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Fresco Pesto – herb fiesta!
Time for a timeless favourite – that’s pretty much allergy-safe. Why? For a highly nutritious, tasty snack or part of an impressive entree When? The perfect dip, spread or stuffing – for example with ‘Must-have mushrooms’. Ingredients – 2 cups fresh basil, chopped 3...
I’ll take it!
How to put into words my experience last weekend? Maybe it’s the sense of being a part of something inherently good, like New Zealand’s largest fundraising walk. Or the thrill of completing such a demanding physical and mental challenge of walking 25 hours without...
Rip off the plaster!
Something to ponder - have you ever wondered how much procrastination costs us – really? And is the ultimate pain of dithering actually worth it? It's time to rip off the plaster! Yesterday, I realized I was edging my way around the next thing on my priority list –...
Lemon Cashew Drizzle
Most people would prefer a healthy option if possible – the tastier the better! And there’s certainly no shortage of tasty treats around, although they’re not always healthy. Time to get blending,for a great source of nutrients including phosphorus, magnesium,...
What we know and what we do
Ever find yourself feeling puzzled, when you began with the best intentions to go for a run, and instead you found yourself on the sofa nibbling the particularly tasty morsel you found in the fridge?... ...the same tempting treat you hadn’t even noticed this morning,...
Must-have mushrooms
Why? When you feel like that certain something that feels substantial, although leave you over-full When? For tempting starters when friends are coming over, or simply when you feel like something special Ingredients – makes enough for 2 people 6 medium plump, white...
Choco-frenzy!
Irresistible! Why? When you want a tasty, healthy energy option When? Morning or afternoon low GI snack – when you’re feeling decadent, and want to be mindful of wise-food choices. Otherwise perfect over muesli or your gRAWnola (check out the ConvertiBelle recipe!)...
Fifi’s gRAWnola
What if there was a way to fill your fuel tanks with a low GI (slow-burning), mouth-wateringly-good, convenient delight? There is! It’s Fifi’s gRAWnola (the raw version of the popular favourite!) When? Ideal for breakfast, snacks, a meal-on-the-go, dessert, or even to...
Berry Bliss!
Why? Perfect for summer, when you feel like a smooth, berry-boost! Valuable energy supply from the right fats (non hydrogenated, can help our immune, cardiovascular & hormonal systems, plus our metabolism, skin and even promotion of weight loss), low glycaemic...
Go with the flow!
What if? What if today, you listen to your body when you’re experiencing tiredness, or you’re feeling like you’ve had enough? What if instead of ‘soldiering on’ or getting a bit grumpy about it all, you simply step out of the routine for a couple of minutes to pause,...