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Chia Seeds: the scoop!

Chia seeds are truly one of nature’s superfoods. Here’s the scoop:  The health benefits Their high omega 3 and natural fibre content makes them fantastic for blood sugar control, which is the key to satiety, energy and weight management. They are a complete protein, providing all of our essential amino...

Paleo Burgers with Sugar Free Tomato Sauce

This recipe is one of my staples. It's free from gluten, grains, sugar and dairy, and ready in ten minutes. For me, it's an extremely economical way to eat red meat and keep my iron levels topped up. Give it a try - they're so good, I promise you won't...

Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Chips

Sweet potato is one of my favourite foods. Full of fibre and manganese, these components in addition to cinnamon, further assist in the carbohydrate metabolism, and therefore healthy blood sugar levels, satiety and hormonal control. Sweet potato is also packed full of vitamins and antioxidants, making it a fine example...

Nut Free Brownie Bites

You'll never believe these are gluten free, refined sugar free, dairy free, vegan AND nut free. The perfect sweet treat and they are great for school lunchboxes. You're welcome. Ingredients (Serves 8+) ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup coconut flakes 8 dates (omit for fructose free) 2 tablespoons raw...

Grain Free Chocchini Bread

Chocolate + Zucchini = Chocchini! This bread is not only grain free, but gluten free, refined sugar free and dairy free. The addition of buckwheat flour creates a denser, more "bready" loaf that both slices and toasts well. Buckwheat is packed full of protein, magnesium, mangasese and fibre, so please...

Why you shouldn’t be afraid of bone broth

Bone broth is one of nature’s true superfoods. While dealing with actual bones may be a little off-putting at first, don't be afraid - bone broth is one of the best things you can do to improve your gut health. And just case you didn't know, gut health is the...

Super Easy Pulled Pork Tacos

This is quite possibly my best meal yet. It is grain free, gluten free, dairy free, packed full of nutrients and extremely delicious. You do need 5 hours for the pork to cook, but there is minimal preparation time and the end result makes it well worth the time. The...

Sports drinks – why you should quit

The term 'sports drinks' refers to "beverages that have been developed to address fluid, fuel and electrolyte needs before, during and after exercise". The key components are carbohydrate, electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, flavour and additional ingredients such as vitamins and minerals. The truth is about sports drinks? They...