Posts Tagged ‘nutritionist’
Mother’s Day Breakfast In Bed Recipe
Mother’s Day is the best day for Breakfast in bed. Here is an easy and healthy option your kiddies/husband/friend can serve you! BAKED EGGS WITH FETA Serves: 4 Ingredients: Olive oil, to grease 4 eggs 30g feta, crumbled 40g spring onions, ends trimmed, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives Salt & freshly ground…
Read MoreAussie Day Lamington Recipe
Happy Australia Day! Its that time of year again for my favourite healthier version of the good old Lamington! You should go make these right now 🙂 Serves: 12 Ingredients Cake: • 2 cups almond meal • 1 cup coconut milk • ½ cup coconut oil • ½ cup coconut flour • ½ cup rice…
Read MoreIron requirements in children
It is important to provide our children with the nutrients they need to grow and learn. One of the most important nutrients required is Iron. Why do we need iron? Iron is an important mineral found in the blood. It is responsible for transporting the air we breathe in (i.e., oxygen) around the body. This…
Read MoreChristmas Day Sample Menu
Christmas can be stressful and busy! It can also be a high calorie, high sugar holiday. But it doesn’t have to be! Here are a few examples for a healthy and quick Christmas Day Menu! Entrees – Mini Cheese balls, Christmas Tree Platter – Shape cheese cubes, kabana, pickled onions, olives in the shape…
Read MoreSlow-Cooker Turkey Breast
Set the slow cooked in the morning and don’t think about it again until lunch or dinner time! Sounds like the perfect Christmas meat to me! Servings: 12 Ingredients • 1 small sweet onion, peeled and quartered • 2 large carrots, chopped in half • 2 stalks celery, chopped in halves • 1.5 cups chicken…
Read MoreCandy Cane Bark
A super easy and healthy-ish Christmas treat! CANDY CANE BARK Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 400g dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao) 55g crushed candy canes (about 1/4 cup) Instructions: Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place a heatproof bowl over a saucepan with a little water in the bottom (but not enough so that it…
Read MoreHealthy Guacamole Recipe
Healthy fats are integral to our brain function, assist in keeping mood stable, help to keep us satisfied and fuller for longer and they taste great! Who can beat a good guac recipe?! Perfect on toast with eggs for breakfast, as a dip when entertaining or as a side for tacos or burritos! Healthy Guacamole…
Read MoreNutrition and Depression
Depression is debilitating. It is a dreadful feeling and is becoming more and more common in today’s highly stressed society. The good news is that depression IS controllable! While there are many factors that affect mood, food is one of the most often overlooked. This article outlines some of the most common foods that may…
Read MoreBeef Masala Fathers Day Recipe
Fathers Day is just around the corner. What better way to show our affection then to whip up a yummy lunch (or dinner)?! Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 onion, quartered 2 tbsp. tomato puree 2 tbsp. oil 2 tbsp. cream 1 tsp salt 480g beef, diced 1 lime, juiced 1 chilli, deseeded and chopped 1 tsp…
Read MoreEASY SATAY CHICKEN RECIPE
An easy, nutritious meal you can make ahead and freeze in portions. Contains protein, good fats, healthy carbohydrates and lots of veggies giving you a well balanced, delicious meal. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 500g chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces 1 tbsp. coconut oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter ½ cup…
Read MoreNutrition for older adults
As we go through different stages of our lives, our nutritional needs change. A healthy diet has many benefits physically, mentally and socially. Unhealthy food and drink choices place us at a higher risk of chronic disease, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, anxiety and depression. As you get older you may find it…
Read MoreWho is Kasey Boorman
Each month we are focusing on getting to know one of our team members a little better. This month we ask Kasey (reception/Nutritionist) a few questions to help us understand what makes her tick. What purchases of $100 or less has most positively impacted your life in the last six months?’ A swing from Bunnings…
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