A minimally processed, plant based diet is really the important part of any healthy diet. It includes as much fruit and veg as you can handle, plenty of WHOLE grains and little bits of nuts/seeds, meat/fish and dairy. Bread seems to be the first food to go when some embarks on a new ‘health journey’,…
Zucchini Crisps
What better way to eat more vegetables than to cover them with cheese! These zucchini crisps are really, really easy plus they taste great! Zucchini can be a challenging vegetable for some people, especially because it’s soggy. But baked like this makes it a winner in our house and I’m sure you’ll love them too….
Pork, Apple and Fennel Sausages
Sausages are a true family favourite. Unfortunately though, regular varieties tend to be high in fat and contain less meat than you’d like to think. This means they’re lower in protein and nutrition compared to other meats. So, I’ve made my own version of our favourite sausages, and they’re so easy! Simply made with regular…
Gluten-free: What you need to know
Improve your gut health, reduce bloating, lose weight, improve your skin and increase your energy levels! Yes please! We all want to feel a little bit better right? And it makes sense to blame the food we eat for the bloating, irregular poos, gas or tummy upsets we sometimes experience. Surely finding the culprit and…
Chocolate Porridge
Nothing says winter quite like a bowl of steaming hot porridge. And nothing cures the winter blues like a bowl of steaming hot chocolate porridge! This version is every bit as nourishing as your regular oats, with an extra kick of chocolate flavour and beautiful rich colour. I’ve kept the sweetness to a minimum so…
Butter or Margarine?
Butter or margarine; which is best? As a nutritionist, “Is this OK?” is the most common question I get asked. Sometimes it’s an easy answer where I can use the ingredients list or nutrition information panel to explain yes or no. Often though, it really depends on your current health status and the rest of…
Pimped Pikelets
Pikelets are always a hit, but they aren’t a great to choice to eat regularly. These pimped pikelets are the perfect finger food for baby led weaning, lunchbox treat or healthy breastfeeding snack! Regular pikelets don’t have a lot going for them as they’re full of white flour, but my version is full of fibre, good…
How to improve your immune system and beat the common cold this winter
Cold season is coming. Your family might even have had a taste of the first few viruses already. Our immune system is a complex web of activity that keeps us safe 24/7. Getting a few colds a year isn’t a sign that you have a weakened immune system, it’s probably working just fine. But having…
Should I take a multivitamin?
Two out of three Australians regularly use complementary medicines to improve their health. I imagine most people have at least one multivitamin in their medicine cabinet. Isn’t it funny though, that four out of five Australians still don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables? Getting enough vitamins and minerals is essential for good health. But, it certainly…
Easter Bliss Balls
This Easter, try these hot-cross bun inspired bliss balls. They’re a healthy addition to your traditional Easter baking and a fuss free option for gifts and last minute share plates. Add them to your egg hunt or as delicious addition to a cheese platter. This recipe was requested from a mum who wanted a dairy and…
Vegan Mayo
Reducing the amount of processed foods you eat is one of the most significant changes you can make to your diet and health (along with eating more veg and moving more). We often associate processed foods with takeaways, biscuits and pot noodles – but all those jars and bottles of marinades, meal bases and salad…
Cheese and Vegetable Muffins
I developed these muffins for a client who worked long hours and was looking for some easy, wholefood ideas to get him off the packet savoury snacks. I’ve made sure these cheese and vegetable muffins are filling, tasty and of course, healthy. Like most savoury muffins, they’re not very forgiving if overcooked. To avoid them…