Being bloated is not a pleasant feeling. Back in the day, when my body was in a state of complete imbalance, my bloat was through the roof. We’re talking intense pain and a ballooned state that had me looking 8.5 months pregnant! No joke. The. worst. These days, I am a lot more in tune […]
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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 […]
Facts on faeces
Yes, I am doing it…I am going to talk about faeces. The truth is, as a Clinical Nutritionist, I actually spend a lot of time talking about and thinking about this f-word. Believe it or not, our poop is a great communicator. It actually tells us A WHOLE LOT about how our well our body […]
Lupin Lovin’ (and a recipe)
What in the world is a lupin, you may ask? Lupins are a grain legume/pulse that were first introduced to Australia in the 1960s to assist with crop rotation and to help increase the nitrogen quantity in the soil to improve soil fertility. Lupin has a special bond with Western Australian soils, with 85% of the […]
Roasted cabbage wedges with a garlic tahini drizzle
I have been on a bit of a cabbage run lately. I love the humble cabbage and am enjoying all that it has to offer! Its a cheap and versatile vegetable packed full of so many nutrients. My favourite way to enjoy it is roasted, hence, why I am sharing this most fabulous side dish […]
Ask Alex: How do I eat for optimal hormonal balance?
We all have our moments; we feel irritable, we feel lethargic; we feel under par; we feel clogged up…the list goes on… Whether we like it or not, our hormones play an integral role in the overall workings of our body. Hormones control our mood, our digestion, our metabolism, our appearance, our energy levels and […]
Budget Bites: Ways with Lentils (Kid-Friendly)
Lentils, to me, are so satisfying! They’re earthy, so fibrous, rich in protein, iron and folate and are a staple in so many cuisines. Lentils are the ultimate food to quickly spice up any dish! Plus, they’re super cheap and filling! So here are some quick ways to use them with minimum fuss… Moroccan inspired lentil […]
Ask Alex: How I eat healthily with little spare time?
The kids are nagging, its dark outside, the dog is yapping at you for a walk, you need to prepare dinner for tonight and lunches for tomorrow. You pull out a pack of chops from the freezer, but you need to wait for them to defrost. You go to the fridge, to find a faster option […]
Healthy Banana Oat Pancakes
Hello lovely friends and Happy WA day long weekend. I love WA. I actually really do. We have the most amazing state, filled with some of the best landscapes you will ever see in world. We have the most amazing people from all walks of life. We may be the most isolated but what we […]
Fusion Spiced Sweet Potato Soup
I love sweet potato. There is something so grounding about it. Its a great complex carbohydrate chock full of vitamin A as well as being a good source of vitamin C, dietary fibre, potassium, manganese and some of the B vitamins. I have been making this soup for years. I love how that it is […]