I love a good, quick throw together meal, and this one came as a spark of inspiration when I was looking for something to have for lunch today. I’m a big fan of stir fries, however they can be pretty unhealthy. This one is a veggie-packed version, full of nutrient dense veggies, brown rice and […]
This is one of my favourite winter recipes, which will one day be in my book (more on that in the future). Its packed full of veggies, and the beef is rich and tasty. Beef and mushroom Shepherd’s pie 500g Beef mince 4 Large Mushrooms, chopped 1 Large carrot, diced ½ medium zucchini, diced ½ […]
Day 1: So far, its been smooth sailing, although breakfast was a bit disappointing. Note to self-plain oats with pear and cinnamon sounds nice, but in reality, it still tastes like cardboard. For snacks I had a simple carrot and garlic soup, and raw carrot sticks. I also didn’t eat all the oats for breakfast, so […]
I couldn’t find a good recipe for a fresh, nourishing salsa anywhere, so iv’e created my own. Its super simple, but full of great healthy ingredients. Super Salsa 1/2 Red Onion 1/2 Red capsicum 10cm Cucumber 2 Tomatoes 1 Bunch Coriander 1/2 Lemon 2 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 tsp Chopped red chili Salt and pepper Finely […]
A few weeks ago I was talking to someone about what they had for breakfast, the answer was……crumpets! After delving deeper into her diet, I was astonished to find that the rest of her diet was like this too: Toast and jam for lunch, a ham and cheese sandwich for dinner. And of course, she […]
This week I finally got around to purchasing a copy of Optimal Health the Paleo way by Claire Yates, and I much say this thing is INCREDIBLE! Its not just a cookbook….Its 143 pages full of scientific based nutritional information, and Claire has presented it in a really easy to understand way. She goes through […]
I hope everyone had an amazing Easter weekend, full of rest, relaxation, treats, family and love <3 I know lots of people are still on holiday until next week, but I’m back in action this week, and I’m ready for the remainder of the Uni semester as well as filling the blog with yummy recipes and […]
Easter is a time of year where we all over indulge on our favorite chocolate treats, its hard not to with the endless supplies of branded Easter eggs everywhere. But honestly, what are we really celebrating? For me its a time of self awareness, family, and connecting with my spirituality. No, i’m not Christian, but […]
I love eggs, with all their versatility and variety of nutrients. Eggs are nutrient rich and are a great addition to a healthy diet. Eggs are a source of at least 11 various vitamins and minerals, as well as having high quality protein, omega 3 and antioxidants. In particular eggs are a great source of […]
There is something deliciously rewarding about making your own tasty granola. I usually make a batch over the weekend to enjoy with my weekday smoothies, or with Greek yogurt and figs. I even have it on its own as a healthy snack during the day. Plus you can add your own preferences to make it […]