There are so many hang-ups and food rules about what we should or shouldn’t be eating. As I began to recover from disordered eating, and started to relax more about what to eat, I often found myself connecting with loved ones and positive emotional experiences through the food … [Read more...] about Nourishing Green Soup
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Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Porridge
There is nothing better than a warm bowl of baked pumpkin oatmeal porridge as the weather gets cold! This version calls for pumpkin puree. I typically cook the whole pumpkin and then freeze it in 1/3 of a cup portions to use in oatmeal, scones and pumpkin smoothies. Pumpkin … [Read more...] about Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Porridge
Red Pepper & Cannellini Bean Soup
This Red Pepper & Cannellini Bean Soup is my go-to soup all the year around. A version of this recipe was given to me fifteen or so years ago by my dietitian at the time, Ian Marber (aka The Food Doctor). I often make a batch or two on a Sunday and freeze it in portions for … [Read more...] about Red Pepper & Cannellini Bean Soup
Cacao & Date Caramel Slice
Today is Peanut Butter Day – which reminded me of one of my favourite slices – the Women’s Weekly Cacao & Date Caramel Slice. Peanut butter is an energy and nutrient dense food. It does wonders for the brain, helps to regulate blood sugar, contains Vitamin E (which … [Read more...] about Cacao & Date Caramel Slice
Super Raw Vegetable Salad with Avocado and Tahini Dressing
I’m a pretty big fan of avocado! It is a great source of vitamins C, E, K, B-6, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, potassium, lutein, beta-carotene, folate and omega-3 fatty acids. The healthy fat in an avocado helps to support … [Read more...] about Super Raw Vegetable Salad with Avocado and Tahini Dressing