A family favourite, this easy recipe uses readily available ingredients. The cooked mince can be used in various ways & beef mince can be substituted by chicken or pork. Prep time is about 10 minutes & cooking takes about 10-15 minutes. 500 gm extra lean beef mince 2 cloves garlic minced. ½ […]
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Simple winter soup for the immune system
Winter is all about nourishing your body and boosting your immune system to combat these colder months. Try this immune-boosting soup once a week to keep colds and flus at bay. If you start to feel a little under the weather it’s time to cook this magical soup up and nourish your body and boost […]
GLUTEN-FREE FLOURLESS ORANGE ALMOND CAKE
Ingredients: 2 navel oranges 6 eggs 1 cup raw honey 250 g (2 ½ cups) almond meal 1 tsp baking powder 50 g flaked almonds Instructions: Wash the navel oranges, cut off the ends (discard the ends) and place the oranges into a large pot. Cover with water, bring to the boil on the stovetop, […]
Cauliflower and Leek Soup
A gluten/dairy free soup, perfect for cold days and easy to prepare, brought to you by Nutritionist, Naturopath and Herbalist, Pamela Nelson. Ingredients: I head of cauliflower 1 large or 2 small leeks sliced 2 cloves of garlic 2 TBS of extra virgin olive oil Pinch of Himalayan salt and black pepper 1 litre of […]
What fruit and vegetables are in season now? (Bonus Autumn recipe!)
As the seasons change so do the fruits and vegetables that are available. Adapting your diet and eating seasonally has lots of health benefits: Supporting your immune health Winter foods provide an increased amount of immune boosting vitamins such as Vitamin C and Vitamin A which naturally help our bodies to fight off colds, flu […]
Easter chocolate cake / cupcake recipe
Easter chocolate cake / cupcake recipe Ingredients – Cake 100g sugar free, dairy free chocolate (or try our homemade chocolate recipe here!) 1 cup almond meal 1 cup banana flour (you can just use 2 cups almond flour if you don’t have or like banana flour) 1 cup milk (we use Coco Quench) 100g coconut […]
Healthy homemade chocolate recipe
Healthy homemade chocolate recipe Makes 300g chocolate, or more depending on additions. Ingredients 300g raw cacao butter, chopped or purchased as buttons 40-80g raw cacao powder 30-70g sweetener (honey, maple syrup, rice malt syrup, coconut nectar) 1-2 tsp vanilla bean powder or natural vanilla extract 4-6 pinches of ground sea or Himalayan salt Optional extras […]
The Skinny On Avoiding Weight Over Christmas (Bonus Recipes!)
As November winds to an end and December begins with its Christmas Parties, celebrations and invitations its often the time that my clients begin asking me how they can avoid putting on weight over Christmas. So this year I’ve decided to share my six top tips on how to stay slim through Christmas and New […]
How to reduce your risk of developing diabetes
What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism. How we process carbohydrates, lipids and protein is inextricably linked to our blood glucose control, manufacture and energy production. After digestion, glucose passes into the bloodstream, where it is used by cells for growth and energy. For glucose entry into cells, we require insulin. Diabetes can […]
Hot Chocolate Raw Cacao
Raw cacao (chocolate in it’s unprocessed form) is full of nutritional benefits. It is packed with minerals, especially magnesium, which is essential for many body processes from muscle relaxation to energy production and detox. Cacao is the raw extract of the cacao bean, which is then heated to high temperatures to make cocoa. This process […]
Cauliflower And Leek Soup
A gluten/dairy free soup, perfect for cold days and easy to prepare. Ingredients: I head of cauliflower 1 large or 2 small leeks sliced 2 cloves of garlic 2 TBS of extra virgin olive oil Pinch of Himalayan salt and black pepper 1 litre of home-made or organic vegetable stock (e.g. Massel) Method: Slice cauliflower […]
How to survive menopause – a nutritional perspective
Menopause is literally a challenging life changer. While you are going through hormonal changes your life, your body and your emotions are drastically affected. It can be overwhelming and confusing. Menopause takes more than just sitting it out while feeling terrible about it. It means adjusting your life towards these changes. Easier said than done! […]
Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry (Serves 4) – Nutritious /Gluten Free
Ingredients 2 tablespoon coconut oil 3 Chicken breast fillets trimmed and cut into strips 1 brown onion sliced or chopped 1 red capsicum deseeded sliced into thin strips 2 carrots sliced thinly 1/2 cup green beans sliced 250 mushrooms (button or caps) sliced 1 cup chopped broccoli 2cm piece of ginger peeled and grated or […]
Roasted Cauliflower Soup – Perfect For Your Gut Health
Ingredients: 1 red onion quartered 4 garlic cloves ½ head large cauliflower (cut into florets) 2 fennel bulbs chopped and cored 500 gms stock of choice 3 tbs hummus 1 tsp tumeric and pinch cinnamon and black pepper 1 tsp sage leaves pinch fennel seeds 2 tbs tamari 2 tbs lemon 1 knob ginger (peeled) […]
Broccoli Crispbreads
Want a simple and healthy alternative to bread? Something to put your smashed avocado on, or dip into your winter soup? Look no further than this delicious flatbread, made from wholesome ingredient and just the ticket for this chilly weather. Perfect if you’re gluten intolerant as these are gluten and dairy free, and made with […]
Chia Pudding
Chia contain a very high concentration of ‘Omega 3’ fatty acid and they’re high in protein and dietary fibre! Ingredients 1 cup of coconut milk (or any dairy free milk of your choice) 1/4 cup of chia seeds 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (optional) 1 tablespoon of Collagen Hydrolysate […]
Immune Boosting Chicken Soup
Winter is all about nourishing your body and boosting your immune system to combat these colder months. Try this immune boosting soup once a week to keep colds and flus at bay. If you start to feel a little under the weather it’s time to cook this magical soup up and nourish your body and […]
Chocolate Chai Dandelion Latte
This coffee or tea substitute is a perfect nourishing winter warmer. It’s delicious and chock full of nutrients to support your body during the cold and flu season. Dandelion has wonderful liver supporting properties that will aid detoxification and boost functioning of the liver, kidneys, digestive system and skin. It is also an anti-inflammatory and […]
