Liver Pâté

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Organic, grassfed liver is also a absolute battery-pack of nutrients. Did you know that for humans as well as many animals the liver is the place where excess nutrients are stored? This helps explain why liver is such a great source of nutrients when it comes to eating it! We’re talking ridiculously amazing levels of Vitamin A, Riboflavin, B6, B12, niacin, … Read More

Sardine Patties

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sardine

I’m someone who doesn’t eat a lot of dairy – the whey protein doesn’t seem to agree with me. So I’m always sourcing non-dairy foods that are high in calcium. One such food is the humble sardine! Did you know that 100g sardines (with the bones) contains more calcium than a glass of full fat milk? So  this week’s creation … Read More

Warm Sibo-Salad

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Sibo

This simple, yet delicious vegetarian salad option that meets all macronutrient requirements, will keep you full ’til dinner and it’s low FODMAP and Sibo-friendly! Serves 1 Time  10 mins Ingredients: 1 decent handful of kale 1 decent handful of rocket 1 radish, shaved 1/2-3/4 C carrots and eggplant roasted in cumin and turmeric 1-2 T alfalfa sprouts 4 kalamata olives, … Read More

Carrot Cake Quinoa Porridge

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Since I’ve been following a low FODMAP/SIBO protocol, I’ve been experimenting so many different recipes. When it comes to breakfast, you can see my savoury and sweet pancake variations here. But today I’ve got a variation on a winter warmer for you! Carrot Cake Porridge! Carrots are full of beta-carotene (help with night vision) and are naturally sweet meaning there’s no … Read More

Kangaroo Bolognese – Low FODMAP & SIBO Friendly

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kangaroo bolognese

In Australia, kangaroo is a very sustainable meat. It’s local, a great source of protein and iron, plus it’s quite lean.  Kangaroo is also a fantastic source of zinc and offers a wide range of the B-group vitamins like niacin, B-12, B6, riboflavin and Thiamin. This slow-cooker kangaroo bolognese is s delicious way to enjoy it! This recipe is low-FODMAP and … Read More

Pancakes – The way you like!

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pancakes

Since I’ve been following a low FODMAP/SIBO protocol, I’ve been experimenting with the same pancake base but varying flavour combinations. The first back were last month’s Savoury Pancakes. But I’ve had such fun inventing: Lime and coconut pancakes Lemon and ginger pancakes Turmeric Latte pancakes Chocolate pancakes All the recipes use the same base ingredients just with different flavour additions. … Read More

Kangaroo Meatloaf with Plum & Orange reduction

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meatloaf

In Australia, kangaroo is a very sustainable meat. It’s local, a great source of protein and iron, plus it’s quite lean. Organic, grassfed liver is also a absolute battery-pack of nutrients. But if you’re anything like me, you don’t like the flavour or texture that much. Blending liver and kangaroo with another meat like chicken or pork is a great way … Read More

Savoury Pancake – FODMAP & SIBO-Friendly

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SIBO

You may or may not have heard of Low FODMAP and SIBO diet protocols in general and social media over the last year or two. They are used to treat some specific conditions like SIBO, SIFO (Small Intestinal Bacterial/Fungal Overgrowth), IBS and specific gut dysbioses. After recent testing to get to the bottom of some persistent and undesirable symptoms (bloating, psoriasis, gas and candida-like … Read More

Mexican Burger Patties

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Mexican burger

Got a hankering for a Mexican meal, or burgers? I often get cravings for both of these! So one day I decided to make something that hits both spots! These Mexican burger patties are the best of both worlds! They’re a perfect option for meat-free Monday, are fabulous take-to-work lunch options, in a lettuce burger or crumbled through a salad or … Read More

Mediterranean Vegetable Bake

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Spending time in Italy during its summer, I was surrounded by an abundance of mediterranean vegetables; eggplant, tomato, capsicum, zucchini, red onion. I thought, what better way than to combine them than in a veggie bake; although it was quite warm in Italy, the cold left-overs made for absolutely DELICIOUS lunches the following days. Thinking about it as well, this dish … Read More