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Choc Chia Coconut Pudding

Feb 20

Choc Chia Coconut Pudding

During a recent integrated detox where I cut out all red and white meat, dairy products (except some yogurt) alcohol, sugar, caffeine, gluten and processed grain products I found myself getting creative in the kitchen around Day 7. In case you're wondering how I was coping without all of the above, I was feeling pretty awesome by Day 7. This pudding is detox friendly and delish, gluten & dairy free and full of antioxidant phytonutrients. Other detox friendly deserts on the s

Green Smoothie, Not too Sweet

Feb 20

Green Smoothie, Not too Sweet

If you're after a green smoothie that doesn't have too much fruit then try this recipe.... This recipe has a good ratio of veg to fruit and tastes good too. Variation: Throw in a bit of mint. 1 cup water 1 stick celery 2 leaves of kale 1 green apple, chopped with skin 1/2 small lebanese cucumber 1 small kiwifruit 50g baby spinach leaves Juice of half lemon Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender. Serve with ice and thin with water if the consistency is a little thick

Spicy Lentil Soup

Feb 20

Spicy Lentil Soup

Not only are lentils quick and easy, they provide prebiotic fibre, essential nutrients and protective hormone modifying phytochemicals. Include legumes in you diet at least 2-3 times per week. Of course, lentils are not for everybody, if you're FODMAP intolerant or avoiding lectins skip this recipe. 1 C red lentils 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 3 tomatoes, chopped 3 C stock 2tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp turmeric 1tsp grated ginger 2 cloves garlic 1/2 C coconu

Fig, Date & Cacao Energy Balls

Feb 20

Fig, Date & Cacao Energy Balls

Since first making these I virtually haven't stopped. SO delicious (if you are a chocolate lover) and with so many health benefits... 1 Cup figs 1 Cup dates 1 Cup desiccated coconut ½ Cup walnuts (can substitute with Flax meal, almonds, nut butter, pepitas, tahini etc) ½ Cup raw cacao powder (or carob) ¼ – ½ Cup coconut oil (add gradually) Roughly chop fruit, add to food processor, pulse a few times. Add coconut, walnuts, cacao powder then process till smooth. Finally, add c

Super Greens, Super Easy

Feb 20

Super Greens, Super Easy

Any kale can be used for this recipe, Cavalo Nero is a favourite of mine though Kurly or Russian kale works just as well. A clever combination of miso & garlic gives this vegetable a nice lift that is especially appreciated by the end of the growing season. Kale has recently made the 'Dirty Dozen List', meaning it is one of the 12 fruit and veg exposed to the most herbicides and pesticides during it's production, so eat organic when possible and wash well. 5 heads of Cavalo

Tahini Dressing

Feb 20

Tahini Dressing

Quick, easy and versatile this tahini sauce is great poured over salads, steamed vegetables, cooked grains and meats. It can also be used as a dip (homous without the chickpeas) and provides a generous dose of calcium for bone and nervous system health plus good amounts of iron and zinc. 150ml tahini 1-2 cloves of garlic crushed 50-75ml water 50ml freshly squeezed lemon juice pinch of salt Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. You may wish to use less water if you like t

Gluten & Dairy Free Banana Bread

Feb 20

Gluten & Dairy Free Banana Bread

This gluten and dairy free banana bread couldn’t be easier to whip up. Sometimes I add sultanas or sunflower seeds for variety. 1/2 Cup Almond meal 1 Cup Brown rice flour 1 1/2 Tsp Bicarb soda 1 1/2 Tsp Cream of tartar 1/2 Cup Dessicated coconut 1 Cup Banana, mashed 1/2 Cup Milk of choice 1 Tsp Vanilla extract 1/4 – 1/2 Cup Honey 1 Egg Sift flour, bicarb and cream of tartar. Add coconut and almond meal. Combine remaining ingredients, mix well. Combine with flour, coconut etc.

Marinated Butterflied Lamb Leg

Feb 20

Marinated Butterflied Lamb Leg

With BBQ season fast approaching here are two tasty and easy variations to try on the barby. As the process of barbequeing is known to generate high amounts of free radicals always make sure you combine your grilled meats with foods high in anti-oxidant compounds, for example, a cabbage salad, garlic, herbs such as rosemary and or a dollop of pesto. Organic lamb is always preferable (I get mine from my local farmers market), taste is superior, meat has a better essentail fat

Cacao Nut Clusters

Feb 20

Cacao Nut Clusters

This recipe is easy enough for younger chefs and can be enjoyed all. 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1/3rd C honey (or maple syrup) 1/2 C peanut or nut butter of your choice 1 Tsp vanilla extract 2 C shredded coconut 1 Tbsp chia seeds 1/4 C cacao powder 1/4 C walnuts,chopped 1/4 C almonds, chopped In a large saucepan melt coconut oil. Add honey and peanut butter, combine gently. Add remaining ingredients. Dollop spoonfuls onto baking tray. Refrigerate until firm.

