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Eating To Balance Your Hormones
Eating to balance your hormones has been the most requested topic for me to write on this month! So here are 7 ways you can eat to balance your hormones. 1.Eat a balance of macronutrients Protein, carbohydrates and fats, aka your macronutrients, are all essential for...
The Best (And Worst) Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Many chronic diseases including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer's have been linked to chronic inflammation in the body. What we eat can increase or decrease inflammation in our bodies. By increasing our intake of anti-inflammaotry...
Roasted Veggies with Crushed Nut Topping
Recipe: Roasted Veggies with Crushed Nut Topping Ingredients: Makes 4 serves 1 brown onion, diced 1 Spanish onion, diced 1 cup pumpkin, diced 1 medium sweet potato, sliced 2 zucchinis, sliced 1 medium head of broccoli, chopped 1/4 cup mixed nuts, crushed (i used...
Mango and Avocado Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts
Recipe: Mango and Avocado Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts Ingredients: 1 large ripe mango, peeled, seed removed & diced 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, seed removed & diced 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 cups baby spinach, shredded 1 cup pumpkin, diced 1 small sweet potato,...
Vitamin B12: what you need to know
If you’re vegan or plant based, you need ensure you’re getting adequate Vitamin B12, which usually requires supplementation or injections. However even if you eat meat, you still need make sure you’re getting enough B12. Here is a quick run down on Vitamin B12!...
Food Combining: which foods to eat together for maximum nutrient absorption
Did you know that combining certain foods can help boost nutrient absorption?! Your body will be able to better absorb certain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants when eaten together in the same meal. Here are some combo's to try for maximum nutrient...
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Recipe: Sweet Potato Gnocchi Ingredients: 500g sweet potato 1 tsp ground nutmeg* 150g wholemeal flour 1 small onion, finely diced onion 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 4 asparagus, chopped 1/2 cup shelled broad beans Handful of sugar snap peas Handful of spinach...
Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe
Fun Food Fact: Sweet Potatoes don’t belong to the potato family, they are actually part of the root vegetable family! Sweet Potatoes are a delicious veggie bursting with nutrition that are perfect for supercharging your favourite meals! They are: Very high in Vitamin...
Japan Travel Blog: Part 1
After our recent trip to Japan (August 2018), I’ve had so many requests for our travel itinerary, what to eat, where to stay and what to do, so without further ado, here it is! Our Travel Itinerary: Tokyo (Shinjuku): 3 nights Kyoto (Gion): 5 nights Osaka: 1 night...
Nutty Banana Smoothie
This delicious smoothie is quick & easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family. With the added benefits of cashews, which are rich in monounsaturated fats for a healthy heart, are a good source of plant protein and contain iron, zinc, magnesium &...