Middle Eastern Chicken

This is a quick, fuss free meal that should suit most of the family. Nutritionally balanced with good complex carbs to maximise energy, plus lean protein to help build muscle. Loaded of nutrients with the broccolli, herbs and sweet potato which is high in Vitamin A. The broccoli and almonds give it a calcium kick,…

Chicken, Broccoli, Cranberry and Walnut Salad

It’s officially salad season! Yippee, my fave time of the year and my fave thing to eat and make. I posted this recipe last year but I’ve changed it’s slightly to make it higher in protein, lower in fat and I think, even tastier.  It’a a good calcium hit too with the nuts and broccoli,…

6 Week Weight Loss and Wellness Program

I have created a new weight loss program for Spring that is easy and family friendly. This program is tailored to each individuals needs and lifestyle.  THE PROGRAM INCLUDES: Easy, flexible recipes Weekly weigh ins 6 weeks of meal plans and recipes Family friendly, a focus on getting the whole family healthy Calorie/kj  controlled and…

Strawberry Cheesecake Bliss Balls

These little balls rock. They’re also a great way to use up strawberries that have seen their best days. Kid lunchbox friendly as they are nut free, and they still have a good amount of protein in them with the cream cheese and chia seeds. Chia seeds help with concentration too as they’re high in…

Chicken Noodle Soup

  It seems like everyone is sick at the moment, my household included. Hurry up end of winter we are all over you! I always go for soups when I’m feeling  sick, you can pack so many nutrients into them, plus they are easy to digest. Whenever anyone is sick in our house this is…

Hay fever….tips to treat naturally

With horrendous Melbourne days like today its hard to believe that Spring is just around the corner, but it is. And with that comes hayfever. Hay fever sufferers dread this time of year and for some its a case of taking anti-histamines almost every day for 3 months, which is not ideal. However, there are…

Healthy Chicken Satay

125 g rice noodles  1 x red chilli, sliced (optional) 1 x tbsp peanut or olive oil 1 x tbsp ginger, grated or chopped finely 1 x carrot grated 1 x zucchini grated 500 grams chicken, breast or thigh  2 heaped tablespoons nut or peanut butter 1 x lime, juiced 1 x tbsp turmeric 1…

Blueberry and Kiwi Chia Puddings

These are little powerhouses of fibre and protein. They make a great breakfast or are a good sweet fix. Chia puddings are the easiest thing in the world to make; 5 minutes tops and they only take a few hours to set. My kids love them too, and you can mix them up with other…

Lamb and Vegie Soup

Serves 4-6   Ingredients: -500g lean lamb, diced -1 x can 400g chickpeas, rinsed and drained -1x tbsp olive oil -1 onion, finely sliced -1 large carrot, sliced -2 garlic cloves, crushed -1 stick celery, sliced -1 orange, juiced -1 strip of orange peel -500g sweet potato, cut into cubes -2L chicken or vegetable stock -1…

Raw Snickers Slice

  This is raw, vegan, gluten free, (if you get the gluten free oats) refined sugar free, dairy free, blah blah blah. Still modifying Lisa Williams and Dee Bourke to make it fructose friendly! It’s still delicious, but watch your serving sizes as it does have a few kj with all the coconut oil, maple…

Choc Raspberry Mousse

This serves 4   Ingredients:   -2 x avocadoes -60 grams frozen or fresh raspberries -1/2 cup light coconut milk -1 x tbsp cacao or cocoa -1 x tbsp honey or maple syrup -4 Tbsp crushed toasted nuts like cashews or pecans for topping (optional) Method  Cut both avocados in half and remove stones. Scoop…

Healthy Choc Popcorn Slice

  This is an easy no bake slice that’s good for the kids and for adults. It took me about ten minutes to make and will set in the fridge in an hour to an hour and half. Put it in the freezer for 20 minutes if you need it set quicker. It’s refined sugar…