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”

The Connection Between your Gut Health, Stress and Immune System

Part 2 of the Winter Wellness Series for optimal physical and mental health! 70% of your immune system operates from your gut! In order to maximise your immune systems response to threats it is critical that your gut is well fortified by a thriving colony of good bacteria. This means feeding the beneficial gut flora,Continue reading “The Connection Between your Gut Health, Stress and Immune System”

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”

5 Easy Ways to Create a Calorie Deficit

If you’re concerned your weight has gotten a little away from you and your missing the energy and jeans size of days gone past then these tips may help! Little life style choices can go a long way in helping you manage your portions and food choices. The following five tips are small changes andContinue reading “5 Easy Ways to Create a Calorie Deficit”

Nutrition for ADHD

How Can Nutrition affect the Neurodivergent (ADHD) Brain? The ADHD brain lacks dopamine and serotonin as well as having irregular epinephrine (adrenalin) and melatonin. Dopamine and epinephrine are neurotransmitters that effect levels of drive, motivation and focus. Serotonin contributes to feelings of wellbeing, peace and calm. Melatonin helps to regulate sleep/wake cycles. As you readContinue reading “Nutrition for ADHD”

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”

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”

Smokey Slow Cooked Beef w Smashed, Herbed Butter Beans

Say hello to an iron boosting special with more of these red meat recipes to come! Iron plays a critical role in the body as the foundational material to many hormones and other systems. How does this work? One example: Chronically low iron= lack of thyroid hormone= high cholesterol, weight gain, mood imbalances temperature disregulationContinue reading “Smokey Slow Cooked Beef w Smashed, Herbed Butter Beans”

Creamy Tahini Oats w Raw Honey

Part dessert, part breakfast. This sweet carby bomb will restore you post work out. I used steel cut oats for their chew factor and a locally sourced, raw honey featuring nutritious bits of comb. Seeing the first figs on the shelves at my local feels like that first hint of autumn, a wondrous reminder toContinue reading “Creamy Tahini Oats w Raw Honey”