts of these antioxidants that are thought to be uniquely beneficial to eye health has stirred a lot of interest.  Some of the key research published in this area are the “Age-Related Eye Disease Study” (often abbreviated as AREDS) as well as the Australian “Blue Mountains Eye Study.”

In the September 2020 issue of the journal, Molecules, in the paper titled A Brief Overview of Dietary Zeaxanthin Occurrence and Bioaccessibility stated “the overall occurrence of zeaxanthin in natural food products is low.”  and “the most predominant sources of zeaxanthin present in the human diet are corn-based foods along with pepper and egg yolk.”

For comparison, from a table provided in that report, these were the top recognizable food sources of zeaxanthin, shown along with corn, peppers and egg for comparison:

Wow!  I know which food source I would choose.  Thanks to NingXia Red, I can have my Wolfberry and drink it too.  No kale or hot chili peppers required, but if you choose to add those to your daily NingXia, it will be one powerful drink!! 

A fan favorite, Purple Sweet Potato Soup. 

Purple sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas Lam) are a direct relative of the well-known orange sweet potato and come from the same family. The difference in color is explained by the presence of anthocyanins and antioxidants that give the flesh its purple color!

Purple sweet potatoes are rich in essential vitamins (including vitamin A/beta carotene, which makes this crop even more important in commonly deficient areas in Africa) and minerals, as well as a large amount of fiber, which helps provide a sensation of fullness and satiety.
 

From our all time favourites… Purple Sweet Potato Soup!

 Guests at Fuller Life Bali are welcome to request their favorites, and be sure to take home your copy of our FLAVOURS cookbook!

One of the little joys of staying at Fuller Life Bali?

Fresh, seasonal juices made from what the land is offering.

Our gardens provide an ever-changing selection of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, so the juices you enjoy can vary with the season.

Freshly prepared and served throughout your stay, they’re a simple—and delicious—way to bring more colour and nourishment into your day.

From garden to glass, this is wellness you can taste.

Our organic gardens are thriving and they’re at the heart of the soulful meals served during your stay at Fuller Life Bali.

Our Fuller Life Elixirs are the standard way to begin our luncheon. Which one is your favorite?  The orange turmeric juice elixir, the green papaya leaf juice, or the healing pink rosella tea?   The recipes are found in our FLAVOURS cookbook, available from Fuller Life Bali.

Nourishment includes all the senses.  When you feast on the colours of the rainbow, you absorb not only nutrients but the healing frequencies of the Rainbow Healing System held in those beautiful colors.

The frequencies of Rainbow Healing can be felt throughout the entire Fuller Life Bali property, and our dining space is no exception.

Because nourishment is not only about what we receive through our treatments, but also about the spaces we gather in, the food we share, the conversations we have, and the energy we surround ourselves with. Every element of Fuller Life Bali has been thoughtfully created to support you throughout your stay and your personal journey of re-alignment, reflection, and renewal.

Come immerse yourself in a space designed to support the whole you. Because here, wellness isn't just a treatment.

It's an experience you can live.

At Fuller Life Bali, food is something we share with intention. 

Chef Godil is one of the talented chefs behind the nourishing meals enjoyed at Fuller Life, working with fresh, organic ingredients and bringing care and heart into everything that comes out of the kitchen.

Thank you Chef Godil for turning everyday meals into moments of connection, comfort and joy.

Beetroot is mighty and potent.  Beets are one of the best foods to nourishes your liver.  The nutritional value of beets is truly beyond compare.  Be sure to request our beetroot juice fresh from the farm at Fuller Life Bali when you come for a stay.  

Vibrant in color, the benefits of beetroot go far beyond the beautiful plate it creates.

Naturally rich in fiber, folate, potassium, and antioxidants, beetroot is a delicious way to add more plant-powered goodness to your day.

Its naturally occurring nitrates are also being studied for their role in supporting healthy blood flow and cardiovascular function. 

And perhaps our favorite part? At Fuller Life Bali, nourishing food doesn't have to feel complicated. Fresh, colorful, whole ingredients can be transformed into something beautiful, satisfying, and genuinely delicious. 

Eat the rainbow. Nourish from the inside out. 

Life is sweet when you have the FLAVOURS of Fuller Life Bali served up to you on a plate.  Every time something new comes out of the kitchen, we are reminded of what joy tastes like! The excitement that has no match - what's the next best thing that is being ‘cooked’ up?? 

House made dessert with nice cream! Mmmmmm.