I must admit, there was a time I really didn't know what to do with beetroot. I'd pass it by at the farmers market every week wondering what on earth people got so excited about. Then one day, I decided that no matter what, I was going to really make the effort and see what [...]
This is a super healthy salad offering, bursting with goodness. Every mouthful is rich in anti-oxidants and full of vitamins, minerals, essential fats. This is the sort of salad I might eat on a daily basis; an ideal choice to support a healthy lifestyle. It also works well as part of a ‘get healthy’ detox [...]
This is a crunchy, appetizing alternative to traditional 'coleslaw'. It serves well as part of a salad buffet; or a cracker topping; a sandwich filling or a side dish. It benefits from the incredible health affirming goodness of fennel and celery (check out my Health Benefits of Celery article for its amazing properties), along with [...]
I get really excited about big healthy, hearty salads. In fact, I enjoy a vibrant salad for lunch every day (and often with dinner too). Rather unfortunately, many people's only experience with salad resembles a bit of limp lettuce, some waxed cucumber and over-sized tasteless tomato (which is probably genetically modified). Added to that, fast food [...]
Here's one of my favourite recipes for 'Hemp & Parsley Salad Dressing'. It's absolutely packed with goodness and easy to make. Hemp oil is particularly nutritious and I can't recommend it highly enough... although if you don't have it available then you can substitute for another cold pressed oil, like flax, olive oil [...]
Even the healthiest amidst us take a hit with a depleted immune system every now and again. For me, I tend to work really hard and am not the best at learning when to take a break. No matter how well I eat, 'not knowing when to stop' sometimes takes a toll on my system. [...]
Kale is undoubtedly one amazing vegetable! Per gram it gives us over 16% more calcium than cow’s milk and over twice as much vitamin C than oranges. As well as hosting a power house full of vitamins and minerals, it also has a whole bunch of beneficial healing properties. Numerous studies suggest that kale is [...]
Hummus is a delicious plant-based dip that first emerged from the middle east. This recipe is my roast red pepper hummus. With growing awareness of health and wellness, hummus has rapidly gained popularity in other parts of the world too, (especially in our house!). In addition to regular hummus ingredients, my variation of the traditional [...]
Guacamole is thought to have originated in Aztec, Mexico, evolving from whatever was available locally. Most people I know adore the rich, fatty, creaminess of avocado and feel delighted to see it show up at meal times. Avocados are laden with health benefits, so it is no wonder that they rank at the top of [...]
This has to be one of my favourite cooked dishes. It’s a colourful medley of delicious, super health affirming foods. Not only is quinoa a rich source of protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids, it also boasts impressive levels of manganese, phosphorus and vitamin E. Add in the welcomed health benefits of essential fats [...]
