Meditation 5: Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)
This mediation is extremely powerful in balancing out your autonomic nervous system. When our system is in a more relaxed state, we then have a greater ability to sail through life with more consistency. We are less reactive to external
Chocolate Beetroot Cake
When the family wants chocolate for dessert
Matcha Green Tea
Green tea is certainly a medicinal substance. There is SO much research and supportive evidence to confirm it’s profound health benefits and ability to assist in disease prevention. There is so much in fact, it’s difficult to know what to
Hidden Veg Sweet/Savoury Muffins
It is always a bonus when your lunchbox treats or snack contain vegetables. Optimizing your nutrition with every bite is something to aim for when you want to enhance both you and your families health. These muffins are certainly jam packed
Immune boosting broth
For centuries, cultures around the world have used leftover bones (or any other part of the animal) to create nutritious stocks and broths. Broths have been and are still used to give extra flavour to your meals or they can
Our children are a reflection of us. Take the time to have a look and see what they can teach you about yourself.
If something is out of balance in us as parents, chances are they will also be out of balance in our children. We are so intimately connected. Children only learn what they live (or are exposed to). They only know what they know! Therefore,
The mouth, the gateway to health!
Have you ever considered that the mouth is the gateway to your health? Did you know that your mouth contains it’s own unique microbiome that's estimated to house between 500-700 different microbial species? Also, did you realise bad breath or dental
Blueberry Chia Jam
This is a healthy alternative to the jam that many of us grew up eating. It's unlike the one typically found on the supermarket shelf. If you take a look at the ingredient list of a jam jar, you will
Gluten Free Pork & Veggie Spring Rolls
Today our family had a craving for spring rolls. Yet, none of us wanted a food hangover that we would have possibly received from the wheat based, deep fried, trans fat, store bought variety. So today we created our own gluten
Chia pudding 3 ways
Chia seeds are nutrient packed little powerhouses! They are also so easy to prepare. By them-self they are pretty tasteless, but when used in the right recipe the result is a divine breakfast, snack or dessert. They are a healthy source
How are “you” keeping balance?
How healthy we are depends a lot on how balanced our autonomic nervous system is! We can eat the most amazing diet (which is, of course, extremely important), but if our nervous system is out of balance, even the best
mango lunchbox slice
As a mother, I am always in the kitchen creating new and exciting recipes and food for my kids lunch boxes. I try to give them so much variety on a daily basis, while also covering their nutritional needs. Our
Salt- friend or foe?
Natural salt is essential for life, however, the processed salt consumed by the masses is poisonous to our body! Salt has been consumed throughout the evolution of man Salt contains essential minerals that our bodies rely on. Throughout
green monster smoothie
Are you time poor and need a filling, nutritious, energy boost? Well, this magnesium rich, high fiber, green smoothie is the perfect solution. Why not even make it up for your kids afternoon tea. It's a beautiful treat to nourish their
Is your water really drinkable?
With the current disease statistics rapidly on the rise, people are desperate for answers! Have you ever considered the fact that the most essential element for your health, the water you drink and bathe in, may just be your biggest problem!? Without water there
Hearty Pumpkin Dhal Soup
When the cold weather hits I instantly start craving warm comfort foods. This recipe is one that I cook continuously throughout the winter months. It's a soup for the soul. Getting into the kitchen and cooking your own food is the
Elderberry Syrup
With a cold snap on it’s way this week in Victoria and winter fast approaching, it is time to put in some extra supports to keep both ourselves and our families healthy. When we are nourishing our bodies with all of
Diet Diversity
How many different whole foods do you eat each week? Does your breakfast, lunch and dinner look the same most days? Toast for breakfast, coffee and cake, sandwich for lunch, pasta for dinner….. Some of us are great at selecting different whole
What toxins are you sleeping with?
Did you know that flame retardants are used in pajamas, mattresses, foam pillows, cushions, hair dryers, carpets and other appliances. Considering that we spend half of our life sleeping, isn’t it a bit concerning that many of the items that
Sausage rolls
Parties may be a challenging time for children and adults who are wheat free, dairy free or have other food intolerance's. It's also a challenging time for mothers who try hard to avoid their children eating sugar and