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14/06/2026

Why Focus On Fruits & Vegetables?

When people hear the term ‘plant-based,’ they tend to think about eating a diet based on starches (grains & legumes) which includes varying amounts of fruits & vegetables as well.

There has been a great deal of research over the past several decades showing how this approach can help reverse type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases, weight loss, cancer prevention & more.
This approach has been advocated by many plant-based doctors, mentors & social media personalities.

The natural human diet (frugivore diet) is fruit & vegetable-based including nuts & seeds, instead of starch-based. Let’s take a look at some reasons for this approach.

✔️ Nutrient Density: Fruits & vegetables are more nutrient dense than starches, containing important vitamins, minerals & antioxidants, essential for supporting every facet of our health. From vitamin C in citrus fruits to magnesium in leafy greens, these plant foods provide an unparalleled array of nutrients that nourish our bodies. Certain fruits & vegetables are stronger sources of antioxidants including flavonoids & polyphenols, vitamin C, certain B vitamins including folate, magnesium & calcium than many starches.

✔️ Disease Prevention: Research consistently demonstrates that a diet rich in fruits & vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of certain chronic diseases. The higher levels of potent phytochemicals & antioxidants found in these colorful plant foods play a pivotal role in neutralizing free radicals, combating inflammation & supporting overall health.

✔️ Weight Wellness: Fruit & vegetables are lower in calorie density & higher in fiber than starches, making them invaluable allies in achieving & maintaining a healthy weight. Lower calorie density means a greater volume of food contains fewer calories. Fiber promotes satiety, aids in digestion, helps stabilize blood sugar levels & supports gut health, all of which are crucial components of a balanced & sustainable approach to weight management.

✔️ Gut Health: Our gut microbiome plays an important role in our overall health, influencing everything from; digestion, immune function, mental well-being & skin health. A major influence over a healthy gut microbiome is the total quantity of dietary fiber consumed, given that dietary fiber feeds healthy gut bacteria. Fruit & vegetable-based diets tend to be higher in dietary fiber than starch-based diets. Fruit & vegetables, particularly those rich in prebiotic fiber, nourish the beneficial bacteria in our gut, fostering a diverse & resilient microbiome that supports optimal health.

Additionally, certain fruits such as berries, apples & citrus fruits contain bioactive compounds like polyphenols & flavonoids that can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria & inhibit the growth of pathogenic microbes. Fostering a diverse microbiome can support one's health. The other major factor in microbiome health is the variety of different plant foods consumed. With such a huge array of fruit & vegetables available to us, exploring many of them can be a truly beneficial endeavour.

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02/06/2026

Raw Vegan Mediterranean Flat Bread 😍😍

Next level goodness! 🔥🔥🔥

This beauty will be featured in my new Raw recipe book!
Stay tuned beautiful people.

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29/05/2026

5 Easy Steps for Quick & Easy Meal Planning

Whether you’re eating for one or feeding your whole family, meal planning can be convenient, economical & a definite time saver.

Meal planning is an excellent way to meet your nutrition goals with the added bonus of reducing food waste & removing the stress of scrambling over what’s on the menu.

• Economical: By creating a strict grocery list based only on what you need for your planned meals, you eliminate impulse buys & avoid wasting leftover ingredients.
• Convenient: No more staring at the pantry at 6:00pm wondering what to prepare. You already know exactly what’s for dinner & can even prepare ingredients ahead of time.
• Time-Saving: Consolidating your grocery shopping to one or two trips per week minimizes time spent in the store & cuts down on daily clean up.

Set Yourself Up For Success - How To Meal Plan For Beginners.

Meal planning means planning out your meals, whether it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner for the week/s ahead.

Step 1 - Figure Out A Plan.
As you create your weekly meal plan, think about what you your objective is. Is your goal to get more nutritious food on your plate, do you want to save on time? Do you want to spend less on groceries? When you have a goal in mind, meal planning is much easier.

Step 2 - Note What You Have.
As you get a better idea of what you want to meal plan, consider using ingredients you already have at home as the inspiration for your recipes. Frozen ingredients, leftovers & pantry staples are a great place to start if you want to keep grocery costs low.

Step 3 - Choose A Few Recipes.
Once you know how many days you want to meal plan for & which meals you’re including in your plan, the next step is to choose your recipes.
If your plan is only for a few days or meals, you can experiment with recipes however for bigger meal plans, aim to keep it simple.

Step 4 - Create A Shopping List.
Now that you have all of your recipes planned out ahead of time, you can save even more time by planning out your grocery list, too. As you planning out your shopping list, marking off any ingredients you already have at home.

Step 5 - Shop, Prep & Store
Meal planning can include both planning & prepping your meals.
Meal prep is another way to help you meet your goals. Once you’ve shopped for all the ingredients on your list, all you have to do is cook your food & store it for later. Choose a convenient time & day to start batch cooking.

