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Breakfast Smoothie Bowl
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Smoothie Bowl

This delicious Protein Smoothie Bowl is a fantastic choice for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast. I have become hooked on these lately. They are easy to make, super nutritious, and contain a variety of nutrient dense ingredients like fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and plant-based proteins to keep you energised, satiated (feeling fuller for longer) and [...]

Blog Travel

My S.E.Asian Adventure – Part 3

Vietnam While in Vietnam we visited Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Phu Quoc and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Hanoi Our visit in Hanoi was a short visit we only stayed 2 nights. It was mainly to visit a friend/mentor of my husband Gary. It was awesome to see the two of them together to reminisce [...]

Blog Travel

My S.E.Asian Adventure – Part 2

Cambodia Our flight to Siem Reap Cambodia was at 2:40 pm. Our plane was initially an hour late leaving Bangkok airport and once we were in the air after 35 minutes we were advised by the Captain that the plane was having technical issues and that we would have to return to Bangkok airport. We [...]

Blog Travel

My S.E. Asian Adventure – Part 1

South East Asia was not a destination on my bucket list for travel! So why spend 4 weeks travelling around? Originally my husband (Gary) and I had planned to spend two weeks in Thailand with our sons Isaac 25 & Matthew 24 yrs, however they were not able to travel due to other commitments. Gary [...]

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Homemade Easter Chocolate!

Wishing you a very Happy Easter!! I love to have some chocolate at Easter and certainly don't feel guilty for enjoying a little treat! In fact in can be good for you! Cacao has such wonderful health benefits and a bitter taste - I'm a bit partial to bitter flavours. The higher the cacao in dark chocolate [...]

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My Nutritious Christmas Menu

I've Got Your Nutritious Christmas Menu Sorted! Let me make your Christmas Menu planning easier with my FREE! Nutritious Christmas Menu complete with shopping list, food preparation sequence and recipes!! This is pretty much our favourite Christmas dishes each year. I have made a few changes over the years to mix it up a bit though. [...]

Blog Health

5 Food Essentials for a Healthy Kitchen!

Coconut Oil Ginger Garlic Fresh Herbs Bone Broth   I am not a Chef by any means. I'm a home cook, (Nutritious Life Certified) and Nutrition, Health and Wellness Coach (Well College Global) that loves to nourish myself and my family with food that is nutrient dense to maximise satiety and that tastes good. Avoiding processed foods [...]

Activated Nuts
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Activated Nuts

Do You Activate Your Nuts? I am a big fan of "activated nuts". Why Activate Nuts?  “Activation is like sprouting of grains (wheat or barley grass) or sprouting of seeds (mung bean sprouts or alfalfa sprouts). Soaking them and then drying them out causes them to sprout, which then activates the enzymes which makes them easier to [...]

Chia Seed and Nut Bar
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Chia Seed and Nut Bars

Healthy homemade Chia Seed and Nut Bars that are gluten free and will match any store bought nut and seed bar hands down! A great source of vitamins and antioxidants. Crunchy or chewy, they're nutty with a little sweetness.