Smashed Sardines

Feb 20

Smashed Sardines

I am always ‘prescribing’ sardines, wether it be for bone density, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, skin health or mood regulation these little ‘super’ fish tick a lot of boxes. Being small they haven’t accumulated lots of heavy metals, they are sustainable and not over fished, and provide good amounts of essential omega 3 fatty acids and calcium. If you’re like me and find ’fishy’ fish difficult then this recipe from Janella Purcell’s Wholefood Kitchen might excite yo

Quick & Easy Beef Skewers

Feb 20

Quick & Easy Beef Skewers

This recipe ticks all the boxes for convenience, ease and flavour. I only ever eat locally produced, organic meat as it IS much healthier for me, you and the planet. If using cheaper cuts of meat this will still be tender if marinated a bit longer….. Serve this with a side of braised asian greens and rice or cauliflower rice. Couldn’t be much easier. Marinade: 1 Tsp ground ginger 1 Tsp ground cumin 1 Tsp ground nutmeg 1 Tsp ground coriander 1 Tsp chilli flakes ( I leave this

Choc Chia Cookies

Feb 20

Choc Chia Cookies

As with all the recipes on my site, these biscuits are fuss free, delicious and nutritious. 2 Tbsp Chia seeds 1/3rd C Water 1/3 rd C Coconut oil 1 Egg (optional) 1 1/4 C Wholemeal flour (can use buckwheat for GFoption) 1 C Cacao nibs or choc chips 1/2 C Rapadura sugar 1 Tsp Vanilla extract or seeds from 1 pod. 1/2 tsp baking powder & pinch of salt Heat oven to 180C. Soak chia seeds in the water for 5 minutes (will form a gel). Whisk sugar & coconut oil (and egg if using) unt

Goodness Green Masala

Feb 20

Goodness Green Masala

I love anything even remotely related to curry and will stir this through my salads, add to poached or scrambled eggs & marinate meat or seafood. Full of fabulous anti-inflammatory herbs & spices. Green Masala Paste 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (soaked overnight) 6 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger 40g fresh mint leaves 40g fresh coriander leaves 120ml vinegar- I use apple cider vinegar 3 teaspoons salt 3 teaspoons turmeric 1 teaspoon chilli powd

Cumin Spiced Cauliflower Soup

Feb 20

Cumin Spiced Cauliflower Soup

It's been a while between posting recipes and high time for a seasonal soup. I told my kids it's a 'curried' vegetable soup and they loved it. Ingredients 1 cauliflower head 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion 3 cloves garlic 2 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp curry powder 3C chicken or veggie stock Yogurt Parsley to garnish Place cauliflower florets on a roasting tray. Toss with 1 tbsp of the oil. Sprinkle with cumin seeds and curry powder. Roast in 180c oven for 20 minutes. Saute chopped onion a

Lyle's Vegetarian Indian Curry

Feb 20

Lyle's Vegetarian Indian Curry

This recipe was given to me by a classmate whilst at Uni. Lyle was a qualified chef studying Naturopathy so I expected it to be delicious. Not only delicious, this recipe is nice and easy to put together too. 2 small eggplants, diced 2 large potatoes, diced 2 large ripe tomatoes 1 large onion, diced 2 fresh green chillies, chopped 1 bunch spinach, chopped 1/2 cup oil or ghee 1 1/2 tsp grated ginger 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp palm or coconut sug

No Cooking Cooked Greens

Feb 20

No Cooking Cooked Greens

Sometimes after a marathon cooking session where I've cooked for example, a roast or a meat dish, some spuds, pumpkin or ricey dish, a curry for the week ahead and prepared a nutritious dessert/ cake/ sweet slice for lunch boxes and a gluten free loaf I have a greens crisis! This recipe is perfect for when you reach the point of cooking overload, you're running out of time 'cos the masses are hungry and/ or you don't want to generate any more washing up. I use a selection of

ME: The Toxic Tiredness

Feb 19

ME: The Toxic Tiredness

I wanted to share this resource with you. A BBC documentary, ME:The toxic Tiredness (available on You Tube) explores Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) through a series of case stories from sufferers and practitioners. Part One highlights the incredible individuality of each case and potentially devastating consequences, whilst Part two provides expert medical opinions. Through the case stories and ongoing research a message of hope emerges with clear explanations of the benefits

Skin IS Deep!

Feb 19

Skin IS Deep!

Chronic skin conditions can be uncomfortable, unsightly and downright dangerous, at the least making life uncomfortable, at worst increasing the risk of systemic infections. Approximately 27% of Australians suffer one or more skin condition. The most prevalent are eczema, acne, rosacea and psoriasis and are usually inflammatory or allergic. The lymphatic system is a network of nodes, vessels and immune cells responsible for delivering and draining lymph fluid. A congested lym

Cholesterol – Fast Facts

Feb 19

Cholesterol – Fast Facts

Cholesterol is VITAL for: Hormone production Brain function Skin health Nerve health Immune finction and lots more… Did you know that 75% of your total cholesterol is actually made by your LIVER! 1 in 3 Australians have elevated cholesterol and currently anticholesterol medications are the most prescribed class of drugs and are often prescribed for life. Many people on statins will experience muscle fatigue and pain that impacts significantly on their quality of life. Furthe

Is stress making you sick?

Feb 19

Is stress making you sick?

Undoubtedly two of the most complex systems in the body are the immune system and the stress response system. Years of research have highlighted the impact of stress on our immune systems. Did you know that acute stress actually upregulates our immune response, and this is a good thing? This system developed as a result of our prehistoric existence where our very life was threatened by injury and infection. Therefore, an enhanced immune response at times of (acute) stress of

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