Brunching out with my hubby is my favourite treat. But during these seemingly endless lockdowns, I have learnt to make my own brunches at home. Waffles have fast become a quick and easy, yet very tasty treat! These waffles are savoury and served perfectly alone or topped with poached eggs and a side of bacon! …
Wombok Slaw – with dried cherries
I found dried cherries at my local “The Source” bulk wholefoods store and I just had to buy some. But then I had to decide what to make with them. The sweet yet tart flavour lent well to a savoury dish that needed a boost. So I decided to put them in my Christmas Slaw …
Reading Labels: Is that food truly healthy?
I still remember as a child that I was not allowed to eat junk food. No McDonalds, no KFC, no Hungry Jacks, no Mars Bars, no Snickers (gross, who would want them anyway?), no Hot Dogs, no Jellybeans. I also remember we were allowed to pick out a sweet treat now and then. I used …
Do I need to eat meat?
This is a hotly debated topic. I am not discussing the impact on the environment or religious views in this post, but rather I am looking at what our body needs are. Are we as humans’, herbivores (exclusively plant eaters), carnivores (exclusively meat/animal eaters), or are we omnivores (both plant and animal eaters)? I am …
Reduce your Cancer Risk, Improve your Gut Health, Fight Infections, Maintain Immunity.
Sound good? Then you need…. Phytochemicals! Phytochemicals are non-nutritive plant chemicals that have protective or disease preventive properties. They are non-essential nutrients, meaning that they are not required by the human body for sustaining life. But it may be argued that they are vital for good health. It is one thing to be alive and …
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Apple Fennel Salad
Apple Fennel Salad A salad that can be quickly whipped up to go beside freshly grilled chicken, beef or seafood. The flavours of fennel and the lemon vinaigrette will blend well with your favourite proteins. You could even serve it with grilled haloumi or with some feta cheese. A quick and easy salad for a …
I Don’t Follow the Traditional Food Pyramid
Can you think of a time when you couldn’t find any food to buy or eat? Believe it or not, a little over 100 years ago, there were a lot of people in Australia who didn’t have enough to eat. Food was not widely available. There weren’t multiple grocery stores in every town, and they …
7 ways to naturally boost your energy
Most women I know are running around ragged. They are tired yet wired. The spark in their eyes has gone and the bounce has disappeared out of their step. Does this sound like you? I am here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way. These are some quick and easy tips …