Category Archives: Nutritionist
Kitchari
Kitchari Kitchari is a wonderful winter food that is warming, nurturing, which helps to cleanse toxins from our system, rejuvenates the cells and, according to Ayurvedic medicine, it balances our constitution. It is a blend of rice and moong dhal (skinned split mung beans) and is considered a fasting food. What’s good about it? It […]
Carrot, Cumin & Quinoa Muffins
Carrot, Cumin & Quinoa Muffins Carrot, cumin & quinoa muffins are a substantial high protein snack that are almost a meal in themselves. If you are in the mood for baking or want a slightly spiced snack, these press all the right buttons and are simple to prepare. Quinoa is a complete protein, which means […]
Burmese Fermented Tea Leaf Salad (Lahpet Thote)
Burmese fermented tea leaf salad, or Lahpet Thote, was one of our favourite foods on a visit to Myanmar. It is unofficially their national dish and is surprisingly delicious. I have made this regularly since returning back to Australia and our friends are always dubious and then delightfully surprised when they try it. This is […]
Coconut Chia Pudding
Coconut Chia Pudding My Coconut Chia Pudding recipe makes a great breakfast (or snack). It is full of nutrition for the start of the day but won’t weigh you down, and pack it in a container if you need to take breakfast to work with you. Chia puddings are generally best made several hours before […]
Avocado – A True Wonder Food
Avocado – a true wonder food! What’s not to love?! Not only is it so easy to eat in all sorts of ways – straight out of the skin with a sprinkle of sea salt, on toast with your other favourites, blended into creamy dips and sauces, chopped into salads and mixed up into raw […]
Apple Walnut & Date Loaf (sugar, dairy, gluten free)
Recipe by Marianne Harold Apple Walnut & Date Loaf is a delicious and moist sugar, gluten and dairy free option for casual get togethers or to have on hand for lunchboxes. What’s great about it? Apples are high in fibre as they contain both soluble and insoluble fibre which is great for your digestive system. […]
Village Pie with Buckwheat Pastry
Village Pie with is one of those comfort dishes which is perfect for the cooler weather. This recipe using nutritious, and totally delicious, black rice and buckwheat pastry is based on the one my mum used to make which was wrapped up in fillo pastry. The recipe is made with goat’s cheese which can be […]