Beetroots get their rich color from betalaines, a type of antioxidants which have shown to have preventive strengths against some cancer cells. Betalaines are free radical scavengers that help find and destroy unstable cells in the body, so whip up this tasty hummus with all its benefits: INGREDIENTS: 3 Cooked Beetroot 1 can of drained … More **SPICY BEETROOT HUMMUS*
Breakfast is absolutely my favourite meal of the day, so i was excited to see madeleine shaw’s cauli bagel recipe to try, sneaking in extra veggies into an otherwise more guilty start to the day. I’ve changed the recipe slightly but feel free to do the below quite loosely. INGREDIENTS: SERVES 4 1 large cauliflower 2 free … More **MINI CAULIFLOWER BAGELS**
It’s not breaking news that breakfast is a great way to start the day; replenishing our energy stores after a “fast” overnight, and kick-starting our insulin response. Try my oat bran & flax recipe below and reap the cholesterol-fighting, whole-grain benefit of oatmeal. Oat bran is the outer husk of the oat grain, which is … More PEAR & FLAXSEED OATMEAL
Green Peas are a fantastic source of Vitamin A, K + folate, fibre and are packed with protein as well as iron for energy metabolism. They are loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients, so mix them with polenta (gluten-free/low fat/ fibre filled) and make these delicious little appetizers/breakfast bases! To make 4 small: INGREDIENTS: 1 … More **GREEN PEA & POLENTA FRITTERS**
An easy to throw together salad, that looks a little more impressive with the addition of figs – an easy way to impress if you are hosting. This chicken salad is a sensational combination of sweet and salty ingredients. Mild grilled chicken, light salad leaves, sweet fresh figs, roasted asparagus, and tangy sundried tomatoes—this combination … More **SESAME ROASTED CHICKEN & FIG SALAD**
I’ve been enjoying Sydney summer immensely – you just cant beat a day out in the sunshine enjoying harbour views on a boat…! My go to for visiting guests is a midday booking where I start with a tray of seafood at home to get everyone in the mood – always a big hit. Extra … More BOATING SNACKS
This is a delicious Asian inspired prawn dish served with Cauliflower Rice. You can throw together whatever veggies you have lying around, but it works well with quite al dente Pak Choi, some chopped Pineapple for sweetness, Baby Corn, Fresh Chillies, Long stem broccoli and Butternut Squash. Red Curry Paste + Coconut Milk + any … More **TROPICAL PRAWN CURRY**
This week is mental health awareness week so I wanted to do a relevant post as dietary choices are important for not only our bodies, but our minds too. This is particularly true with regard to anxiety. Some food can exacerbate feelings of stress and anxiety whereas others have been shown to ease these feelings. … More **BANANA & OAT SAVOURY BREAKFAST MUFFINS**
These delicious crackers are made using whole grains, nuts and seeds, and are incredibly high in fibre and protein. Their creator describes them as “Crispy, crunchy, flaky, seedy, and so tasty, this crispbread that is my new go-to for every meal of the day, and snacking in between!” They’re unbelievably delicious, but also packed full … More **LIFE CHANGING CRACKERS**
My PWPantry take on the classic ANZAC biscuit recipe, in honour of ANZAC day today! Traditional ANZAC biscuits are made with rolled oats, coconut, butter, white flour, white sugar & golden syrup so I have kept the basics but swapped in unrefined organic coconut sugar & ground almond flour instead, and swapped half the butter … More **ANZAC BISCUITS**
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