Travel is a huge part of my life and I’ve learnt the hard way that it can have a enormous impact on how healthy you feel. I believed overindulging and not feeling my best were the part of travelling that I needed to live with. On one particularly long European trip, on our way home…
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Roasted kalettes & curry dipping sauce
Have you tried kalettes yet? I’m always looking for new side dishes to throw into our weekly menu and these are so easy and delicious. Australian grown by Adelaide farmers, this new hybrid vegetable is a mix of kale and brussel sprouts. They have a nutty and slightly sweet taste. Even if you aren’t usually a fan…
How to get enough iron on a plant-based diet
A frequent question asked about plant-based (vegan) diets is “How do you get enough iron?” This post will provide the information you need to reach your daily iron needs while eating a well-balanced, whole food, plant-based diet. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. In Australia, 1 in 8 people are not…
How to make nut milk
I’ve been making my own nut milk for years and it’s so quick and easy. Most Sundays when I’m doing my weekly food prep, I’ll make a fresh batch of almond milk so I have it on hand through the week to use in recipes like my Perfect Chocolate Smoothie, Crunchy Chocolate Granola and Creamy Hot Chocolate. This is…
Plant-based nutrition guides & free resources
Now live – How to get enough iron on a plant-based diet A frequent question asked about plant-based (vegan) diets is “How do you get enough iron?” This post will provide the information you need to reach your daily iron needs while eating a well-balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. Read the post: How to get enough iron…
My health journey
Where it all began Five years ago, while making the long trip from Europe, back home to Melbourne, I found myself sitting in the Dubai International airport with quite a lengthy stopover ahead of me. I couldn’t help thinking about how my lifestyle could do with a drastic makeover. I spent hours searching the internet,…
Coming soon: The Plant-Based Kitchen ebook
I’ve been working on my first ebook, The Plant-Based Kitchen, and I want to give you a sneak peak of what’s to come. Sign up to email updates below to be the first to know when the ebook is released as well as a discount on the launch price. The Plant-Based Kitchen is the guide…
Crunchy chocolate granola
This granola is the perfect addition to your Sunday food prep. I love having a batch in my fridge for a quick breakfast or a chocolatey snack throughout the day. There’s something so satisfying about the crunch of granola – I can eat it like popcorn. If you’ve ever looked at the ingredient labels on…
Creamy hot chocolate
This recipe is really easy to make and I usually keep the ingredients stocked in my fridge and pantry. Lately I’ve been loving one of these hot choccies after dinner as a sweet treat or when the chocolate cravings set in (if you are a self-confessed chocoholic like I am, then this is probably quite…
Simple chocolate mousse
This rich chocolate mousse is incredibly nutritious and only takes a few minutes to make. If you have a bit of a chocolate obsession like I do, this is sure to hit the spot. It can even be used as a healthy icing for cakes and cupcakes. Simply add a touch more coconut oil to…