2 heads of broccoli (Cauliflower would also work in replacement) 2 cups of walnuts 1/4 – 1/2 cup of honey or maple syrup for drizzling nuts 1 pomegranate 1- 2 red onions (depending on size and how much you like roasted onion) 1 bag of baby spinach leaves 4 garlic cloves (in skin) Olive oil…
Ingredients 2 chopped Onions 3 Broccoli heads sliced) 6 cloves of chopped garlic 1/2 bunch parsley 1/2 bunch coriander 1.5 litres organic chicken bone broth 1 zucchini 1/2 bunch kale 300g peas (frozen is fine) 50g Grass fed Butter Olive oil, chilli flakes and paprika and salt and pepper to dress Sauteed the onion…
Over the holidays I made a commitment to myself that I would juice every day until (at least) the end of January. Green juices offer a gentle cleanse of the body, rehydration of the body and a quick burst of vitamins and minerals without having to do a lot of digestive work to break…
Paleo Shepherds Pie 500g Organic Lamb mince Whole head of cauliflower broken into florets 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 125ml beef stock 1.5 tbs Ghee or butter 1 Zucchini, diced ½ Capsicum, diced 130g Button Mushrooms, cut into quarters 1 Tomato paste Chilli flakes to taste (optional) 45ml or 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce…
Coconut Salted Caramel Bliss Balls This recipe is great for that afternoon snack time when you are craving sugar but trying too get back into healthy eating patterns. This recipe is high in protein and quality fats and low in carbohydrates, helping you to stabilise your blood sugars and satisfy that craving! Ingredients: 4 tablespoons…
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.
This bread recipe is another of my Gluten and Dairy free favourites. Tastes great warmed with eggs or even just a little butter (if tolerated).
This dip is delicious and counts towards your vegetable quota for the day. Whats not to love about that?!
Looking for a great way to get more veggies into the kids (or you for that matter?) – try these yummy Kale chips recipe. Like most recipes on this blog- this is a no fuss, very simple recipe that you can make in minutes.
At a recent health expo I discovered Banana flour which is a Gluten free flour made from Green bananas. It is quickly becoming a new favourite in my household because it is high in resistant starch providing benefits for the good bacteria in our gut, helping to lower blood glucose levels and improve insulin sensitivity. It…
This body scrub contains coffee which when used as a scrub will help to stimulate and tighten the skin of the body AKA help to smooth out cellulite. Who doesn’t need a little bit of help in that department!
Healthy Gut Gummies- Blueberries and cream The benefits of this recipe come mainly from gelatin because of its many wonderful healing properties. It is a natural source of amino acids, which aids in reducing inflammation in the gut, and helps to repair damage to the intestinal wall and rebuild the mucous membranes. In turn,…
I love eggs for breakfast. Not just because they taste yummy but also because they are a complete protein, meaning it supplies all of the amino acids to the body first thing in the morning. By ensuring your breakfast has a good amount of protein in it – we can really support our health and…
This recipe was made for a Sunday brunch but honestly, it is yummy at anytime of day.
This breakfast is full of fibre and protein and is so nice and warming during winter. Its also a great choice if you want something healthy, gluten free and if you are short of time! It only takes about 3 minutes to make.
This is my favourite green smoothie recipe and a great one to start on if you have never done smoothies before. It tastes delicious and is so refreshing.
This Acai and Chia bowl recipe is the same recipe I have posted previously. Each time i am just switching the fruit. This means I can make a weeks worth of chia pudding and then each morning just change up the fruit. I love the variety and fun of different colours every morning.…
This chia pudding recipe is very similar to what I have posted previously, this time I am using Banana. This one is my Favourite!
This is the same chia pudding recipe i have posted previously except I have switched the fruit for a small mango. Its SO GOOD. Give it a try ?
These pancakes are super quick to make, so delicious AND gluten & dairy free! This recipe is enough for one person so just increase accordingly for more people.
SUNDAY BRUNCH COOKUP- ZUCCHINI, CORIANDER AND PARSLEY FRITTERS Super easy, very more-ish and lots of greens!
Great for breakfast or dessert! Chia seeds are high in omega 3’s and soluble fibre. When grounded in the blender it helps the omega 3 oils to be bioavailable so I prefer to soak and then blend with fruit in the morning. Enjoy!
Mel’s Merry Christmas Bliss Balls (Makes 20 balls) These bliss balls are gluten free, dairy free, vegan and tastes like Christmas pudding. Nice and not naughty! A great treat to take along to your next Christmas party.
SELF LOVE I don’t know about you but this week has been a little tough.
My Vegie box delivery arrives tomorrow and as I still have Rhubarb in the fridge I thought a nice tasty treat would be great in this cold weather. As I pondered what to do with it I stumbled across a rhubarb recipe and adapted it to what I had at home. I hope you enjoy…
This is my home made breafast granola. Its gluten and dairy free and easy to make.
At first – when my clients are told they need to move towards eating a Gluten Free diet they tell me it feels like an overwhelming task where they have to “miss out” on their favourite foods over the treatment program. The purpose of today’s post is one example of how to have a family…
The benefits of making your own bread means you know exactly what is going into you and your families mouths AND its incredible!
Do you have problems with your digestion? Cramps? Gas? Bloating? You are not alone. Many clients that come to see me with digestive complaints are still under the assumption that consuming a lot of dairy is good for them, unaware that it could actually be the dairy that is causing some (if not all) of…