The wonderful thing about the changing seasons is the different array of fruits and vegetables that become available. Eating seasonally is a healthy, economical way to feed yourself and your family. Don’t get bored of your fresh produce, get creative instead! For a great list of what’s in season head to the Seasonal Guide at [...]
Healthy eating is a combination of sensible kilojoule or calorie (energy) control and good nutrient density. You can’t have one without the other. This meal achieves both of those requirements and is also very simple to make and tastes amazing! A whole bowl full of tasty chicken, rice and greens is very filling and satisfying. [...]
Broth style soups are the perfect kind of winter comfort food. They’re packed full of flavour but not with excess kilojoules. This Asian style broth is really easy to make and tastes amazing. Full of fresh flavours, its a nice light meal that still leaves you feeling nice and satisfied. Not to mention, its a great [...]
Eating your greens and getting your 5 serves of vegetables everyday is fundamental to a healthy diet. You simply cannot eat well without them. When I first began my nutrition career, many years ago (I’m starting to sound old now…), I was asked by a young personal trainer if I could write her a healthy [...]
I’ve seen recipes and pictures of the green smoothie popping up around the web every where lately. It’s definitely a fun way to eat your greens and a great way to curb those afternoon sugar cravings. Not only that, 1 serve of this recipe adds 10g of fibre to your day (1/3 of your daily [...]
Vegetables are, without a doubt, the cornerstone of a healthy diet. They contain high amounts of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, while and at the same time are low in kilojoules. This makes them great for helping us lose weight, maintain a healthy weight and reduce our risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes and [...]
Nothing beats a tasty hot curry as a winter comfort food. Curries are notoriously known for their high kilojoule and fat content due to the presence of coconut milk or cream. I’ve adapted this recipe to have a reduced amount of coconut milk without compromising on the flavour. Pack it full of colourful vegetables and [...]
The thought of making vegetables the primary part of your meal can sometimes be rather daunting, particularly if you’re not a big fan of the ‘plant food’. One of the tastiest ways to eat vegetables is as part of a stir fry. Stir frying is quick, easy and with the use of a few key [...]
Are you reading the title of this article and thinking “Exciting? Vegetables aren’t exciting!”? If you grew up eating vegetables boiled to within an inch or their life or if you feel clueless as to what to do with a sweet potato, capsicum, or broccoli when it’s put in front of you then please read [...]
The summer months of the year always involve one of my favourite meals – Salad. Salads are a great way to ensure you’re eating plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes and seeds as well as healthy fats, protein and carbohydrate. When you start to be creative and begin trying new combinations, the skies the [...]
