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Oct 222 min read

Pesto recipe

Delicious, versatile and nutritious. Pesto is popular and highly beneficial. This recipe is dairy free. I made the batch in the...

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Broccoli, apple & spinach soup. One pot cooking.

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Jul 31 min read

Broccoli, apple & spinach soup. One pot cooking.

Broccoli is a superhero when it comes to nourishment. It is a good source of fibre and carbohydrates, and is rich in vitamins, including...

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Hummus - delicious, rich in protein and high in fibre for your beneficial gut bacteria.

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Dec 1, 20232 min read

Hummus - delicious, rich in protein and high in fibre for your beneficial gut bacteria.

Hummus is highly nutritious, dairy free, vegan and gluten free. Keeping a batch of this yummy dip on hand during the holiday season...

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Intermittent Fasting - What are the benefits, and the drawbacks?

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Aug 24, 20236 min read

Intermittent Fasting - What are the benefits, and the drawbacks?

HAVE YOU TRIED INTERMITTENT FASTING? I know plenty of people who love it and swear by the health benefits of periods without eating. So,...

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Baked Apples, A Healthy, Wholefood Dessert...

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Jul 1, 20232 min read

Baked Apples, A Healthy, Wholefood Dessert...

Do you often fancy something sweet? Or find a dessert hard to resist? I'm sure you'll love this recipe, hearty comfort food which is...

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Borlotti Bean & Baked Pumpkin Soup with Brown Rice Miso...

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Jun 22, 20232 min read

Borlotti Bean & Baked Pumpkin Soup with Brown Rice Miso...

It's mid-winter here in Australia. I love it! We are lucky to have a lovely log fire, with an oven in the bottom. Even though the...

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May 30, 20232 min read

Butternut Pumpkin & Celery soup

This simple, nutritious soup is great on its own, or with your choice of "add-ins." It is low in fat and protein, so you can add your...

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3 Bean salad. This is super delicious, simple and nutrient rich. It is naturally gluten-free.

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May 21, 20232 min read

3 Bean salad. This is super delicious, simple and nutrient rich. It is naturally gluten-free.

I regularly make this delicious salad. It's great as a complete meal, or a side dish. I love it cold, but especially love it gently...

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May 6, 20236 min read

Lectins, phytates... phytonutrients

You may have heard the term "anti-nutrients", in particular phytonutrient compounds such as lectins, phytates, oxalates, phytoestrogens,...

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May 4, 20232 min read

Carrot & Zucchini slice

Gluten free. Vegetarian. Yum. Easy! I love a balanced meal, which can be paired with so many other foods and enjoy warm or cold. Before...

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Pantry Staples. Creating meals is easier with versatile pantry foods.

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Apr 29, 20235 min read

Pantry Staples. Creating meals is easier with versatile pantry foods.

This list of pantry and fridge staples, is an overview, not all "must-haves". There will also be healthy foods in your pantry, which...

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Energy ball, with protein power.... The perfect 3pm pick-me-up.

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Apr 20, 20232 min read

Energy ball, with protein power.... The perfect 3pm pick-me-up.

These energy balls contain healthy fats, fibre and protein and are packed with minerals. They are super handy for "grab and go" snacks. ...

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Spaghetti Squash Casserole. Delicious, cheesy & naturally gluten free.

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Apr 5, 20232 min read

Spaghetti Squash Casserole. Delicious, cheesy & naturally gluten free.

This dish is easy to create as a vegan meal, using vegan cheese. It's gluten free and also pairs well with your meat of choice. Before...

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Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea fritters. Vegetarian, gluten free & easy!

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Mar 31, 20232 min read

Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea fritters. Vegetarian, gluten free & easy!

These easy fritters are nutritious and versatile. Bake in the oven instead of pan fry. It's healthier, plus you can set a timer and...

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Superfoods - what are they? What do they do? Check out the list below...

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Mar 3, 20239 min read

Superfoods - what are they? What do they do? Check out the list below...

In a nutshell, superfoods are foods which are packed with nutrients and have special compound to keep your body healthy and disease free....

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Pumpkin, Spinach & Feta Frittata-nutritious food, any time of day. Vegetarian. Gluten free.

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Feb 28, 20232 min read

Pumpkin, Spinach & Feta Frittata-nutritious food, any time of day. Vegetarian. Gluten free.

NOTES: This frittata is easy, gluten free, vegetarian and nourishing. Enjoy warm or cold. It's packed with protein, fats, fibre and...

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Celery, carrot & apple soup, cleansing and nourishing.

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Jan 7, 20233 min read

Celery, carrot & apple soup, cleansing and nourishing.

This delicious soup is nutrient rich and naturally sweet. Packed with ingredients to cleanse and nourish your body. It is a cleansing,...

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Aloe Vera - Uses, benefits & how to harvest...

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Nov 30, 20224 min read

Aloe Vera - Uses, benefits & how to harvest...

Aloe Vera Barbardensis Miller has been used for thousands of years. Well known to aid healing of sun burn, it's also great for...

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Walnut & pumpkin soup-This delicious soup is nutrient rich too.

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Nov 8, 20221 min read

Walnut & pumpkin soup-This delicious soup is nutrient rich too.

I LOVE this soup! The walnuts create a wonderful earthy flavour, add nutrients and keeps you full for hours! Note: you can save the...

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Nov 8, 20223 min read

Should I eat wheat?

Are you wondering what the gluten-free thing is about and if you should eat wheat? Here's some info which may help you decide. BTW, ...

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