It can be difficult to find good lunch box snacks for kids that are nut free and in line with our schools allergy policies. Nuts are such a great way to get nutrition into our children, especially whilst they are burning so much energy running around in the playground or learning in the classroom – so we’ve come up with…
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This month we will be sharing a few inspirations for back to school lunches on our blog. The purpose being to offer our readers a selection of healthy lunch options they can refer to on the blog for their kids. This one has come from one of our regular contributors Casey-Lee Lyons of Live Love Nourish who specialises in gluten and…
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It’s two in a row from Affordable Wholefoods Recipe contributor Meg Phillips. This time it’s a delicious and simple granola recipe using mostly organic ingredients (though you can of course tailor to your preference). Making your own if you have the time and motivation is a great way to save money on expensive store bought varieties, and you also get…
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Over the Christmas break our Manager Kym revisited one of her favourite recipes from an old Woman’s Weekly Cookbook; Vegetarian Croquettes. Kym modified the recipe making it gluten free using our gluten free crispy crumb mix and some seasonal herbs from the garden. This is a great recipe if your looking for something simple, fresh & light to cook this…
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This week we caught up with Mind Body Nutrition Coach Kerrie Cox. Kerrie is the founder of ‘True Body Connection’ a weight loss, management and lifestyle practice for health and well-being. We spoke with Kerrie about her work and how it relates to the wholefoods diet. Kerrie is also the contributor of our latest ‘Recipe of the Week’…Raw Mango &…
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We love putting together simple meals with fresh wholefood ingredients. Pepitas (especially toasted) add a whole other dimension to any dish with their delicious flavour and crunch. Here we combine 3 of our favourite wholefoods to make the perfect vegetarian meal….brown rice, butter nut pumpkin and pepitas. Our recipe calls for both feta and parmesan cheese, though if you are…
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Another wholesome recipe from Sarah Follent of Baked Livingness. It’s easy to make with simple flavours and….. a great vegetarian and vegan dinner option. Ingredients: 3 medium size sweet potatoes 1/2 cup cooked organic white quinoa 3 shallots (finely chopped) 3 tablespoons dukkah spice 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup of cooked veges of choice…
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Eating a diet rich in wholefoods is a great way to increase our vitality as well as promote deeper rest and relaxation when our bodies need it. When transitioning to a wholefoods diet, it often takes time to make the necessary changes, but it is certainly time worth taking to ensure we lay a solid foundation that won’t be easily strayed from….
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Anxiety is complex, but there is so much evidence to show that the food we eat can have a significant effect on our state of mind. Here are 5 of my favourite wholefoods that can support a calm, relaxed and anxiety free mind and body. Flaxseeds (Linseeds) This tiny seed works to calm our mind in many ways. Firstly, it…
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This week we are sharing another recipe from the gorgeous Sarah Follent of Baked Livingness. Sarah shares with the AW blog regularly and has recently published her own E Recipe Book. Here she shares with us one of her delicious gluten and dairy free cake recipes with a coconut ganache topping. Ingredients: Base: 8 Medjool dates pitted 3 tablespoons…
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