Dionne Richter, Kinesiologist
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 […]
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 […]
We all know that there is a bit of a smoothie craze going on at the moment. I myself love a smoothie as long as it is packed full of nutrition and not sugar! I often opt for a smoothie for breakfast as its a great way to get lots and lots of nutrients into […]
Spring is here (Finally!!! I hear most of you saying). Well we all know that spring is the perfect time for clearing out the old to allow room for the new. That is the whole basis of spring cleaning. Spring cleaning does not only refer to clearing out your cupboards but also to all your […]
Chia seeds have so many wonderful health benefits. They are high in omega 3, protein, fibre and contain many other nutrients. Here is a recipe for a delicious chia pudding that can be had as either a breakfast or dessert! Ingredients: 1/2 cup chia seeds 1.5 cups coconut milk 2 teaspoons vanilla stevia to taste […]
Almond milk is a fantastic and very healthy alternative to regular milk. It tastes delicious, is lactose free and is full of wonderful nutrients. Best of all it is just so simple to make! All you will need is: 1 cup of almonds 3 cups of water Sweetener of your choice (stevia, honey, agave for […]
This recipe is a great way to make use of the leftover almond bits after making almond milk. There is nothing better than sitting down with a glass of almond milk and one of these balls. What you will need: 1 cup dates 1/2 cup almond meal (you can use bought meal if you didn’t […]
