Dionne Richter, Kinesiologist
Here is my recipe for ANZAC biscuits that you don’t have to feel guilty about eating. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups oats ½ cup chopped or flaked almonds ½ cup almond meal 4 tablespoons softened coconut oil 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 cup desiccated coconut ½ teaspoon vanilla bean 2 tablespoon hot water ½ cup coconut […]
Sometime I find that I forget just how wonderful the simple things are. We get all caught up trying to create something new and impressive or having to constantly go out and try the newest cafes. Well I just made myself the most satisfying lunch I have had in a while. It is freezing cold […]
Many people find it difficult to be creative when it comes to school lunch box snacks. The challenge is even increased now days where many schools do not allow children to consume nuts on the premises due to the rise and severity of nut allergies. Due to this it can be problematic to provide children with […]
With an increase in nut allergies and many strict nut free policies in schools I thought I would share a delicious recipe for nut free healthy Tahiti balls. Recipe for Tahini balls 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons cacao powder 3 tablespoons coconut oil ½ cup ground linseeds 2 tablespoons honey 1 handfuls chopped sunflower seeds […]
For those of you who have just celebrated Purim, there is nothing worse than seeing all these delicous treats that you can’t enjoy due to food intolerances. So here is my recipe for ‘healthier’ hamantashins that cater for all requirements (the egg can be replaced with a tablespoon of tahini for vegans or those with […]
When it comes to stress, people often use coffee, alcohol and nicotine as coping mechanisms. They are a double edged sword as although people use them to manage their stress, all three actually contribute to increased stress levels. Coffee. Although it is thought of as the norm now days to drink coffee, caffeine containing drink […]
Obviously this one is not as simple as following a few tips. It requires effort and our lives are dedicated to constantly striving to reach our potential. It is however, one of the most important posts I will write. Everyone wants to be the best version of themselves not just when it comes to a […]
With so many super foods on the market now days its hard to know what’s what. I went for breakfast this morning with my brother and on the menu was a ‘Maqui smoothie bowl’, to which he asked ‘what on earth is Maqui? So I thought I would explain some of these less common super […]
