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Winter Brunch Salad Party

When the sky turns overcast, connection is key. You are still reading the Winter Wellness Series. Though a salad doesn’t scream cozy to most of us, consider the nutrients nestled within. Grilled capsicum is as flavoursome as it is high in vitamin c. Parsley and fennel are brilliant gut microbiome boosters. The vitamin d presentContinue reading “Winter Brunch Salad Party”

Spicy Golden Latte

Sooth your throat and boost you immune system! The anti-inflammatory spices within offer nature’s support to your body if it needs to come back from fighting flues or dealing with stress. Simply add the ingredients listed to a pot, gently heat, combine and serve into cups. Catching up with friends of a chilly afternoon? MakeContinue reading “Spicy Golden Latte”

A Red Sauce Celebration of Lamb Over a Season’s Harvest of Veg

Meat cooked on the bone is an unbelievably delicious way to get extra nutrients in. The calcium, zinc , collagen and other minerals stored within the bone become infused in your stewey sauce to boost your own bone density, nervous system function and immune system. On a mild Autumnal evening or amidst the depths ofContinue reading “A Red Sauce Celebration of Lamb Over a Season’s Harvest of Veg”

Porterhouse Steak over Leak and Bok Choy

Simple sings and a low, slow heat gives leak and bok choy ample time to harmonise. Top with a seared porterhouse, mooing at just the right volume or a touch more cooked and you are golden. Not only does this celebration of whole foods melt in your mouth but it will nourish you to higherContinue reading “Porterhouse Steak over Leak and Bok Choy”

Cholesterol

What is it’s role in the body? Why is it important to keep in balance? Read on to feel empowered with knowledge on how to look after yourself with optimized cholesterol levels. The problems associated with high cholesterol are to do with the limit of blood flow. Essentially the arteries become clogged up with fattyContinue reading “Cholesterol”

Lemon Pesto Chicken and Gnocchi

I did not make the gnocchi from hand… I did support a local, small business that hand-makes incredible gnocchi! Very grateful to have put some other excellent ingredients to go with it whilst saving some time. This took 20 minutes once the BBQ was fired up and extra chicken could be thrown on to goContinue reading “Lemon Pesto Chicken and Gnocchi”

Roasted Red Pepper Soup and Greens

Fortify yourself against the last months of winter with these autumnal colours. This is the steamy, comforting, vitamin c and iron rich kick you need in less than 25 minutes. The above makes 2 serves. The following macros are per serve: Per serve: 175cal 16gC 9gF 7gP Perfect as a snack. Simply add toast andContinue reading “Roasted Red Pepper Soup and Greens”

Your Hormones and Hunger

Much of your hormonal signalling happens on a clock (your body clock). You are wired to feel hungry at the same times everyday! This makes perfect sense from an evolutionary standpoint as it also means your system can be optimised for digestion. If your body knows it has to digest foods at a certain timeContinue reading “Your Hormones and Hunger”

Sesame Seaweed Salad

Simple and summery, like a trip to an asian coastline. Easily made into a meal with the addition of baked tofu, salmon or poached chicken. Between the fragrant coriander, saline seaweed and nutty sesame seeds you are so covered for mouthwatering micronutrients. These light, easily digestible greens will have you loving the season’s warm stirs.Continue reading “Sesame Seaweed Salad”