❄️❄️ Fresh or Frozen Vegetables? ??
Are frozen vegetables a good alternative? It’s becoming a very important discussion, especially with the rising cost of fresh food. The Facts ❤️ Frozen food does lose some vitamins and minerals in the processing. However, boiling vegetables and longer cooking times cause them to lose even more of these vitamins and minerals. Steaming and microwaving […]
No Added Sugar Lemon Slice
A delicious, no-bake take on the lemon slice. The perfect treat to make with the kids, serve with a cup of tea, or when you need to bring a dish. Serves: 10-12 Cook time: 25 minutes Food processor (Or similar appliance) required Ingredients Juice & rind of 1 lemon ½ cup pitted dates 1 cup […]
Simple Zucchini Slice
Need some inspiration for your weekly meal prep? Try this tasty, healthy classic. The perfect option for dinner, snacks or even a picnic! Zucchini slice is quick to make as it’s all baked in the one dish, loaded with veggies, (it’s an easy way to use up veggies that may be looking a little soft […]
Easy Homemade Pizza Base Recipe to Impress Your Next Guest!
Eating out frequently can be expensive $$$. That’s why we went straight to our dietitian, Cassandra Stuchberry, for some recipe inspiration. This homemade pizza recipe is perfect for when you’re next hosting dinner – whether it be with friends, family or date night Ingredients 1 ½ cups plain flour (bread flour if possible) + more for […]
How To Fuel Your Run
Fuelling Before Your Run It’s important to start running well fuelled. Getting your nutrition plans wrong before a training session means you don’t optimise your potential during your run. Failing to fuel or hydrate appropriately before running can lead to earlier fatigue, reduced endurance and gut upset. Everyone is different, but runners will often eat a meal around 2 to 4 hours before running. This meal should […]
One Pot Mexican Chicken
Save on dishes this winter with this spicey one pot Mexican chicken favourite! Recommended by our Dietitian Cassandra, this dinner will warm you up from the inside out! INGREDIENTS Extra virgin olive oil spray 1/2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 200 g skinless chicken breast 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ground coriander 1 […]
Soups to keep you feeling full!
In the cooler months soups can be a great way to warm up. Here are some soup recipes that are high in protein so they’ll fill you up for longer. Broccoli Soup: Takes: 20 mins Serves: 3 Ingredients 1 clove of garlic 2 sticks of celery 400 g broccoli ½ a bunch of fresh mint […]
Marvellous Mushroom Recipes!
Marvellous Mushroom Recipes Did you know that mushrooms contain vitamin D. Most vitamin D in our bodies is made in our skin when we go out into the sunlight but mushrooms are one of the few foods sources of vitamin D. Try out some of these mushroom recipes to get a little more vitamin D […]
A day on a plate of a Dietitian
A day on a plate of a Dietitian I work every day with people who are trying to change their eating to improve their health, feel more energy and manage hunger and cravings. I love to offer people time saving tips, places to look for recipes and ways to make sure their food is nutritious […]
Have FUN with fruit!
Have FUN with fruit! Fruit is a great natural source of vitamins, fibre and energy. The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommends that most people eat 2 servings of fruit every day. Try out the recipes for some new and different ways to eat fruit. Strawberry and Kiwifruit Popsicles Takes 5min + freezing time Makes […]