Where do I begin with listing the goodness in this sweet potato and spinach salad? Firstly, it’s ALWAYS about good digestion and happy gut bugs, so let’s begin there. Resistant Starch Did you know that roasting or boiling potatoes, then cooling them converts them into a valuable food source for ..Continue Reading
Oh, that bloated feeling. If you know it, you know it! But, how do you reduce bloating? Bloating in the lower, upper or all over your stomach can be painful and uncomfortable. Mostly, this happens a little while after eating, often lasting for hours or sometimes longer. It’s very unpleasant. ..Continue Reading
I used to make this salad way back in the 80’s. It started as a twist on the popular Waldorf Salad which I kept changing until this version emerged. I loved it then. I love it now. There’s a lot of good things about apples. They’re: low in calories high ..Continue Reading
Jeff loves to cook flavoursome and interesting entrees and mains. I love to bake. It’s a perfect combination (cue cheesey happy faces). Gluten free baking does pose a problem though, especially for pastry, pasta and don’t even try GF gnocchi! Some recipes convert well, others are an issue, especially when ..Continue Reading
Eggs are the perfect protein. They set you up for the day, balancing your blood sugar for plenty of energy. Did you know that having plenty of protein and healthy fats for breakfast will stop you craving unhealthy food later in the day? Confession time…… When I met Jeff I ..Continue Reading
Tomato is perhaps my absolute favourite vegetable of all time (ok, I know it’s a fruit), but we often think of it as a vegetable. It’s savoury and sweet at the same time and goes with just about everything. My earliest memory of tomatoes is when mum would mix them ..Continue Reading
A friend dropped around with an impressive bounty of fresh vegetables from their ample backyard veggie patch which inspired this simple light meal for a warm Friday night on the balcony. A perfect finish to a busy week – crisp veggie fritters, punchy salsa and a glass of Pinot Gris. ..Continue Reading
Bananas are well and truly in season now and this is a perfect way to use up ones that are a little bit too ripe for eating. Banana + Cake = Deliciousness! Bananas are a fantastic source of the minerals magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, much needed minerals for our nervous ..Continue Reading
You can’t be good 100% of the time. That would be boring. Sometimes you just want a boost of sweet deliciousness to go with your coffee (or tea), and that’s OK if you only do it occasionally. And you deserve it! Healthy food choices can include an occasional treat Saying ..Continue Reading
Vegetables for breakfast – that’s not breakfast food, I hear you shout. But, hear me out. In many cultures, savory vegetables are a staple breakfast dish and when paired with good quality protein and fibre, you’ll have all you need for energy, clear thinking and healthy moods for a productive ..Continue Reading
