Tag: nutrition

Winter solstice calls for slow mornings and banana pancakes. The winter solstice is a celebration of the longest, darkest night and shortest day, a powerful transition between seasons. In Pagan times the winter solstice was referred to as ‘Yule’ and was a celebration of the Goddess (Moon) energy. It was believed that on this day, the

A grounding, warming dish that is perfect for breakfast, the 3pm slump or dessert. Made using fruit from Community Organics; a local fresh food delivery company that supports local and organic farmers. Do you have difficulty accessing fresh whole foods each week? Community Organics makes it a whole lot easier and they are excitingly offering $20

Making your own nut mylk is incredibly easy and tastes substantially more delicious than store bought varieties. Unfortunately many store bought mylks contain less than 5% nuts and the flavour and shelf life are enhanced by supplementing sugar, preservatives and other additives.   Making your own ensures you gain all the nutritional benefits from nuts,

As written for Par Olive    Each season brings an abundance of medicinal fruits, vegetables, spices and nuts. Our bodies requirements change from season to season, so being mindful of eating with these changes can assist you with optimum energy, weight control, glowing skin, strong immunity, efficient digestion and an overall sense of health and wellness. So

As featured on Par Olive   It’s easy to feel like the Queen of Purity whilst tucking into your daily salad, though as we all now know, not all salads are created equal. There really is an art to creating a nutritionally balanced, yet equally satisfying and filling salad. So, in the search of creating

I know what you’re thinking – chickpeas in cookies – weird!? Ok, maybe a little… But the important question is are they delicious and can you trick others into eating them without knowing? Most definitely! Trust me when I say they do not taste like hummus. Chickpeas are a great baking alternative to flour as

For many people low carbohydrate diets are the go to program for weight loss and it was only last week that I had a discussion with a PT on the topic. He recommended all of his female clients try a low carbohydrate, high protein diet along side training to assist in losing weight. My response

As written for The Vista. Water is essential to life and the reason we all call Mother Earth home. We are made up of 50-65% water, so it is no surprise that adequate water intake is fundamental for normal functioning of every cell, tissue, and organ in our body. Memory, concentration, mood and energy levels

Curb your chocolate craving with one of the easiest desserts i’ve ever whipped up. This choc mint slice is refined sugar, gluten and dairy free and will keep in the freezer for weeks. Healthy fats help keep you fuller for longer, balance blood sugar levels and support skin and heart health. Cacao is one of

Rainy days call for baking. My 4 year old friend and I baked these cacao oat cookies last week in just 30 minutes – super simple and a great healthy afternoon snack for all ages. The ingredient list can be altered depending on what you have in the cupboard so go wild 🙂 You could