When you get a runny nose or sore throat, do you head to the store for lemon and honey? It can’t just be me right? With lemon detoxes claiming to burn your belly fat, you’ve got to wonder if there is some kind of science behind the apparent magic healing powers of lemons. Do lemon […]
I can’t remember the last time I cooked an Indian meal. Last week we had a couple come and stay with us, and we had homemade Indian meals for two nights in a row. I had parathas for the first time and it tasted so good with curries that I can’t get it out of […]
I enjoy using a mandoline so much that I made zucchini noodles again! If you don’t own a mandolin or spiralizer, simply grate them and the texture will just be finer. If you are good and fast with knife, julienne them (cut into short, thin strips). I tweaked the recipe for zucchini noodles a bit […]
I have been thinking about making a simple green salad, but I want something not made up of leafy greens. The next simple green salad I can think of is with green apples and celery, so this is what I made. I find this salad is more than just an ordinary celery salad. This has […]
I was looking to make a quick seed bread that is gluten and dairy free, yet still high in protein and fibre. This idea came about after I finished a loaf of bread by Venerdi. I can only find it in certain supermarkets so I thought of making something similar. I love the bread as it is […]
This fudge may be gluten, dairy and soy free but it’s certainly not taste free! This chocolate fudge is smooth and creamy and packed full of protein and calcium. Quick and easy, it would also make a great base with a dob of coconut yoghurt, topped with fresh raspberries and a sprinkling of freeze dried raspberry […]
We all know the feeling when you’ve been eating healthy all day, and then the 3pm slump hits and all you want is a sugary, sweet treat. USANA’s new MySmart™Bars are the perfect tasty, yet guilt free snack. Satisfy your cravings and make a smart choice for your health at the same time! MySmart™Bars aren’t your average snack. They’re made […]
You’ve probably been told before that you are what you eat. You’ve also probably been told that fat is bad for you and should be avoided. You might be surprised to know that this isn’t always the case. Some saturated fats, such as the naturally occurring saturated fats found in coconut oil, are actually good for you. […]