This recipe is part of my series to support you increasing your dietary iron consumption. A meal comprising of two dishes, one high in iron and the other in vitamin C to support absorption.

In Australia, over 1.1 million people are iron deficient. And approximately 2 billion people around...

This recipe is part of my series to support you increasing your dietary iron consumption. 

In Australia, over 1.1 million people are iron deficient. And approximately 2 billion people around the world are iron deficient. Managing your iron levels can improve your energy, support your immune...

If you feel lethargic, feel like you catch every sniffle going around, struggle to lose weight, or aren’t as productive as you once were, it may be time to check your iron levels.

In Australia, over 1.1 million people are iron deficient. And approximately 2 billion people around the...

Pancakes have a long history. Archeologists analysed starch grains on a 30,000-year-old grinding tool and hypothesised that a mixture of cattails and ferns mixed with water baked on a hot rock was the first flat cake made from a batter and fried. 

Otzi, the iceman discovered in 1991, has...

I thought I would share a warming soup recipe as the southern hemisphere moves toward winter. Choosing vegetables in season is a great way to support your health. It can also take the pressure off your food budget as, generally, seasonal produce is more readily available and cheaper. Vegetable...

I love new beginnings. That is what Easter represents to me. It is autumn on my side of the world, so it is more of a clearing season. The days are cooler, and leaves are changing from green to shades of red and brown. There are no spring flowers or any lambs or baby bunnies dancing around!...

Nearly all of us need to eat more vegetables, especially our greens. In reality, over 90% of Australians and Americans don't meet their daily intake of vegetables! And it is impacting our health - negatively. Although we know this, eating our vegetables is still challenging for many of us. And...

What is your daily intake of fruit and vegetables?

According to Nutrition Australia women aged between 19 -50 years need 5 serves of vegetables, and 2 serves of fruit a day. A standard serve is about 75g for vegetables and 150g for fruit. 

Alarmingly according to the Australian Heart...

I am a brunch lady, and although I have called this a Breakfast Veggie Hash, it is more about breaking a fast than the time of morning you eat it. This is an easy, yummy recipe (I think all the recipes I share are!) and can be prepared ahead of time to enjoy a nutritious meal during the week. It...

Mushrooms belong to the fungi kingdom and aren't technically plants, and have been used for centuries throughout Asia. The Egyptians believed eating mushrooms brought long life. They are one of the most health-promoting foods on the planet. But, before I continue with my obsession with the health...

I am obsessed with Mushrooms. They genuinely fascinate me. Mushrooms are nature's mini pharmaceutical factory, and they have been on the spectrum of the 'healer' for thousands of years, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you do a quick search, you will find many new scientifically...

You may have heard things about eating an 'alkaline diet', drinking 'alkaline water' or that we must have our bodies in an 'alkaline state'. And while I understand the premise of these statements and encourage you to eat less processed foods and mostly plants, I believe it is important to know...