How To Feed Your Brain The more we learn about the gut-brain connection, the more there is a call for looking after our “digestive health.” Yes, it’s true. Your gut is considered your “second brain.” There is no denying it anymore. And because of the new scientific discoveries about the vagus nerve, the enteric nervous…
Who doesn’t love an Anzac biscuit! This tradition began during wartime and was based on ingredients that were easy to come by, and the end product also lasted the time and distance if they were sent to our troops serving overseas. The love for our national bickie (cue Kiwi’s claiming the original recipe) continues…
Here’s the round down of my top three must eat breakfast foods. Now while It’s long been said that “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, this was coined by the marketing department of Kellogs back in the day, but it certainly does ring true for many of us, especially our growing kids…
Coffee – Is It Good For Us Or Not? Coffee is one of those things- you either love it or hate it. You know if you like the taste or not. Or if it’s just a reason to drink sugar and milk. You know how it makes you feel – in your gut and…
Is Eating Healthy Making You Fat and Tired? Oh my gosh – nutrition and diet info is everywhere! It’s no wonder we’re all so confused and despite doing all the “right things” and eating healthy, we’re still feeling tired and frustrated with the weight that won’t budge. And each expert and authority and blogger tries…
Ingredients Nori or rice paper sheets Protein – Shredded chicken breast, smoked salmon, prawns, tinned tuna, well drained & mixed with a bit of yoghurt or mayo, eggs lightly scrambled. Veggies – Sliced or grated carrot Sliced cucumber Sliced snow peas Sliced avocado Bean sprouts Fresh herbs Small cup of water Method Place a Nori…
Ingredients 500g sweet potato, about 3 small sweet potatoes. This can be roasted a day or two before and will keep in the fridge 600g tinned salmon, with edible bones 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil for sautéing 1 brown onion, diced 1⁄2 cup (60g) almond meal 2 handfuls finely chopped dill or other fresh…
Ingredients Burger Patties 500 grams of organic grass-fed beef, chicken or turkey mince 2 grated carrots 2 grated zucchinis 2 tablespoons of coconut flour (or spelt flour) 1 teaspoon mild curry powder 1 small brown onion (finely sliced) 1 egg 2 tablespoons tomato paste A pinch of sea salt Salad and rolls or wraps…
Ingredients 500g chicken breast 2 eggs 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast flakes (dairy free option) ½ teaspoon of Himalayan salt 4 tablespoons coconut oil, butter or ghee for cooking Method This is a great recipe the kids can help with! Dry the chicken breasts with some paper towel…
Ingredients You can use any mix of nuts, seeds and sulphate free dried fruits in this mix. Nuts can of course be left out for an allergy and school friendly version. 3 cups coconut flakes 2 cups seeds – pumpkin/pepita, sunflower, hemp, flaxseeds 2 cups nuts – almonds, cashews, macadamias 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1…