Turmeric Latte Spice Mix

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turmeric latte

A turmeric latte is probably one of the most recent addition to many cafe’s hot drinks menu! And how cool that they’re incorporating such potent superfoods in beverage menus! Turmeric is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent and anti-microbial. It should be a go-to ingredient especially when you’re feeling under the weather, no matter what the ailment. This spice mix is not … Read More

Quinoa Broccoli Bites

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While I enjoy eating pastured, organic animal products (very much), I’m very conscious that as a whole the Australian population eats much more than we really need, nutritionally, contributing to a global problem of meat production that is not sustainable in the long term. For this reason, I make a conscious effort to take 1-2 days a week where I eat … Read More

Sesamite – wholefood alternative to vegemite or marmite

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vegemite

Are you an Aussie who loves Vegemite? Or a Brit who loves Marmite? Then you’ll love this recipe! All the yeasty, salty flavour, naturally! What I love about this recipe is the very subtle creamy-nutty flavour from the tahini that holds the salty/yeasty flavours. I’d expected it to be more pronounced, however, it actually turned out to be a beautiful … Read More

Pumpkin and Quinoa Protein bites

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Pumpkin Bites

These savoury pumpkin bites came about because I was trying to invent a plant-based, delicious protein alternative for me to have with my lunches and dinners. I wanted to avoid using whole lentils/legumes because they tend to make me really gassy, and I had a few ingredients in my pantry and fridge… so I started to experiment. After a bit of … Read More

Coconut Turmeric Latte

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turmeric latte

Turmeric is one of the most easily found superfoods. It is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent and anti-microbial. It should be a go-to ingredient especially when you’re feeling under the weather, no matter what the ailment. It’s rainy and cold here in the Netherlands at the moment so I’m making an immunity-boosting coconut milk turmeric latte – sounds a bit funny … Read More

Superfood Falafels

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These falafels are tasty, versatile and one of my favourite things to have on hand for a flavour-and-nutrient-packed lunch.  They’re also a great vegan (non-meat) way to add protein to a meal. Use what you have on hand at home and improvise as you need. Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V Makes 8-16 falafels Time 30mins Ingredients: 1/2 C your favourite seed mixture (sunflower … Read More

Raw Chocolate Easter Eggs

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easter eggs

With Easter fast approaching, it seems that every way you turn in the shopping centres, all you see are chocolate eggs, bunnies, bilbies and hot cross buns. Most of us will have a gathering at some stage over the long weekend, want to show up with a great dish to impress the masses? Try making your own Easter Eggs! People … Read More

Moroccan Pumpkin and Chickpea Salad

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Moroccan Pumpkin and Chickpea Salad Inspired by the wonderful team at Bondi Health and Wellness, this salad is packed with nutrients including essential proteins from the combination of chickpeas and pumpkin seeds. It a fantastic crowd pleaser and is perfect for work lunches, keeping you going all afternoon without that sluggish drop at 3pm! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V Serves ~4 Time 1 … Read More