Whether you are a comfort eater, or use food as a way to celebrate, one thing is clear - our mood has an impact on our food choices. Have you ever considered the reverse? Using food to boost your mood? Well the evidence is growing is this exciting...
A balanced diet is important for our general health and wellness, and it’s no different when it comes to nourishing our brain.
The foods that we choose to eat play a crucial role in boosting our brain's performance.
Some of our...
Many of us are all too familiar with being sold empty promises about diets that are going to help us lose weight or magically fix all our health ailments. They may claim to have the “secret” to weight-loss, an “easy fix” to...
Whether it’s celebrating with friends over a Christmas barbie or sharing an elaborate Christmas spread with a perfectly glazed ham with family, there is nothing quite like the smells of Christmas to excite our taste buds.
Food is a...
World Mental Health Day
Did you know that research now supports a direct link between better quality nutrition and a reduced risk of depression?
With Poor mental health now the leading chronic disease in Australia, impacting over 2 million...
Staying healthy when you are busy can be a challenge for all of us, but it doesn’t need to be. Using our fool proof plate model as a guide for meals will help ensure you get all the nutrients you need as well as manage your weight, whether...
When it comes to trying to develop a healthy habit, it can be difficult to just do it!
That is why combining habits, also known as “habit stacking”, is a great way to create new habits and make them part of your daily routine.
We all...
Why do we need water anyway?
Water is essential for life and good health. According to the National Health & Medical Research Council (Nutrient Reference Values for Australia & New Zealand 2005), we need more water than our body can...
Probiotics are trending! But should you take a probiotic supplement or simply up your yoghurt game?
We wrote this article for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners to break down the research around probiotics and help GPs decide...
It’s a Hot Topic!
There is no denying that dairy is a hot topic! You either love it or hate it. Concerns range from gut-related symptoms to it being juice for baby cows to those simply avoiding it for fear of weight gain due to its naturally...
Whether you cook in bulk for the month ahead, or want to save leftovers for a later date, freezer-friendly meals can save time and prevent food waste. These options reheat well, without losing their taste and texture.
Homemade Sausage rolls (with...
This salad is on high rotation during the warmer months. It is perfectly balanced with wholegrains and plant protein and can be enjoyed as a meal or a side. The fresh citrusy dressing, pomegranates seeds, herbs and dukkha offer a flavour explosion...
These plant-based protein balls are one of our favourite snack recipes. They are loaded with guilt-free goodness and are light and tasty. They are a great way to get legumes into the kids and they can easily be adapted to be lunchbox friendly but...
This bean and quinoa salad is one of our most popular recipes! It is not only a satisfying and tasty lunch, but cheap as chips too! We use canned beans (unsalted varieties where possible) for convenience and speed. It is a dish that can be...
This delectable and colourful bowl is so simple to make, you will want it for lunch every day! You can mix-up the veggies and wholegrain choices for more variety and adjust the spices that you add to the yoghurt dressing to suit.
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This gut healthy, no bake slice let's you enjoy chocolate without the guilt. It contains loads of prebiotic rich ingredients (they feed your gut bacteria) and polyphenols (think antioxidants) to boost your energy and nutrition. It is so easy...
This fresh and light breakfast is not only high in protein and fibre to keep you satisfied throughout the morning but so tasty it will become a summer breakfast staple. Fruit and seeds are high in tryptophan, a compound that helps to make...
Granola hasn’t always had the best reputation when it comes to being healthy! But this granola is different. It is low in sugar, high in fibre, good fats and taste! It is so easy to make and the perfect topper for yoghurt, porridge or fruit...
Most people, even those with the 'windiest tummies' can tolerate a small amount of legumes. We recommend starting with a teaspoon of hummus or canned brown lentils (rinsed well) if you are unsure and gradually increasing the amount to establish...
The beauties are a favourite in my household! They are a healthy and delicious option for the kids and a good way to ensure they are having some wholegrains in their diet. Perfect for that afternoon slump too, when you need a sweet treat without...
Reducing inflammation in your body can be key to supporting good gut health and immunity. This smoothie bowl incorporates all the anti-inflammatory goodness of ginger and turmeric with the deliciousness of mango to get you started! Add extra milk...
This is one of our favourite heart-healthy recipes and is not only delicious but quick and easy.
All wrapped up in baking paper, it can be prepared ahead of time and simply popped into the oven 15 minutes before you are ready to eat.
With...
A Three-Step Approach to Start Addressing It
When we discuss mental health, we tend to think of diagnosed clinical conditions like depression and anxiety, however such narrow definitions leave many Australians, who are suffering poor mood and...
There is such as thing as a ‘healthy dessert’ and we have found it! Try this delicious take on a family favourite without the excessive calories. Mix up the spices to suit your taste buds or the fruit to add more variety to your day....
