These bars are o so delicious! And even better? They are filled with health promoting ingredients. Oats may not be as trendy as things like quinoa – but they pack a punch nutritionally! They are similar to quinoa in terms of energy content, carbohydrate and protein (you can see all the similarities here) but are […]
Plan! Good planning is essential to eating well at any time, therefore you should also put forethought into planning the foods in your survival kit. Prepare! Keep your kit stocked and readily accessible at ALL times – don’t rely on being able to make a last minute dash for supplies. Prioritise your needs: have a […]
As a society we are getting busier and busier, whether you are a student running from class to your job, or working full time and trying to get home to your family or running around after little ones at home, we more often than not find ourselves in a position where we think it would […]
I have had quite a few requests for soup recipes recently, and given that the first snow of the winter fell this weekend – I think that is completely fitting! I am not sure if there is anything much better than indulging in a big bowl of warming soup with a hunk of crusty bread […]
The air is definitely feeling a little cooler now that we are well and truly into autumn, and whilst I do love summer, the autumn colours really are beautiful and the crispness in the air is a welcome relief after the humidity that we sometimes get here in Auckland. One of my favourite things to […]
If you love cake, and would love to be able to eat cake for breakfast (or indeed any time of the day) then this recipe is definitely for you! I have a sweet tooth – it’s true, and I know controlling that sweet tooth can sometimes be hard, but it doesn’t have to be when […]
Given Anzac Day is almost upon us, it would be remiss of me not to make some Anzac biscuits. It is believed that Anzac biscuits got their name because wives of soldiers fighting in the war would send these biscuits overseas to their loved ones, due to the ingredients in the biscuits having a long […]
As the mornings are getting cooler, my go to breakfast tends to change – I tend to want something warmer and more comforting. Porridge is the perfect answer. Oats are a powerhouse – packed with fibre, cholesterol lowering beta glucans, low fat as well as being a reasonable source of protein, especially when you cook […]
The other night I went out for an amazing dinner with friends to a place in Auckland called Paris Butter. It was just delicious, and could not be faulted. I especially loved the Tarte au Citron. Such an amazing, tangy lemon flavour. Now Tarte au Citron definitely falls under the ‘sometimes food’ category so I made […]
When it comes to weight loss, many people will start by altering what they eat. A good place to start might be by checking your portion sizes against recommended healthy eating portion sizes. You might be surprised to learn that we are aiming for 5+ a day of non-starchy vegetables as a start to optimising […]