Healthy Lifestyle
Anxious Much?
It seems anxiety is the buzz word these days (no pun intended) and something many of us can relate to experiencing at some point in our lives. Anxiety affects us on many levels, from a slight feeling of uneasiness, to the ‘butterflies’ in the stomach feeling and on to more extreme levels of anxiety often experienced as panic attacks,…
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Traditional Pine Nut Pesto
I’ve been making this pesto for years now and absolutely love it. It uses the traditional pine nut that gives it that distinct ‘Mediterranean’ flavour you just can’t beat. I sometimes mix it up a bit using cashew nuts or macadamias, but always keep coming back to this one. Simple, beautiful, delicious. Ingredients: 1 large bunch of basil…
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No Bake Paleo Nut Bar
Yet another gem from Tris Alexander Nutrition. This one uses many of our favourite products including chia seeds, Medjool dates, sunflowers seeds and pepitas. Super nutritious, nutty and delicious! As a healthy snack, this recipe pretty much speaks for itself. Serving size: 14 serves Preparation time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup premium raw mixed nuts (almonds, brazil nuts, cashews…
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Wholefoods for a Healthy Gut
Following on from last weeks article Understanding Gut Health by Jesabe Warner, here are our top wholefoods for fostering a healthy gut. Slippery Elm The inner bark of the slippery elm tree is long known for its medicinal qualities and healing effect on the gut. Once slippery elm is ground into a powder and mixed with water, it becomes…
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Golden Turmeric Mylk
Recently joining our team of fantastic food bloggers is the charming Evanna Kate. Evanna has worked with food in the hospitality industry for the past 9 years, spending some of that time training as a chef. After recently starting her own food blog combining her unique passion for food and style, here is one of Evanna’s signature recipes for…
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Understanding Gut Health
Our gut health is the starting point when it comes to improving our energy levels. The integrity of our gut lining, the strength of the beneficial bacteria (flora) population in our gut and of course what goes in our mouth all affects our gut health and how energetic we are. Our gut lining needs to be strong, durable and…
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Kids Flourless Pancakes
Another inspiring recipe from Nutritionist Casey-Lee Lyons of Live Love Nourish. For those of you who are new to our recipe blog, Casey-Lee has a great business that runs out of Brisbane hosting interactive online nutrition programs for healthy living. All the recipes contributed by Casey-Lee on our site are gluten, dairy and refined sugar free which fits with…
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10 Things You Should Know About A Wholefoods Diet
Soups, Casseroles & Curries, Vegan Savoury
Moroccan Sweet Potato, Carrot & Chickpea Soup
You can’t go past this soup for a tummy warmer in winter. With delicious warming spices, creamy sweet potato & carrot and wholesome chickpeas, this is a recipe for the whole family and so simple to make. Enjoy. Serving Size: Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large brown onion (chopped) 2 garlic cloves (chopped) 1 teaspoon ground coriander…
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Gluten & Dairy Free Hidden Seed Loaf
The first recipe from site contributor and Naturopath Holly Layland. Holly practices out of a clinic in Evans Head that offers Naturopathy and Massage. She also loves cooking and is passionate about sharing her recipes with others. Here we have a gluten and dairy free hidden seed bread which she says is a hit with the children as well….
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