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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
What is protein? Protein is one of our three macronutrients along with carbohydrates and fats. Getting enough of each of these three macronutrients is essential for every day health. Protein is the nutrient vital for building and repairing tissues, cells, muscles and organs. When digested it is broken down into amino acids which are the […]
We are now well and truly into the festive season. Christmas carols are playing in the supermarkets nonstop and Briscoes is having even more ‘One Day Only’ sales than normal. Just this week alone I have six different Christmas morning teas, lunches and dinners to attend, and that doesn’t include all of the Christmas […]
The weekend is almost over, again. I don’t know where the time goes, but it seems to just fly by! My Saturday nights tend to be quiet at the moment, I am doing quite a lot of training and often end up teaching a gym class on the Sunday morning, so I spend a lot […]
I love ginger. I also love bliss balls as a mid-afternoon snack when I need a pick me up, or something, just because. I was scrolling through a bunch of recipes for assorted bliss balls when I thought about creating a bit of a mash up. These Gingernut Bites are the result. You can adjust […]