Portugal’s Undiscovered Countryside When travelling to Portugal, few visitors make it past her major cities of Lisbon and Porto. While these two centres are beautiful, entertaining and unique in their own right, Portugal has a great deal more on offer when you take a step outside the big cities and explore Portuguese country life. The central region of Portugal; the Viseu and … Read More
Roast Pumpkin, Basil & Garden Herb Dip
What do you do when your herb garden is flourishing? Find excuses to use herbs WHEREVER you can, including this delicious basil and roast pumpkin dip (which also has fresh oregano and rosemary in it)! Try this dip with my Chickpea Chips, on top of a slice of Nourishing Seed Bread or as a condiment for grilled lamb, chicken, pork… even tempe! … Read More
French Food
French Food France. Just saying the word to most people brings up images of snails, frog’s legs, cheese, croissants and baguettes eaten by men wearing black-and-white striped shirts and berets sporting curly moustaches. Of course we can’t forget the beauty and history of Paris and Versailles, the picturesque vineyards of Champagne and Burgundy, the clifftop villages in The Lot or … Read More
Gluten-Free Cabbage Wraps
Do you love fresh or toasted wraps for lunch? Well I do! But I am sensitive to gluten and I find that most of the gluten-free versions in the stores tend to be really thin and flaky and don’t hold the filling together well at all. And they always fall apart when toasted under a sandwich press. This cabbage version literally uses a big … Read More
Ask A Question
Ask me your Nutrition & Health Questions Do you have a nutrition or health related question that has been bugging you for a while? Maybe something that you’re embarrassed to ask your friends, family or coach about and want to remain anonymous? Well I’m here to answer them! This is your chance to have your question(s) answered and ‘hit me with … Read More
Nourishing New Year Lunch Bowl
It’s coming to that time when many of us are heading back to work and looking for healthy lunch options after a season of festivities. This lunch bowl of goodness will help you feel amazing and super focussed at work in no time! It’s super easy to make the components in batches and pack into containers for lunches/dinners throughout the week! … Read More
New Year’s Cleansing Green Juice
Many of us will wake up on New Years Day feeling a little under the weather after a big night. Start the day with this green juice to kick-start a mini-cleanse of the system! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, Paleo, Vegan Serves 1 Time 10 min Ingredients: 1/2 a Lemon 1/2 a lime 1 cm fresh ginger 1 cm fresh turmeric 2 … Read More
Nut Butter
Whether it is with almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts or pecans. There’s no questioning that Nut Butter is delicious… and slightly addictive! By itself, on toast, on apples or in a smoothie, nut butter is Ah. Ma. Zing! And it is SO SIMPLE to make yourself at home! Just choose your favourite nuts and process away! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, Paleo, … Read More
Sugar-free Cookie-dough Bliss Balls
I first saw these sugar-free cookie dough bliss balls on nutritionist Jess Cox’s instagram page and IMMEDIATELY took a screen shot and noted to make them. On the weekend I went over to Jess’s website and made these divine, gourmet, sugar-free, filling treats and CANNOT get enough! I like them so much I wanted to share them with you here, but … Read More
Housesitting; a new way to travel?
I travelled around Europe for over 7 months this last year. And, understandably, many people asked: How I can afford to travel for so long? AND How I managed to stay on top of the study requirements for my Masters while enjoying my travel? There are several ways I’ve been able to afford such extensive, lengthy travel. One of which is Housesitting. … Read More