Spiced Elderberry Syrup saved the day, again, in our house today. That’s a big call, but here in Victoria, Australia, snotty season is fast approaching. Maybe it’s already arrived, because my littlest one has picked up a bug and was full of snot. All. Day. Long. She wasn’t feeling great, but… She was EXCITED to …
When I mention leaky gut, do you automatically think about holes in your intestines and fluid leaking out so you look like a fountain?! Hopefully it’s not just me thinking that way! In my previous blog ‘Gut health for beginners’ I talked about the anatomy of the gut and how we know if it is …
Gut health is talked about a lot these days. But what exactly does that mean? What is a healthy gut? WHAT IS THE GUT? Let’s start at the beginning. The “gut” refers to your digestive system, the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract is a long, continuous tube running from your mouth to your anus. It …
Bulk cooking is what people with large crowds or families do, right? When I say bulk cooking, do you think of a giant 10 litre pot on the stove or eating the same meal 7 nights in a row? It really isn’t like this and suits all sizes of families and lifestyles. Let me walk …
Well, back to school and lunchboxes snuck up quickly, didn’t it?! Last blog I talked about snacking and how snack foods usually equal highly processed foods that are high in sugar, refined carbohydrates and refined vegetable oils. All things to avoid. So what are you going to pack in your kid’s lunchbox? If you’ve been …
Your meals are healthy and you’re moving your body regularly, but you’re not achieving your health goals, is it because you’re not practising healthy snacking? Snacking, especially un-healthy snacking can creep in and get in the way of what you’re trying to achieve. Maybe you’re thinking, it isn’t much, or it’s only an occasional thing…but …
We all know that fresh vegetables and fruits are beneficial to health, but did you know that eating seasonally has extra benefits for your family’s health? As part of the healthy, simple Summer meals challenge, I’m going to go through some of the reasons why eating seasonally benefits your health and your time! 1. WHAT …
Kale pesto is a tasty and healthy way to boost flavour, fibre and nutrients of your meals. Kids won’t even suspect how healthy it is! When kale and basil are in season, make lots and freeze for the cooler months, so you don’t have to run out! Ingredients: 2 packed cups kale chopped (remove middle …
The alarm goes off and you’re up and rushing around preparing for another busy day. You might have kids to get ready for school, kinder or daycare, emails to read for a morning meeting, or a long list of jobs. In any case, by the time you get everything done in the morning you’re left …
There’s so much information on the internet about what healthy eating means. How do you work out who is right or what is the right way to eat for you?! I’m going to come straight out and say that everyone is different and what we need to eat for health will also be different, especially …
