Gluten-free Christmas Mince Pies Have not made my own mince meat for our christmas mince pies again this year- will have to put it on the ‘to do’ list for next year!! But here is a tasty gluten free pastry recipe that’s simple to make and use. I also use this pastry for apple […]
read moreLemon, Orange and Ginger Curd I love lemon curd- this is so easy to make- can’t believe I never made it before- its actually very healthy- full of protein and fats. I add it to my smoothies, chia porridge, toast, to frost cookies or simply off the spoon! From this; to this! Here is […]
read moreNurture Your Life is the second in my series of books on natural health (the first was Culture Your Life published 2014). Children’s nutrition is a big passion of mine. As a Naturopath and Nutritional Therapist I see many children with chronic conditions like persistent illness, skin conditions, energy and growth issues and a staggering increase […]
read moreI absolutely love lemon curd (here is my version). I whipped up a batch as it is packed with healthy fats (butter and eggs) and I don’t worry so much when I use coconut sugar to flavour it- we like it tart anyway. It is a great way to really treat the kids. We also […]
read moreGarlic Butter Prawns with Zucchini Noodles This recipe is so simple and delicious and only has 5 ingredients! Have you tried vegetable pasta/noodles yet? I have been enjoying trying to be grain free the last few months. I have not missed pasta and have still enjoyed noodle soups, spaghetti, and other dishes simply swapping pasta […]
read moreHow can I get fats into my diet? You probably know by now, how much I love fats! They are great for reducing chronic inflammation, boost your immune system, change your body shape, balance blood sugar levels and even balance hormone levels. I am looking to lose weight for life and fats have been integral […]
read moreCoconut Ginger Cookies Always on the lookout for nut free nutrient dense recipes for school lunches and snacks- I found this recipe. I love the simplicity of the recipe but since my daughter is not a massive coconut fan I wanted to change the flavour without changing the flour. Adding the ginger gives an amazing […]
read moreI am such a massive fan of apples. They are great for digestion, the fibre feeds bacteria and helps to regulate blood sugar levels, the acids in apples also help liver detoxification and digestive healing. The peels are also packed with nutrients like antioxidants! It’s no wonder they have the ‘apple a day keeps […]
read moreI am not a huge coffee fan. I LOVE the smell of it but I do not crave it. I do love smoothies in the morning though. I prefer to drink breakfast most days! I also am constantly looking to increase nutrients! This morning I fancied trying a mix of the bulletproof coffee I have […]
read moreBrussel Sprouts with Bacon and Hazelnuts The humble Brussel Sprouts has so many health benefits- (see here for my nutrient fact file). Thank goodness my 4 year old loves as much as us and since Christmas they have been so cheap! They are nicest steamed for about 15 mins so they are soft but not […]
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