RECIPE: Banana & Pineapple Cake
It’s been some time since I wrote a post, although not without reason: I’m 26 weeks pregnant with my second baby and with working part-time and looking after a toddler [...]
The Yogic Diet
I recently completed a cooking workshop run by my local yoga center, on the ‘Yogic Vegetarian Diet’. While I am not a vegetarian, I love vegetarian food, I love cooking [...]
3. RECIPE: Savoury Salmon, feta and vegetable muffins (makes about 8)
This is a great wholesome savoury muffin recipe; by including vegetables, protein and dairy they are little meals in themselves. Keep in freezer and take out for easy kids lunches [...]
RECIPE: Flour-less Dairy Free Banana Cake (or muffins – makes 12)
I eat both wheat and dairy and frequently bake with them both, but I just love this Banana cake recipe! And because it is low in sugar and uses unsaturated [...]
NUTRITION TIP: What is your New Year’s Resolution for 2014?
Have you made any healthy lifestyle goals for 2014? A good goal is a SMART Goal. So make sure your New Year’s goals are SMART: Specific: not vague or general. [...]
CHRISTMAS RECIPE: Asparagus with vinaigrette
Give this tasty side dish a try this Christmas 2 bunch fresh asparagus 1 tsp seeded mustard ½ tsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbs olive oil 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar Blanch [...]
CHRISTMAS RECIPE: Lemon and Thyme Chicken Sticks
This is lovely as a starter or with a platter. 700g chicken thigh fillets, skin and fat removed. Cut into 3cm cubes 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon rind Small bunch [...]
NUTRITION TIP: Healthy Eating over the Festive Season!
Christmas is a time for catching up with friends and enjoying time with family. However this usually means more party food, more alcohol and less exercise. Remain healthy this Christmas [...]
RECIP: Pacific Island Salad
I have named this Pacific Island Salad due to it being inspired from my year working as a Dietitian in Tonga. Pacific Islanders use coconut (cream, flesh, water) throughout their [...]
SPORTS NUTRITION TIP: Latest Carbohydrate Guidelines During Exercise
I recently attended the Sports Dietitians Australia Conference in Melbourne (19/10/13). What a fantastic conference, I left feeling inspired and excited to put into practice what I have learnt and [...]