There’s nothing like fresh fish and chips in the summertime, and now that the weather is warming up this has already become a staple in our household as the 3-year-old is requesting it all the time! Serve it up with a handful of chips (can be handcut or the freezer kind – preferably heart-healthy ones …
Muesli tends to get a bit of a bad reputation these days. Commercially processed versions are often seen as being high in fats and sugars, however, they do tend to contain nuts (high in fats) and dried fruit (high in sugars) which aren’t necessarily ‘bad’ for you when eaten in a standard portion size as …
I’m all about everything in moderation but sometimes when it comes to lollies you want a healthier option or at the least one with less sugar in it; especially if you’re like me and have a sweet tooth. These homemade natural gummies are simple to make, and use natural flavours from ingredients like pureed fruit …
I aim to eat intuitively most of the time, but just out of interest (because I’m doing a nutrition coaching course right now!) I tracked my macros over the past few weeks and it seems that being pregnant has given me an aversion to protein as my intake has been on the low side recently. …
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Nothing beats a rich, decadent chocolate cake. I still remember baking them during the school holidays with my best friend and her mum when I was a kid, and that luxurious moment of satisfaction after the cake went into the oven and we were given the bowl to lick. Fast track several decades and we’ve …
One of the fun things about getting our box of organic fruit and veges deliver each week is figuring out what to do with the random stuff you wouldn’t normally buy. This week we got a leek. Gotta say not exactly one of my favourite vegetables, but I rose to the challenge and made this …
RRP: $39.99 (hardcover), $11.99 (e-book) As a qualified nutritionist, Julie’s kitchen philosophy is that food should be made from real, whole foods. However, as a busy working mum of two, she also recognises the day-to-day difficulties behind the seemingly simple task of just getting healthy food on the table for the family at the right …
Book review: Healthy Easy Dinners for Busy Mums – Julie Bhosale Read More »
I love sushi. Granted, making it at home can be a bit of a process, but once you become a DIY sushi pro it’s so satisfying when your meal is sitting in front of you! And practice makes perfect so take some encouragement in the fact that you’ll be a little quicker each time you …
This meal is a weekly staple in our house as it’s quick and easy to prepare, and is full of flavour. It became our substitute for going to the Turkish kebab shop up the road as we wanted a healthy, fast budget-friendly option that we could make ourselves at home (you can literally make this …
Banana cake has long been a trusty favourite in my household; we always have overripe bananas on hand, and the taste of fresh banana cake takes me back to my childhood as my grandma would often bake one when I came to visit. This banana coconut chia loaf is a modern take on that traditional …
This coconut ice cream recipe uses just three ingredients and is super easy to make. It’s dairy-free, vegan-friendly, and has been going down well as a delish cold dessert in our household lately thanks to the summertime humidity! INGREDIENTS 2 cans coconut cream (2x 400ml) 1/2 cup of brown or raw sugar 2 tspns vanilla …
These raw bliss balls are easy to make, vegan and gluten free. Not only are they healthy, but they also look great which makes them a good option if you need to bring a plate to a party. As the recipe makes a lot of them, they store well in the fridge and can be …