I'll be honest, I've never really been into Brussel sprouts. Until now. The thought of blanching them brings up memories of my calorie counting, fat-phobic, restrictive dieting years (yes, I was once there too, although it's nearly a decade ago now). The answer? Bacon, of course. Combined with grass-fed butter...
The low carb, high fat (LCHF) bandwagon is sweeping the world by storm. And rightly so. There are many benefits, ranging from satiety, blood sugar control and fat loss, to autoimmune disease and chronic condition management. There are also many dangers, including nutrient deficiency, muscle glycogen depletion, catabolism and metabolic...
High in antioxidants, phytonutrients, fibre, potassium and B vitamins, cauliflower is a true superfood. It is not only anti-inflammatory, but detoxifying and anti-aging, and it helps to reduce your risk for diseases caused by oxidative stress, such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The addition of turmeric, ginger and chilli to...
I try to avoid using food products in cans, and find store-bought dips expensive and full of unnecessary ingredients. How about you? This Can Free Hommus is all natural, extremely cost effective, and serving plenty, is the perfect party recipe. For standard weekly use, simply make half a batch and...
Although its name would convince you otherwise, vitamin D is in fact not a vitamin (as our skin can manufacture it), but a fat-soluble steroid hormone. It is responsible for controlling calcium levels in the blood and therefore bone health, muscle function, nerve conduction and your overall physiological health. While...
This is my idea of heaven. A raw dessert that's packed full of nutrients, requires minimal ingredients and is ready in minutes. I bet you even have all the ingredients ready to go. Nutritionally, what I love about this dish is that it's high in good fats and refined sugar...
Sweet potato is one of nature’s best carbohydrate sources. It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and packed with fibre and manganese, which assist in the carbohydrate metabolism. This helps with healthy blood sugar levels, satiety, hormonal control and exercise recovery. These are definitely my new favourite post training breakfast. They...
You’ve just eaten lunch and you’re already counting down the hours (minutes?) until afternoon tea. Familiar? I thought so. Read on to find out why you are still hungry and what you can do. Reason #1: You’re not eating enough nutrient dense food The Solution: Eat More If you have...
As the temperature decreases in Australia, so to does our desire for salads and smoothies. This Warm Cauliflower and Fennel Salad is the perfect way to make the transition to warmer meals, and ensure you are also eating seasonally. This recipe is designed for one and requires the addition of...