Should you be planning on a budget, or for a large family here are a few tips.

• Pick a weekly budget that works for you: While a $80 a week budget might work for a single-person meal plan, it’s probably not enough to feed a family of three. Meal planning is much easier when you have a budget you can actually work with.
• Plan recipes around sales & seasonal ingredients: Another great way to create a budget-friendly meal plan is to incorporate on-sale & seasonal ingredients. Attend fresh food markets (farmers markets), shop direct to the public, join a co-op or shop at the end of the week/weekend when grocery stores have marked their produce at a discount.
• Give plant-based recipes a try.
If you eat meat, you probably already know how expensive it is. Choose meat free as much as possible.
Eating fresh fruit, vegetables, salads & preparing plant-based wholefoods a few times a week can help cut food costs drastically not to mention the health benefits.

Tips for meal planning for a family.

Meal planning is great when you can get the whole family on board.
Here are a few tips that can help make meal planning exciting for your family:

• Plan out a weekly or monthly calendar ahead of time & ask everyone to share their favorite recipe ideas to add to the plan.
• Choose recipe themes, like Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday or Leftover Friday, to keep your meal planning consistent & give everyone something to look forward to.
• Choose recipes that are easily customizable, like a baked potato bar or tacos so everyone can enjoy the meals they want without having to plan different recipes.
• Involve the family in the meal planning process by asking for help with tasks like planning recipes, grocery shopping & cooking.

17/05/2026

90% of your serotonin (feel good hormone) is made in your gut.

What you eat is what you feel.
The food you eat feeds the trillions of microbes in your gut & those microbes, through dozens of signaling pathways, shape how much serotonin is produced, how inflammation moves through your body & how clearly you can think.

Processed foods deplete the diverse species your brain relies on.
Your gut lining is likened to a cheese cloth. There are ‘tight junctions’ that prevent larger particles of undigested food, toxins & unwanted fragments from entering the bloodstream. When one consumes animal products, dairy, wheat, gluten, sugar & processed foods the gut becomes inflamed & the junction expands creating all sorts of health maladies & dis-ease.

On the contrary, fiber from plants creates diversity of microbes which provides bacteria that produces calming short-chain fatty acids.
Polyphenols from raw fresh fruits, berries & leafy greens reduce inflammatory signaling that affects mood.

The vagus nerve serves as the main two way pathway between the brain & the gut which plays an integral part of how your nervous system operates, how your mental health functions & how optimal your body functions.

This is why the gut is called the second brain.

For more information on transitioning to a whole food plant forward lifestyle & elevating your health & wellbeing please contact Conscious Lifestyler
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11/05/2026

‘Raw Fudge Chocolate Jaffa Brownies’
🤩🤩

These are my delicious go to raw brownies! They are super delicious & nutritious.
Perfect for when you’re looking for a mid afternoon bite that will satisfy you until dinner time.
Add these beauties to your repertoire & your body will thank you for it.
Packed with nutrient dense omega 3 fatty acids, amino acids, plant protein, vitamins & minerals (iron & B12.)

Ingredients:
✨ 1 cup raw walnuts.
✨ 1 cup raw macadamias (unsalted.)
✨ 1 ½ cups soft medjool dates, pitted.
✨ ½ cup natural sultanas.
✨ 1.5 TBSPS raw carob or cacao powder.
✨ Zest of one orange *(2 oranges if you prefer a stronger choc orange flavor profile.)
✨ ¼ cup water (more if needed.)

Method:
Add the nuts into a food processor & process until fine.
Remove from the food processor & set aside.
Add the dates & water, blend together until it turns into a soft date paste.
Add cacao/carob powder & orange zest, then pulse until combined.
Add the nuts back into the food processor & process until the mixture comes together.
Place fudge mixture into a paper lined tray & press down evenly.
Refrigerate for an hour before eating.
Slice into squares & enjoy!

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05/05/2026

Your best form of ‘health insurance’ is to develop a basic understanding of how your body works & how to take care of it.

Are you looking for support & guidance on your health journey?
Please take advantage of my highly recommended ‘Plant Based Eating & Mindset Education Program’ designed for individuals who want to move towards a plant-based lifestyle while getting expert advice on how to transition in a way that fits their unique needs.
It’s a simple & sustainable way to start improving your diet without feeling overwhelmed.
My 8 week program is designed to help you start feeling empowered to make better food choices for life!

