Why do pancakes seem like such a treat when they are very cheap and easy to make and they can be very nutritious?! Switching regular flour for wholemeal adds back some much needed fibre and nutrients. Using half oats takes it a step further by giving as a different wholegrain (variety is the key to…
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin soup is one thing I really love about winter. There’s nothing quite like a thick soup served with crusty bread on a cold winters night. Every family has their own additions to make pumpkin soup a little special. Mine are coriander and coconut milk. This recipe is completely adaptable so don’t be shy. Don’t…
Why I don’t buy organic
As a nutritionist, my job isn’t just to help you eat better, it’s also to help you become better informed about the foods you eat. One change my clients often assume they need to make, is to switch to organic fruit and vegetables. It’s often said with a hint of guilt during our first meeting “I…
Lamb Koftas with Tzatziki and Purple Slaw
This Lamb Koftas recipe is a family favourite of ours. Lamb mince is a tasty way to get in a serve of red meat (for iron, zinc, potassium, B12 and B6), but I think it’s the novelty of skewered meat that makes this dish fun to eat. With tasty meat on a stick and lots…
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Hopefully by clicking on this recipe you acknowledge that this is not a traditional recipe. I love the original, but I want to share my wonderfully simple (family friendly) version of tabbouleh. It’s quick, uses quick cooking quinoa instead of cracked wheat and of course is really tasty. I like to make the Parsley the hero…
How healthy is Milo (and how does it compare to other chocolate powdered drinks)?
Just like Vegemite and tomato sauce, chocolate drinks are staples in the Aussie pantries. Kids love them and they provide a chance to get another serve of milk in. Milo has been in the news recently as Nestle has conceded to reduce the label’s 4.5 Health Star Rating (based on making up Milo with milk)…
Baked Peaches with Vanilla Greek Yoghurt
Fruit doesn’t come much more luxurious that a perfectly ripe peach. It makes a beautiful base for this super simple dessert that is incredibly simple with impressive flavours. Baking is great way to use up any overripe (or forgotten) about stone fruit as we say goodbye to summer for another year. Baked Peaches with Vanilla…
Nut Free Chocolate Balls
Chocolate balls, bliss balls and protein balls are great on-the-go snacks. Simply blended up dried fruit and nuts rolled into balls. They are high in fibre, natural sugars and good fats and make for a nutritious treat. They last well out of the fridge so are a great easy treat. Unfortunately, they don’t make a…
What’s in my trolley: Part 5 with Megan Ahern
At the start of the new year, I shared a photo of my weekly shop to show what healthy food looks like in my family. One message that I am so passionate about sharing is that there is no one way to be healthy. Just because eating a certain way makes someone else feel great,…
Healthy Packaged Lunch Box Snacks
Thinking of lunch box snacks isn’t as easy as it sounds. You have to balance what your child will eat, with what they should be eating. Then the school has some rules about what you’re not allowed to include too. Then there is the monotony of getting requests for the same foods that then only…
What’s in my trolley: Part 4 with Dr Kyla Smith
At the start of the new year, I shared a photo of my weekly shop as the start of this series – giving sneak peeks into the weekly food shops of some healthy Aussie mums. One message that I am so passionate about sharing is that there is no one way to be healthy. Just…
What’s in my trolley: Part 3 with Teagan
At the start of the new year, I shared a photo of my weekly shop as the start of this series – giving sneak peeks into the weekly food shops of some healthy Aussie mums. This week, we meet Perth blogger, Teagan. I am going to hand you straight over to her so she can tell…