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Mood Boosting Foods 101

Recently on Facebook I posted this article, "This Is Your Brain on Food: The Link Between Eating Well and Mental Health", which created quite the interest in the powerful connection between food and your brain. It's a fantastic article, so make sure you bookmark it for later. For now, here's...

Grain Free Hot Cross Muffins

Unfortunately I can't offer you "buns" this Easter. I've tried a number of times*, however grain free baking is not always easy. But there's good news! My Grain Free Hot Cross Muffins are low starch (unlike many gluten free alternatives), sweetened only with dried fruit and rice malt syrup, and mighty...

Dairy Free Cashew Yogurt

This Dairy Free Cashew Yogurt needs only five ingredients, and is also gluten free, refined sugar free, nutrient dense and probiotic rich. Just the way food should be. It really is that simple.  Ingredients 1 cup raw cashews 2 cups water (ideally filtered) 1 probiotic capsule* 1 tablespoon rice malt...

IQS Kids Cookbook – eBook Review

If you haven't heard of Sarah Wilson and I Quit Sugar (IQS), you've been living under a rock. And that's fine, so here's a little catch-up for you. In  2011, Sarah dramatically changed her life by quitting sugar and since then has inspired hundreds of thousands of people all over...

Dairy Free Cashew Pesto

Traditional pesto is made with basil, olive oil, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese. This Dairy Free Cashew Pesto offers a refreshing difference, and is packed full of nutrition. Perfect as a dip, spread or salad dressing, and great with zuchetti for a protein and nutrient rich vegetarian meal. Ingredients ¾...

Bare Berry Slice

Bare Blends is a leading Australian company taking an holistic approach to your nutrition and wellness; producing delicious superfood blends that nourish and nurture an active body and mind. You can read more about them here. But first, grab yourself some Bare Berries and make this slice. You won't regret...

Super Easy Pumpkin Soup

Those of us in Australia are facing the harsh reality of the last few days of warmer weather. Winter will be here before we know it. Personally I enjoy the change in seasons, and love swapping smoothies and salads for soup and crockpot dishes. Join me? This simple and nourishing...

High Performance Weight Loss

It's nearly the off-season and winter is on its way (in Australia). You're exercising less and looking for food to keep you warm. Sound familiar? It happened last year didn't it? And perhaps the year before. This year, let's do something different. Join my High Performance Weight Loss (HPWL) team...