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03/11/2024

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09/10/2020

Today is world mental health day and given the year that 2020 has been, I couldn’t think of a more important topic to talk about.

Head over to where I talk all about the link between Mood & Food and find out some small steps we can implement day.

We now know that the food we eat is closely linked to our mood, emotions and behaviour, affecting how we think and feel. Here Rachel discusses the gut-brain connection and what you can do to best support your body and mood through food.

09/08/2020

Looking for an easy Sunday afternoon meal prep? We’ve got you sorted with these Chicken Fajita Bowls.
Recent work in collaboration with Blackmores.

Prepping your lunches for the week ahead is a great idea for so many reasons. Save time and money with these easy-to-prep chicken fajita bowls that are packed full of flavour and essential nutrients.

01/06/2020

Ready to get your bake on?

Try my Chocolate Maple Blondies. The recipe is live on the blog - high in fibre and healthy fats, made from the goodness of chickpeas, almond meal and natural peanut butter. 😋😋

Seriously guys, get ready to drool. I’ve perfected the dense ‘blondie’ style of brownie - but with my secret ingredient… CHICKPEAS . Get your fibre hit in this sweet little snack.

21/05/2020

If you’ve ever decided to go on a diet and done a quick google, I’m sure you’ve found the tip “ask for salad dressing on the side...”
But should you really? Head over to my blog for a deep dive on the topic.

If you’ve ever decided to go on a diet and done a quick google, I’m sure you’ve found the tip “ask for salad dressing on the side” But let’s be honest - that’s a little outdated. We should no longer be fearful of fat.

04/05/2020

Surprised to see sweet potato in the headline? You betcha. But trust me, the sweet potato is FUNDAMENTAL to keeping these brownies fudgey and moist. 😋🙋‍♂️

Looking to add more vegetables into your diet? Well this brownie is made from Sweet Potato - keeping the treat high in fibre and low GI. We've kept it as healthy and wholesome as possible with extra virgin olive oil and minimised the refined sugars. Can also be made gluten free or vegan easily.

22/04/2020

I've been working with Blackmores on a range of wholesome, nutritious recipes made from pantry staples. There is a big misconception that frozen and canned foods aren't as nutritious, but it has been great to really hero these affordable ingredients we can still have tasty, balanced meals at a low price point.

Need dinner inspiration for tonight? My Smoked Paprika Paella might just do the trick.

With some clever tweaks you can create this traditional, flavourful Spanish dish at home, using staple nutrient rich ingredients from your pantry and freezer.

20/04/2020

Looking for some easy ways to shred down that grocery bill? I've added the next installment to the HEALTHY HACKS series on how to eat healthy on a budget.

My first blog on this topic is getting a lot of clicks and interest with everything going on at the moment. So, I thought there is no better than now to provide some more easy ways to SAVE SAVE SAVE on your groceries.

14/04/2020

This is possibly the easiest 15-minute Vegan Burrito Bowl. This recipe requires only a small handful of simple pantry ingredients and is incredibly cost effective.

This is possibly the easiest 15-minute Vegan Burrito Bowl. This recipe requires only a small handful of simple pantry ingredients and is so quick and easy to make. The dish is also great to make for meal prep to take to work.

08/04/2020

Given the current circumstances with coronavirus, we’re starting to see serious shortages of fruit and vegetables. canned and frozen foods have copped a lot of flack in the past, but are they suitable when supplies are short?

Given the current circumstances with coronavirus, we’re starting to see serious shortages of fruit and vegetables and things are proving to be a little unpredictable. Canned and Frozen foods have copped a lot of flack in the past, but are they suitable when supplies are short?

05/02/2020

Office snacks & healthy choices in the workplace is one of the most commonly asked questions at our Nutrition Workshops. My latest blog post will provide you with practical suggestions and reasons why we need to say no to that tempting biscuit jar.

3:30itis and the accompanying energy slump is pretty popular for office workers, especially those who are sitting at a desk for several hours on a regular basis. If you have been eating well throughout the day and don’t want to drop the ball before dinner, have a look at some of my favourite snack...

21/01/2020

Fancy a hump day treat? These Cherry Almond Squares might just do the job!

I bought a packet of frozen cherries my mistake last week. I thought they were berries and now have a bag to use up. I had no flipping idea what to do with them, but let me reassure you - these Cherry Almond Squares will make you go out and buy a bag ON PURPOSE. I promise, they’re that good.