It’s always inspiring to stumble across individuals and companies who have the capacity to change lives. Alessandra Peters is one of them. Browsing recently for paleo-style recipe inspiration, we came across Alessandra, aka The Foodie Teen. Alessandra is 15, has Coeliac disease and eats a paleo style diet. Flicking through her blog posts, it’s hard … Read more
As people become both better informed about the health implications of what they choose to eat and the environmental impact of those choices, many are turning to a flexitarian diet. Most of us understand what it means to be vegetarian, vegan or even pescatarian, but what is a flexitarian diet? Is it easy to become … Read more
There are numerous reasons to eat less meat. Here are just 5: I could go on, but will save a more detailed discussion of this for another post. The bottomline is that cutting the meat in your diet and upping the veggies is a win-win. Both for yourself and the planet. So how can you … Read more
When you start looking at chia seeds, you soon realise that they are really quite astounding. Measuring all of 2 mm in diameter, these tiny oval seeds are an absolute powerhouse of nutrients. Lots of foods are described as superfoods these days, but chia seeds definitely deserve the name. What Are Chia Seeds? Chia seeds … Read more
It’s time for a confession. I adore the mint and chocolate flavour combination. Mint slice cookies, after dinner mint chocolates, mint choc chip ice cream – I’m a sucker for them all. So it’s probably no surprise to learn that I simply can’t resist these Crunchy Mint Protein Cups. A perfectly balanced chocolatey, nutty bottom … Read more
In Part 1 of our investigation of energy boosting foods, I made the point that we expect an awful lot from our diets without always considering what we are eating. We are the ‘quick fix’ generation who want quality nutrition and to feel like a million dollars, but will open a bottle of energy drink … Read more
Let’s be honest. Most of us really are our own worst enemies. When we think of energy boosting foods, many of us picture a chocolate bar and can of fizzing drink. We’re rushed off our feet. Busy, busy busy. We neglect our health and pretend we can sail through life on a handful of hours … Read more
Gluten free but high in protein and big on flavour, these buckwheat protein pancakes are delicious plain, or can be jazzed up with the addition of a few extra flavourings to make a pretty dessert if you’re entertaining. And best of all – you can have them on the table in minutes! Feel like to … Read more
Banana bread is a staple of cafes and bakeries the length and breadth of Australia and for good reason. It’s delicious and filling. And if you follow our high protein banana bread recipe, it can be virtually guilt-free as well! Many of us view banana bread as a healthy snack. After all, it’s got fruit … Read more
In this delicious and simple recipe, bananas and oats are blitzed in the blender to make irresistibly fluffy protein pancakes. Confession time. I’ve been hearing about high protein pancakes made from naturally sweet, ripe bananas and low GI rolled oats, all knocked together in a blender, and it got me thinking. The idea of a … Read more
Oats are a great way to start the day, but why not supercharge them by following our best protein powder overnight oats recipe? Overnight oats are an easy and nutritious breakfast and a delicious way of getting an extra scoop of protein powder into your body. Full of carbohydrates, dietary fibre, protein, vitamins and with … Read more
Healthy eating has never tasted better than our scrumptious raspberry mousse protein slice! Raspberries. I love them and always pop a packet in my shopping trolley when I pass the fruit section. Fresh raspberries and frozen raspberries. Raspberry jelly and raspberry sorbet. Raspberry ice cream and – one of my childhood favs – raspberry mousse. … Read more
We all deserve a reward and there are few things as rewarding as our irresistible chocolate hazelnut protein brownie. Nourishing, but decadent! Chocolate and hazelnut. There’s a reason why it’s the flavour pairing behind one of the most famous spreads of all time. So what if you could take those divine flavours and turn them … Read more
Chocolate and peanut butter – it’s a classic combo for a reason. And even better, if you choose your ingredients wisely, it’s a pretty healthy option as well. A sweet treat that you simply mix together and chuck in the fridge for an hour? We’re into that. A delicious snack that’s packed full of protein … Read more
Jaffa. Is there a more Aussie flavour than the perfect balance of chocolate and orange? It’s the taste of so many Aussie and Kiwi childhoods. So what better way to treat yourself than to make our reindeer jaffa protein mousse? The incredible avocado is the base of this healthy dessert recipe. Did you know that … Read more
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