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Oct 6, 20212 min read

How to eat mindfully for health

Do you want to improve your health? Lose weight? Eat to help a specific issue? Mindful eating is a way of eating that can help with...

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Oct 6, 20211 min read

The life changing loaf of bread

I heard about this bread awhile ago and have been meaning to make it for ages... Then had to post about it, its SO GOOD!!! Super simple...

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Oct 6, 20212 min read

All about butyrate

Have you heard about butyrate? M ost people would answer NO to this - I'd never even heard of it until a year ago!! Yet it's a vital part...

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Oct 6, 20212 min read

Udon tofu Sesame stir fry

I love stir fry vege meals - quick, fresh, versatile and so delicious!! This is a tofu based vegan one with seasonal veges (including...

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Oct 6, 20212 min read

Almond chocolate cake with vegan chocolate icing

Does this cake look good or what?!! I love food (just in case you can't tell ) and I love feeling well and staying healthy But food is SO...

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Oct 6, 20212 min read

Fasting and brain health

Many people are aware of the benefits of fasting on weight and blood sugar/cholesterol But did you know fasting can directly boost brain...

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Oct 4, 20212 min read

What is fasting?

Fasting has gained in popularity in recent years for good reason - it is used to improve or even reverse various health issues and is...

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Oct 1, 20211 min read

Sundried tomato, walnut, chickpea and broccoli pasta

If you're like me and crave carbs when you're tired (who doesn't ) this is a great quick healthy solution It requires very little prep...

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Oct 1, 20211 min read

Cacao seed sprinkle - yum!!!

Thanks to @anourishingnotion for this recipe, its my new favourite Sprinkle over Muesli, breakfast bowls, chia pudding, apple crumble and...

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Oct 1, 20214 min read

How does food cause inflammation?!

I've mentioned chronic inflammation /metainflammation in my posts quite a bit - so if you're wondering what it's actually all about this...

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Oct 1, 20212 min read

Making pasta (and cooking with kids!)

I'm a huge believer in getting kids involved with food - from growing, to preparing, to cooking (and eating ) - it not only teaches them...

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Oct 1, 20212 min read

Vegan 'butter chicken'

Butter chicken is apparently one of THE most popular takeaway dishes in nz (and overseas) - but its loaded with saturated fat and high in...

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Oct 1, 20212 min read

Weekend lockdown plant based apple crumble

Traditional apple crumble uses quite a bit of sugar, as well as butter, so it's pretty sweet even though its great for the fruit content...

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Oct 1, 20212 min read

Eating a rainbow

This was our delicious vege box for the week from the local organic farm - yum! So fresh and colourful, even at this time of year when...

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Sep 30, 20211 min read

Raw easy sugar free muesli

Often its so tempting to forget breakfast or grab something on the go, yet by doing this it can lead to a cycle of crashing and craving...

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Sep 30, 20212 min read

Vegan black bean choc raspberry brownies

If you love chocolate brownies (who doesn't!) but want a healthier version packed with nutrients this is a must try You'd never believe...

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Sep 22, 20211 min read

Vegan minestrone soup and foccacia

Soup is an amazing food for getting in lots of veges and herbs, it's also great to make in bulk to freeze for quick midweek dinners, or...

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Sep 22, 20212 min read

How to read food labels

How to read ingredient labels This is an excellent post from @healthformation__ on how to read food labels Although in an ideal world...

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Sep 22, 20212 min read

Vegan Berry Crumble Slice

This was the newest addition to school lunch baking (you don't need kids to enjoy it though ), it got a full 100% from both boys and a...

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Sep 6, 20212 min read

How to eat the rainbow

Eating a rainbow This was our delicious vege box for the week from the local organic farm - yum! So fresh and colourful, even at this...

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