I don’t know anyone that doesn’t want to spend a little less at the supermarket. As a natural cheapskate and from work with low income families, I’ve learnt a few tips and tricks over the years to save money while still eating well. You don’t need to spend a fortune on healthy foods for the…
Food Allergy and Intolerance Testing
The number of people seeking help for food intolerances and allergies is on the rise. Unfortunately, not all of the tests available are accurate or reliable. Many common and easy to access allergy tests are expensive and don’t actually test for what they say they do. Food allergies and intolerances vary in severity but all…
Overnight Oats
Overnight oats have got to be one of the easiest breakfasts to make. Preparation is a cinch, all you need to to do is mix everything together put it in a bowl or jar, cover and refrigerate. They’ll last up to three days in the fridge so make a batch and you’ve got a few…
Lentil and Feta Salad
This lentil and feta salad is one of my all time favourites. It has become a regular hit with my family too, even those that didn’t think they liked lentils! I love that this salad is balanced enough to have on it’s own for lunch. There’s plenty of fibre from the vegetables, fats from the…
Barley and Pomegranate salad
A beautiful Christmas side dish that is as tasty as it is pretty! This barley and pomegranate salad is so easy to whip up, it can me made ahead and stored in the fridge for a day or two. It also has a beautiful orange vinegarette dressing. This salad is also lactose free, vegetarian and…
Pan-Roasted Greens with Toasted Almonds
This is the one dish of ‘greens’ that my husband will eat with enthusiasm. I have used broccolini, asparagus and sugar snap peas. Pan roasting the vegetables, toasting almonds and a generous dose of lemon gives this side a huge flavour it. Once you’ve made your greens this way, you won’t want to make another…
Grilled Peach, Green Bean and Almond Salad
Grilled Peach, Green Bean + Almond Salad The perfect salad needs a base, something sweet, something salty and something crunchy – this salad has it all. My peach, green bean and almond salad is a simple but impressive salad that can be made ahead. Need a salad to bring to along to share? It’s the…
The best and the worst of icy poles
The best and the worst of icy poles It’s icy pole season again! Summer is almost upon us and it wouldn’t be an Aussie summer without sitting on the trampoline with an icy pole. Kids adore them and they can be a great way for everyone to cool down. Every year we see more and…
Budget Family Eats
$10 Family Meals: As seen on Today Tonight As a nutritionist and a mum, I understand that it can be difficult to get the family eating healthy meals regularly, especially when you’re on a budget. Healthy meals don’t need to be complicate and they certainly don’t need to cost you any more. In fact, regularly…
Lollies and kids: How to handle the lolly bag sugar rush
If you’re a parent and you read my blog, then you may worried about all the lollies and chocolates your child is going to be given over the silly season. Halloween, birthdays, end of year parties and Christmas all come with sugar filled gifts, lolly bags and desserts. With your child’s best interest in mind,…
Loaded Bolognaise
The trusty family meal you know the kids will eat has had a makeover. This one is loaded with vegetables and some sneaky lentils too! What I love most though is that this recipe doubles so easily (to use a full 500g pack of mince) so there’s an entire nights dinner sorted at the same…
Beef Mince Stir Fry
Mince is a tasty and inexpensive protein for stir fries. Plus, you’ll be surprised at how little you need to make a huge recipe to feed a hungry family. A serve of meat is only 65g (about 90g raw) per person. This recipes uses just 400g for mince, which is more than enough each for…