“If you keep good food in your fridge, you will eat good food”. ~ Eric McAdams While it may sound simple, if you also apply the same to your pantry, you really can’t go wrong. Set your kitchen up for success with these suggested kitchen items: Almond flour - a...
My No Bake Energy Bars are one the most popular recipes on my site. They have been a huge hit with the cyclists, triathletes and endurance runners I work with, and have taken social media by storm. Speaking of which, there has been so many fantastic variations on Facebook and...
In order to thrive, humans require a pH level of approximately 7.4 or slightly alkaline. And so, the alkaline diet was born. It’s that easy to contribute to the thousands (or is that millions?) of weight loss fads on the market these days. Let’s examine the facts. The alkalinity theory...
It’s Summer in Australia and hydration is the hot topic on everyone’s lips. Read on to find out what you should do and why more is not always better. It’s what you do every day that counts. In short, hydration needs to be a daily priority, not something you suddenly...
Cauliflower "rice" is honestly the best thing since sliced (gluten free) bread. It makes the most divine pizza crust, is the perfect grain free alternative in sushi rolls, and really gives your stir fry that extra dose of vegetables, while keeping it low carb and nutrient dense. In case you're...
As the name suggests, grapeseed oil is oil from the seeds of grapes. It is marketed as being a good choice due to its high vitamin E content, and considered environmentally sounds as the seeds are a by-product of the wine industry and therefore reduce wastage. The fact is though,...
Carrot cake is a childhood favourite of mine. Store bought versions, however, are gluten and sugar laden, so don't let the addition of a vegetable or two fool you! This version is gluten free, refined sugar free, dairy free and delicious! It makes the perfect birthday cake or office tea...
Xylitol has been making an appearance in line with the popularity of low carbohydrate/low sugar diets as it is marketed as "plant derived", "low calorie" and "sugar free", but here's the official TNN scoop. Read on to find out why it's not as sweet as it sounds. Xylitol is not...
I started a bit of controversy (again) on Facebook this week with a post about fats and oils. The most common question raised was in regards to rice bran oil, as many people believe, or have been told by "qualified professionals", that rice bran oil is healthy. I'm here to...
