I love pumpkin. Its orange, its so incredibly versatile, and it tastes amazing. It’s also full of so many health benefits – such as its high in fibre, zinc, sulfur, vitamin A, phytosterols, protein and tryptophan. Being rich in these nutrients means that pumpkin gives us better immunity, better digestion, clearer skin, reduced cholesterol, stronger […]
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Chopped Chicken Salad
This is a crowd pleaser type of salad. Its got crispy iceberg lettuce amongst mixed leaves, crunchy almonds, soothing parsley, shredded chicken and so much more. Make extra and save for lunch the next day…your stomach will thank you! Serves 4. Ingredients: 5/6 decent handfuls of mixed greens. I used what I had in the […]
A classic hummus
There is nothing better than a freshly made dip that one can enjoy with fresh veggies and seeded crackers or as a side to meat or salad. Dip is brilliant. Dip brings people together. To quote ‘The Simpsons’ (read: I think I’ve watched one episode of ‘The Simpsons’ in my entire life!), a taste of […]
Ask Alex: Is gluten free a healthier way of eating?
If I had one word to sum up an answer to this question, the answer would be NO, (its not ‘healthier’). As a healthcare practitioner, I would only recommend you eat this way if you have a legitimate reason to avoid gluten, such as coeliac disease or other bowel/gut related conditions. However, in saying that, […]
Spring Beef Salad
Spring is the perfect time to start phasing out of the more hearty, wintery meals and into the lighter, summery salads. This Spring Beef Salad was inspired by the dribs and drabs of my weekly vegetable shop as well as a leftover beef. That’s why it is so appealing, as it can be adapted to […]
Banana & Cacao Thickshake
I don’t know what it is about smoothies…but I’m quite obsessed. I mean they’re convenient, can be made exactly to taste and are the perfect drink for a warm sunny day (which in Perth, we certainly have no shortage of!). I mean what is there not to love! I love my smoothies thick; the need […]
A Warm Green Bean, Leek and Brussels Sprout Salad
Cool wintery nights definitely call for warm salads, chocked full of all the good green stuff! If you haven’t got the gist yet, I love salads. However, when its cold outside, some nights I cannot stand the idea of a cold garden salad and I don’t have the time to wait for a whole lot […]
Curried Coconut Cauliflower Rice
There is nothing better than cauliflower. It honestly has to be one of my most favourite vegetables of all time! It is entirely versatile and entirely nutritious! Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable meaning it has anti-carcinogenic properties as well as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Cauliflower is very high in vitamin C, with one serve providing […]
My favourite breakfasts
Breakfast, it’s probably my equal favourite meal of the day (on par with lunch and dinner!). However some mornings it can be an absolute chore to ensure a balanced meal full of fibre, good fats, protein and complex carbohydrates. Especially when you’ve got the dog to walk, the kids to feed and prepare lunches for […]
A warm veggie-packed salad
If you know me, you know that I LOVE SALAD. I love making salad, I love eating salad…I love everything to do with salad. This beauty uses all the veggies. Its got cauliflower, leek, zucchini and eggplant with a bunch of green leaves and a sprinkling of dukkah. Its served warm and is the perfect […]