What can you do right now to improve your gut microbiome?
More and more evidence is confirming the importance of a healthy gut microbiome. I would go as far to say that your gut is the gateway to your health. Poor gut health and a dysbiotic microbiome (one that is low in a
Lemon, Caper and Chicken Piccata
There is nothing quite like quickly whipping up a a dinner and putting it into the pressure cooker when time is of the essence! I usually make this in a big pot, but it was just as delicious and far quicker
Divine Apricot Cake
The apricot jar is like the lolly jar in our house. Quite often I go to the pantry find it empty! My husband and children love to sneak them when I am not around
MANGOSTEEN
Have you ever tried this delicious tropical fruit? Maybe you have spent time in Asia or you shop an your local Asian grocer and have found it there? Not only does this sweet fruit taste amazing. It's also medicinal too! The
Pumpkin Hommus And Your Microbiome
This pumpkin hommus can be used in many ways; my kids enjoy it after school for a snack. I love it as an addition to my salads and it's a perfect condiment to put on vegetable tacos. Hommus should be
Spring Is In The Air- “Zoodles”
With today’s sunshine and spring in the air, I decided to opt for a lighter lunch. Listening to our body's nutritional requirements and cravings, enables us to nurture ourselves in the best way possible. During winter, I crave warm comfort food;
Sauerkraut
Have you ever tried eating lacto-fermented Sauerkraut? Have you even tried making it yourself
Healthy Chicken Nuggets- 3 ways
These healthy chicken nuggets are always in stock in our freezer. I make them in a large batch and freeze them in a labelled glass container. When I'm preparing the kids' lunch boxes the night before, I defrost these
Decadent Paleo Peanut Fudge
This fudge is a real treat and tastes absolutely divine. I've been trying to perfect this recipe for a while now and here is my final masterpiece. Why not take this to your next dinner party for everyone to enjoy! "Sharing food
Pets
Do you own a pet? Have you experienced their unconditional love? Do they have you wrapped around their tiny paws? Other than bringing your family so much joy, owning a pet has so many other health benefits both physically and emotionally. A 2015
Incredible Sapote Pudding
Each week, the kids and I have a pact that we will try a different plant food. Some weeks, especially in winter, it is a struggle to find a new one. Today we hit the jackpot with the amazing Sapote! We do this
Mighty Magnesium
Are you living and trying to function on an empty fuel tank? Do you feel like you're constantly wading through mud? You could possibly be magnesium deficient. If you're deficient in magnesium, your body (particularly your cells) just won’t
Grain Free, Gluten Free, Choc Chip Cookies
For those of you who are on a particular healing journey, going grain free may be of benefit. By simply eliminating refined and processed carbohydrates, this can allow for a window of healing to occur. Most of all, when we
2 Ingredient Paleo Pancakes
For those of you who know me and follow my recipes, you should have realised by now that I am a no fuss cook! I use only wholefood healthy ingredients and I don't like to cook anything that is fiddly
A Rainbow Diet
Did you know that a greater diversity of microbial species found within your gut has been shown to correlate with greater health.. both physical and emotional? When I analyse client stool results through DNA stool testing, I am able to calculate
What Is Your Daily Positivity Ratio?
Our brain is a muscle. Just like the other muscles in our body, it also needs to be trained to get the most out of it. Why do we hold onto and only remember the negative experiences from our past
Are you B12 deficient?
Do you suffer from depression, anxiety or low mood? Are you forgetful? Have low energy? Do you have compromised gut function? Autoimmunity? Infertility? Poor balance? If so, it’s worth looking into your B12 levels! B12 is an essential
Take the WATER CHALLENGE today!
HOW MUCH WATER ARE YOU DRINKING? ‘Water’ may well just be the magic pill that you are so desperately after! Every cellular function within your body relies on proper hydration; including your heart, brain, lungs, kidneys, liver and digestive tract. Our blood is also made
Nutrient Dense Muesli
Breakfast is the meal that causes most families to become unstuck in the kitchen. In the hectic morning rush, most people opt for convenience over wholesome nutrition. However, if you just throw down a piece of toast and a cup of
Chickpea Patties
Protein source Protein are the building blocks in our body, required to create cells, muscles, tendons, ligaments and organs. Amazingly, when proteins are broken down they are broken into amino acids (both essential and non-essential amino acids). A complete protein contains
Grain Free Banana Cake
This banana cake is on constant rotation on our kids snack menu. It is light, nutrient dense and never seems to fail. It is also grain free, gluten free and dairy free making it a winner for many food sensitivities