Creamy Whipped Quark with Spring Salady things

Ready to enjoy that gooey sensation of the yolk possibly making for a chin run as you crunch into that creamy quark, crispy rice cracker texture combo? Light, fresh, satisfying and reminiscent of European brunchy goodness. Quark is a wonder food. It achieves it’s gut boosting qualities through a traditional fermentation process and is highContinue reading “Creamy Whipped Quark with Spring Salady things”

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”

Italian Pulled Chicken Over Dukkuh Dusted Potato and Pumpkin w Broccolini

Fusion at its most tomatoey and delicious; a soujourn from Central Europe through Northern Africa. You are reading Part 5 of the Winter Wellness Series and receiving another warming and fortifying recipe for the colder months ahead. The following recipe delivers a balance of nutrition to meet energy needs and promote muscle growth as wellContinue reading “Italian Pulled Chicken Over Dukkuh Dusted Potato and Pumpkin w Broccolini”

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”

Butter Lime Prawns with Lentil Enchiladas and Brocamole

There is a lot going on in this plate! And you may be surprised to know it can still be achieved in a comfortable 30 minutes. The satiety factor is huge and you would be hard pressed to fit more nutrients into the same plate under 400 calories. A fun introduction to Brocamole… Broccoli boppingContinue reading “Butter Lime Prawns with Lentil Enchiladas and Brocamole”

Miso Beef and Eggplant Stir Fry

A delightfully minimalist dish that demands so little of your time whilst dosing you up on iron, zinc and magnesium to get you feeling your best! Delicious and presentable, the eggplant, kale and thin strips of beef soak up a load of flavour. This would go with noodles, rice or most other carbs you haveContinue reading “Miso Beef and Eggplant Stir Fry”

Salted Maple Tahini Smoothie

Smoothies are an excellent way to sneak in extra nutrients! If you are short on time but high on energy and mental demands then make sure you are nourishing and refilling your cup with enough goodness to see you through. Further reading and resources Garber, J., & Cohen, S. (2019). Nutrition 2.0: Functional Foods. PreparedContinue reading “Salted Maple Tahini Smoothie”

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”

Your Metabolism

It happens in every cell of your body. It (base metabolism) keeps you alive. The pace and function of your metabolism is up to the mitochondria. Mitochondira are these incredible little power-packs, the motherboard of each and everyone of your cells! Their function varies hugely by hormonal status, age, genetics and more. Metabolism can slowContinue reading “Your Metabolism”

Roasted Tandoori Chicken, Sweet Potato Steaks and Greens with a Drizzle of Spiced Lemon Yoghurt

Your initial time investment is a short and sweet 5 minutes of mixing the marinade together and coating the chicken to be marinaded for 24 hours. From here, you can achieve the wafts of eastern scents pervading your kitchen from a perfectly roasted meal in just 20 minutes. A stunning balance of high quality protein,Continue reading “Roasted Tandoori Chicken, Sweet Potato Steaks and Greens with a Drizzle of Spiced Lemon Yoghurt”