Dionne Richter, Kinesiologist
A trail mix is a fantastic snack for any time of day. You can sprinkle it on your cereal, have it as morning or afternoon tea or something to nibble on before you go to bed. Nuts and seeds are full of great nutrients such as protein, zinc and magnesium. The best part about making […]
Nuts are always a great snack suggestion. They are high in protein, good fats and are full of minerals. One thing to keep in mind when having nuts is that they have certain substances in their skin that are hard for our bodies to digest. That’s why it is a good idea to soak them […]
This recipe is so simple yet so useful and tastes wonderful too. All you will need is: A good quality virgin olive oil. A clove of garlic. A sprig of fresh rosemary. Slightly crush the garlic clove and place in salad dressing jar (any glass jar will do). Brake off and wash a sprig of […]
I have been attempting to make my own health raw chocolate all week with many failures. The first time there was not enough cocoa leaving just the flavour of cocoa butter. The second was edible but still not great as I used xylitol to sweeten the chocolate and it did not melt. This resulted in […]
With the Paleo diet all the rage at the moment I thought I would give Gwyneths Paleo bread a try. The bread is completely grain free, meaning it is perfect for gluten intolerant individuals or just people trying to cut down on carbs. The bread is very high in protein and fibre so it is […]
This morning I headed down to the kitchen but just could not decide what to have for breakfast. What I could decide was that I needed something warm and nourishing on this chilly morning. Luckily I spotted a packet of buckwheat porridge hidden in the corner of the pantry and immediately knew it would hit […]
This is simply an alternative to the usual sushi made with rice. Instead I decided to try making it with quinoa due to the many wonderful health benefits it contains. I didn’t use any sugar or rice vinegar which made it healthier but also less sticky so cutting the roll had to be done with […]
This frittata is wonderful for a cold winter’s night and leftovers can be taken to work for lunch. It is also a great vegetarian option! Ingredients: 1 zucchini 100g frozen peas 8 eggs 4 tbsp milk (of your choice, I used rice milk) ½ cup grated hard goats cheese Sea salt and pepper 400g cooked […]
