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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Should I or shouldn’t I if I want to lose weight??! You might have heard people say in the past that if you want to lose weight then you need to eat 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day to keep the metabolism going and to keep burning fuel. Well this isn’t exactly true. I would […]
If you’re anything like me, then you are always on the look out for recipes that are healthy, satisfying and most importantly, delicious! If they are easy to prepare and won’t cost you an arm and a leg, then that is always a bonus as well, right?! I think I have cracked it with this […]
If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to cakes and biscuits for the kids’ school lunches, or a filling mid afternoon snack that will keep them fuelled through sports practice, then you need look no further! Actually, who am I kidding?! This is a great snack for anyone at any time of the day. In […]
Have you noticed how it’s super cool to eat your food out of bowls currently? I’m not talking about eating your soup or cereal out of a bowl (duh – eating those any other way is tough!) But there are smoothie bowls, acai bowls, ramen bowls, veggie bowls, fruit bowls…..it’s endless. Today I came across […]