I was inspired by 180 Nutrition Superfood Powder and the amazing work Guy and Stu do to empower people to lead a life at peak health to give my own superfood blend a go. This easy superfood protein powder packs an absolute nutrient punch! It’s a great way to boost the nutrients of your meal. Here are just some suggestions: Excellent in … Read More
Basic Homemade Paleo Mayonnaise
Cut out the sugar and preservatives, include wonderful, wholesome ingredients and there is NOTHING wrong with Mayonnaise. Check out my version of Homemade Paleo Mayonnaise. Also featured on www.cobramestate.com.au Serves: ~40 (makes about a jar) Time: 5 min Other info: GF, DF, Vg, SF, Paleo Ingredients: 1 egg AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (Very important) 2 tsp wholegrain mustard (or Dijon if … Read More
Chickpea Chips
A delicious Vegan, Gluten-free addition to any antipasto/cheese/dip platter. These Chickpea Chips have a delightful crunch! Try them with the tasty Beetroot and Horseradish Dip! Serves: 6 Time: 30min Other info: DF, GF, SF, V Ingredients: 1 cup Chickpea flour (can also use buckwheat flour or quinoa flour) 2 t black sesame seeds pinch salt 1 T Olive Oil ¼ cup … Read More
What are the benefits of Strength Training?
Resistance training (or strength/weight training), as defined by The Better Health Channel[i], is the use of resistance to muscular contraction to build strength, anaerobic endurance and size of skeletal muscle. The average person might associate weight training with bodybuilding, strongman competitions, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the place in the gym where all the guys look in the mirror while they lift … Read More
Beetroot Bircher Muesli
I love beetroots, mainly because of their colour and great flavour! But they also have countless health benefits including increased stamina, lowering blood pressure, improved digestion plus a whole host of antioxidants and vitamins. Check out my article 6 Reasons to Eat More Beetroot to find out more. Beets are most well known for use in savoury dishes, but I decided … Read More
Basic Full-body Bodyweight Strength Workout
Strength training has many benefits from improved bone density and muscle tone to fat loss and flexibility. To read more about the benefits of Strength Training, see my article. Strength training doesn’t have to involve lifting lots of heavy things in front of a mirror in the gym. By applying any resistance to muscles (including bodyweight) we are able to … Read More
6 Reasons to eat more Beetroot – Benefits of Beetroot
I’ve always loved Beetroot! As a kid, the colour and sweet flavor attracted me to them; I loved to have the baby beets in salad, just by themselves, and especially sliced on a burger with the lot! My sister was the same; I remember one occasion when we were quite young, we were out to dinner at a venue that … Read More
Beetroot and Horseradish Dip
Delicious Beetroot and Horseradish Dip! I love beetroots, mainly because of their colour and great flavour! But they also have countless health benefits including increased stamina, lowering blood pressure, improved digestion plus a whole host of antioxidants and vitamins. Check out my article 6 Reasons to Eat More Beetroot to find out more! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V, Paleo Serves … Read More
Beach Workout
Everyone (well, at least MOST people, I’m sure) loves to relax on the beach; reading a book, going for dips to cool off, making sand castles, beach cricket. For me it’s the salt air smell, the sand between my toes and the feeling of freedom. I love heading out for an early morning walk and workout on the beach. Working … Read More
What is Quinoa?
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa, pronounced Kee-nwah) is a member of the Amaranthaceae family (with Amaranth) and is closely related to beetroots, spinach and tumbleweeds. It is a grain crop, from which humans eat its edible seeds. Being a member of the Amaranthaceae family and not the True Grass family makes Quinoa a pseudocereal rather than a true cereal. Quinoa’s first links … Read More