Dressings, Dips & Sauces, Vegan Savoury
Roasted Tomato & Basil Hummus
A delicious Mediterranean twist on an entertaining favourite. Also great to have in the fridge for a quick healthy snack with some fresh vegetable sticks. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 cup of cherry tomatoes (drizzle of olive oil) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/4 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 tin rinsed well) 3/4 cup basil leaves (squashed down) 1 tablespoon…
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Transitioning To a Wholefoods Diet
Eating a diet rich in wholefoods is a great way to increase our vitality as well as promote deeper rest and relaxation when our bodies need it. When transitioning to a wholefoods diet, it often takes time to make the necessary changes, but it is certainly time worth taking to ensure we lay a solid foundation that won’t be easily strayed…
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Gluten Free Living, Wholesome Dinners
Quinoa and Cannellini Bean Pilaf
We are big fans of cannellini beans in store here and wanted to find a seasonal recipe that showcased how awesome they are not only for soups and casseroles, but for salads and mains as well. Here in combination with quinoa, flaked almonds, and a few herbs and spices they make the perfect vegetarian meal. High in protein, gluten…
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Healthy Lifestyle
5 Wholefoods to Support Anxiety
Anxiety is complex, but there is so much evidence to show that the food we eat can have a significant effect on our state of mind. Here are 5 of my favourite wholefoods that can support a calm, relaxed and anxiety free mind and body. Flaxseeds (Linseeds) This tiny seed works to calm our mind in many ways. Firstly,…
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Healthy Lifestyle
Orange & Almond Cake with Coconut Ganache
This week we are sharing another recipe from the gorgeous Sarah Follent of Baked Livingness. Sarah shares with the AW blog regularly and has recently published her own E Recipe Book. Here she shares with us one of her delicious gluten and dairy free cake recipes with a coconut ganache topping. Ingredients: Base: 8 Medjool dates pitted 3 tablespoons…
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Dressings, Dips & Sauces
Spicy Homemade Tomato Sauce
There are so many tomato sauce brands in the supermarket and as we discovered, it’s actually really simple to make your own. The benefits of course is that there are no preservatives or unknown additives. After being inspired by a Jamie Oliver recipe we made this. It’s absolutely delicious, you’ll love it…..and spicy too! Great for pizza topping, pasta…
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Healthy Lifestyle
Are you getting a Good Nights Sleep?
Sleep problems are becoming more common these days with a 2016 survey revealing between 33% and 45% of Australian adults suffer from sleep conditions of different severities. If you are suffering from a serious sleep disorder, it’s important you seek proper support from a medical health practitioner, however, in the meantime, here are a few lifestyle tips that can also help….
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Our Wholefoods Kitchen, Wholesome Dinners
Lentil Sausage Rolls with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Inspired by a recipe we found in a Woman’s Weekly magazine, here is our take on a wholesome and tasty lentil sausage roll using a hearty combination of green lentils and walnuts. Vegetarian eating at its best….these rolls make a great lunch or dinner alongside a healthy salad and we highly recommend serving them with our delicious homemade spicy tomato sauce. Enjoy!…
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Desserts & Baking, Gluten Free Living
Banana Nut Muffins (Gluten Free)
This is possibly the simplest banana muffin recipe you will make, and also gluten, dairy & refined sugar free as is the style of recipe contributor Casey-Lee Lyons from Live Love Nourish. The recipe has been one of Casey-Lees most popular with her followers and its super delicious as well (tried & tested). Great for lunch box or afternoon…
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Healthy Lifestyle
What’s All the Fuss About Self-Care
Self-Care is a term that has become very popular in the last ten years or so and particularly in the health industry. But what does it actually mean to self-care? And how does it relate to diet and a wholefoods way of living? Firstly, self-care simply means to bring the practice of ‘care’ to ourselves. Said like that, it…
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