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Healthy Christmas Appetiser and Dessert Recipes
CHRISTMAS PUDDING BLISS BALLS Recipe Makes 15 balls INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup dried cranberries + extra for decoration 10 dates – pits removed1 heaped tbsp. cacao powder1/2 cup almond meal 1/4 cup desiccated coconut 30g crushed walnuts 30 individual pumpkin seeds (for...
What You Need To Know About Aussie Summer Stonefruit and My Caramelised Peach Crumble Cups Recipe
Summer is here and that means Aussie Summer Stonefruit are in season! Whether you’d like a juicy peach, crunchy nectarine, smooth apricot or a tangy plum, there’s plenty of deliciously sweet and healthy stonefruit to choose from! Here’s what you need to know about...
Mushroom & Pumpkin Risotto with Crushed Walnuts
This nutty risotto is perfect for Christmas celebrations! I’ve used walnuts for a delicious nutty crunch and the added health benefits of plant omega 3 ALA, plant protein, magnesium, potassium, folate, fibre and antioxidants! And did you know, preliminary...
11 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having a Baby
Two months ago we welcomed our beautiful baby boy into the world. He is the most incredible thing that has happened to us. We love him more than words can describe. But becoming a mum for the first time isn’t exactly what I expected. It’s amazing and exhausting,...
Quick Guide To Common Spices, Their Health Benefits and How to Use Them
Many spices have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties due to their phenolic compounds like flavonoids. Spices also contain micronutrients such as iron, magnesium and calcium. Spice: the fruit, seed, bark or root of a plant used to...
Veggie and Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese
RECIPE: VEGGIE AND LENTIL SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE Ingredients: Makes 2 serves 250g wholemeal spaghetti1 medium zucchini, finely diced1 medium carrot, finely diced 6 button mushrooms, finely diced ½ brown onion, finely diced2 cloves garlic, minced 400g tin brown lentils,...
Calcium: Why We Need It & Are You Getting Enough Without Dairy?
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body! In fact, it accounts for 2% of our total body weight! Why Do We Need Calcium? Calcium is essential to all cells in our body. It plays many vital roles and is required for: Skeletal function – mineralisation of our...
Creamy Tropical Papaya Smoothie
This smoothie is perfect for the whole family! Made with deliciously sweet & healthy Australian Papayas, you can enjoy this smoothie for a healthy snack any time of the day! Plus the papaya adds the most incredible creamy texture to this smoothie!...
Healthy School and Uni Lunches with Recipes For A Whole Week (Plant-based)
Preparing a healthy school and uni lunch may have more benefits than you think. Skip your trip to the food court or canteen and reap the benefits of allocating a small portion of your day to making a nutritious and delicious meal! Download your Healthy School and Uni...
The Best Banana Bread
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups wholemeal flour4 large ripe bananas1/2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla extract2 eggs1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup honey 5 tbs hemp seeds Method: Preheat oven to 190C. Line a loaf tin with baking paper. In a large...