✨ Learn How To Transition To A Whole Food Plant Based Diet (WFPBD.)
✨ Cutting Edge Information On Why Animal Products Are Doing More Harm Than Good.
✨ Gain Renewed Confidence In The Kitchen - Learn New, Simple & Delicious Plant Based Recipes - Building Your Plant Based Repertoire.
✨ Master Every Meal From Break-Fast, Lunch, Dinner, Raw Desserts & Snacks.
✨ Learn How To Swap & Upgrade Your Food Choices.
✨ Learn How To Meal Prep With Ease, Setting You Up For Success.
✨ Reset Your Body For Improved Health & Wellbeing.
✨ Fasting Principles For Improved Energy & Vitality.
✨ Create Healing & Regeneration.
✨ Sustainable Weigh Loss For Life.
✨ Learn How To Prevent Chronic Dis-ease, Pain & Inflammation Including Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease & More With The Power Of Plants.
✨ Learn How To Create New Healthy Habits That Serve You For Life.
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16/04/2026

‘Coconut Lime & Berry Cheese Cakes’ 😍😍😍

These raw beauties are GF, V, RSF & totally addictive!

Crust
½ cup pumpkin seeds. ½ cup soft medjool dates, pitted. ½ cup natural sultanas. ½ cup shredded raw coconut.

Method
Place ingredients into a food processor & blitz until fine & combined, resembling a sticky mixture. Divide the base between 6-8 silicone moulds (depending on the size of your moulds.) Press down evenly with the back of your spoon. Place in the freezer to set while you make the filling.

Cheese Filling
2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight. 1 cup light coconut milk. 1 cup soft medjool dates, pitted. Juice of 3 limes (medium size.) Zest of one lime.

Method
Place all of the ingredients into the food processor & blend together until you have a smooth & creamy texture. Pour the mixture evenly over the bases. Return to the freezer.

Berry Jam Topping
1 cup mixed berries. 1 TBSP white chia seeds.

Method
Blend ingredients together for 30 seconds & let it stand for a few moments until it becomes a thick jam. Spoon the jam evenly over each cheese cake. Freeze for a few hours before eating.
Enjoy! Serves 6-8.

13/04/2026

‘’Chocolate Jaffa Chia Pudding’ 🤩🤩

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Ingredients:
• 1 cup chia seeds.
• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or plant milk of choice.)
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice.
• 1 cup medjool dates, pitted.
• 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder or carob powder if caffeine free.

Toppings:
• Fresh or frozen berries.
• oranges zest.

Add ingredients into a blender & blend for 60 seconds until smooth & creamy.
Pour the pudding mixture into your favorite bowls, glasses or containers & refrigerate until set.
Top with berries & orange zest.
Enjoy! 💛💛

11/04/2026

Spotlight on Glyphosate.

Did you know that glyphosate was not originally developed as a herbicide.
It was actually used to remove mineral build up from inside industrial pipes & boilers by binding to them super tightly (chelation.)
It was later discovered that it killed plants by blocking the enzyme plants need to produce essential amino acids.

That discovery became Roundup!
Roundup has become the most used agricultural chemical in human history.
The same chemical that was once used to bind to minerals inside pipes is now applied to the food crops that feed the world.

The IARC classifies glyphosate as carcinogenic to humans, with lawsuits linking it to non-Hodgkin lymphoma, brain & colon cancer.
It is also linked to skin/eye irritation, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal distress, gut dysbiosis, immune disorders & a host of other health maladies.

Glyphosate is sprayed all over wheat, oat, corn & GMO soy crops.
It is in the flour, bread, pizza, wraps, focaccia, biscuits, cakes, pastries & wheat syrups that you eat & drink.

Choose your food wisely & consciously!
Eat organic where possible & steer clear of wheat, grains & gluten.

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09/04/2026

4 Ingredient Flax & Sunflower Seed Bread 😍😍

No Knead, Just Mix, Bake & Eat!

Say goodbye to store bought bread forever & hello tp your new, delicious & nutritious GF bread.

This versatile bread recipe can be made as a focaccia, pizza base, wraps or scones.
The recipe can also be made raw in a dehydrator at 37° for 7 hours (rotating & flipping at half time.)

Ingredients:
• 300g flaxseed (linseed) milled.
• 275g sunflower seeds.
• 50g chia seeds.
• 35g psyllium husks.
• 3 cups water (more if needed.)

Method:
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C fan forced.
2. Line a large loaf tin with baking paper.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients, then add your
additional ingredients.
4. Add half of the water & stir well together. Add the remaining water & continue to combine (it should form a sticky dough.) Add a little extra water if needed.
5. Place the bread mixture into the loaf tin, making sure to press the dough into the edges of the tin. Use the back of a spoon dipped in water to smooth out the surface.
6. Bake for one hour, then remove the tin & bake for a further 10-15 minutes.
7. Place on a cooling rack before cutting.
8. Store in an air tight container for up to 5 days or slice & freeze, then toast before serving.

Optional Savory Ingredients:
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved.
• ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes, sliced.
• 2 teaspoons onion powder.
• Handful fresh torn basil.
• Opt for any of your favorites; olives, capsicum etc.

Optional Sweet Loaf Ingredients:
• ½ cup medjool dates, pitted & chopped.
• ¼ cup dried figs, chopped.
• ¼ cup sultanas
• 2 teaspoons ceylon cinamon.
• Substitute water for apple or pear juice.

Enjoy!

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