Raw Cacao & Blackbean Chocolate Brownies
I am yet to find anyone that doesn't like chocolate!! Not only is it delicious, but it's also packed with nutritional goodness. It contains powerful compounds that are mood enhancing. Some of these compounds are: Magnesium the mineral that enhances feelings of
Berry Blitz Muffins and Nutrient Dense Foods
This delicious recipe was my daughters creation. She grabbed out all of her favourite ingredients and asked me to make her a muffin. How clever are our kids when we allow them to be creative!? These muffins are nutrient dense,
Raspberry Marshmallow’s
These marshmallows were a great success! My children described their eating experience 'like chewing sweet fluffy clouds'. We could all do with that kind of taste sensation every once in a while, couldn't we?! Conventional marshmallow's are made from primarily sugar,
We Truly Are Incredible…
Our human body is made up of around 70 trillion cells and 20,000 genes. Each single gene can make over 200 different proteins depending on the micro RNA that surrounds it. Incredibly, we are made up of 10-15 times more bacteria
Super Moist Chocolate Muffins
These divine chocolate muffins are both gluten and sugar free. They are so moist and fluffy and taste delicious! I guarantee that even the fussiest of eaters will enjoy these. I make these in my thermomix, but they can easily
Meal in a muffin and Essential Fatty Acids
These muffins are truly nourishing. They are jam packed with healthy fat, fibre and protein to feed any growing body and busy brain. They will also keep both you and your child satiated for long periods of time and therefore
Love (or Chocolate) Truly Heals All Of Life’s Wounds
Whether you celebrate Valentines day or not, what is known to be true is that LOVE truly heals all of life's wounds. Love has the power to heal us from the inside out. Being surrounded by love quite literally impacts
Apricot Muesli Bars
This is such a simple recipe! These yummy muesli bars are such a great addition to any child's 'packet free' school lunch box. Unlike store bought muesli muesli bars, they are free from: wheat, sugar, hydrogenated oils, preservatives or anything
Seaweed Chips
Nori is a type of seaweed (algae) that grows in the ocean. It is a nutrient rich food source containing many vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals that are beneficial for both sea life and humans. Nori is a rich source of iodine and
Raw Ice-cream Sandwich
It's school holidays here in Torquay and the weather is finally beginning to warm up. Hooray! Today the kids and I created a raw, vegan, paleo, healthy ice-cream sandwich for us to enjoy in the beautiful sunshine. Do you remember eating ice-cream
Healthy Mayonnaise
Do you a think an egg, one of the main ingredients in mayonnaise, is meant to sit on the shelf for over a year? For that reason, the ingredients and the way Mayonnaise is created makes it an unhealthy ‘factory’
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