Did you know that raw Cacao is actually good for you? It is high in vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, zinc, iron, calcium and beta-carotene, helping us with our mood, hormones, energy and optimal health. Other benefits for the mood – also contains anandamide, a natural euphoric compound and tryptophan, a natural anti-depressant. What…
This recipe is perfect for a dairy free eaters both as an alternative to a cheese but also as a dip. If you want it to be more ‘cheese’ like, then use minimal water. I prefer to make it more like a dip by adding more water. It works great with green beans as an afternoon…
What’s good about it? A fun way to share Christmas treats that are gluten and 99% lactose/ casein free. Buckwheat flour was chosen for its nutty flavor and ghee because it has nearly all of the lactose and casein removed. Rapadura sugar is an unbleached and unrefined cane sugar, high in essential minerals which adds…
What’s good about it? High in B vitamins, Salmon and Eggplant are great for increasing energy and supporting optimal hormone health. When combined with English spinach which is high in magnesium and asparagus which is great for liver health (and clearing hormones out of the body), this recipe not only tastes delicious, but it…
Asian style Chicken and Mushroom soup – Recipe by Melanie Olde What’s good about it? This soup contains wonderful immune modulating foods such as Ginger, Garlic, Shiitake mushrooms and greens. It is a great soup to keep on rotation for the winter months to keep your immune system functioning optimally. This soup is suitable for…
To be honest – this recipe was inspired because I had a lot of beetroot to eat! So thats one good reason to make this but its also created for those people who need to be eating low sugar, are vegan (dairy free) and gluten free. I hope you enjoy it!
This recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy your food as medicine, I cant wait for you to try it! It contains the prebiotic lactulose (sometimes sold as Actilac in chemists). This product when used in high doses can work as a laxative but in small doses its works as a prebiotic – meaning it feeds…
Muffins? Weight loss? I know what you are thinking …how does those two words even go together? I thought the same until I made these juice pulp muffins. But with the wonderful health benefits of Grapefruit (weight loss, anti-cellulite, liver detoxifier and high in vitamin C), mixed with Tumeric (super food, anti-flammatory, adaptogen) plus all…
This is a nice paleo alternative to the good old fashioned quiche. Great for a light lunch.
This is a great snack for movie night or school lunch boxes. The chickpeas contain both protein and carbohydrate so will help with brain function and keep you full.