From the monthly archives:

January 2012

Recipe: Tropical Whole Fruit Juice + How To Make Juice In A Blender (Video & Recipe)

The last time I posted a ‘whole fruit juice’ it was the Icy Whole Watermelon Juice (below). Here is a new recipe for a whole fruit juice, this time a delicous tropical whole fruit juice. Making a Whole Fruit Juice in a blender keeps the fibre in rather than excluding it.. It’s really simple to make […]

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Recipe: Coconut-Water Marinated Thai Beef Salad on Cabbage Leaves

Here is a delicious and fresh thai beef salad recipe. Recipe: Coconut-Water Marinated Thai Beef Salad on Cabbage Leaves Allergen info/recipe info: This recipe is dairy-free and gluten free. Vegan/Vegetarian Options: This recipe can exclude animal products if you use tempeh instead of beef. Serves: 1 or 2 as an entrée. Ingredients: The Coconut Marinade: 1 […]

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How To Open A Young Thai Coconut (With Video & Pictures) + Info on Coconuts

Update 29/1/12: I originally posted this in 2009, but I’ve since updated the information and I’ve made a video! So I hope you enjoy this post! Why would you want to open a young thai coconut? Because then you can get to the coconut water and coconut meat! Coconut water from a fresh coconut is so […]

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Recipe: Slow-Cooked Eggplant, Mushroom and Swiss Chard Curry

Even though animal products can be beneficial in the diet, it can be good to vary ones diet by having some vegetable-based dishes every now and again. Here is recipe for a vegetable curry that I made last week which I’m sure you’re going to love! Recipe: Slow-Cooked Eggplant, Mushroom and Swiss Chard Curry Allergen info/Recipe info: This […]

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Recipe: Lime-Flavoured (Cooked) Tomato, Avocado and Capsicum Salsa

Here is another fresh summery salsa recipe! The last salsa recipe I posted was a Jalapeno, Mango and Tomato Salsa with Chilli and Lime Prawns. With this recipe, instead of a raw salsa (like the previous recipe)- this salsa is a cooked one. The benefit of a cooked salsa is that you will get the nutritional benefit from the tomatoes […]

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Recipe: Homemade Spiced Dandelion Chai Recipe + the Benefits of Bitters

Are you eating bitter foods? Eating bitter vegetables such as dandelion leaf and root, kale, rocket, amaranth and swiss chard can have a great digestion-enhancing effect! These bitter foods help to improve our digestion by increasing bile flow, increasing gastric acid and improving our overall digestive function which improves our nutritional status. It’s the bitter flavour […]

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Recipe: Barbeque Kale Chips

top: baked bbq kale chips. bottom: dehydrated kale chips. Here is another delicious green leafy recipe to get you eating more greens and loving them too! There are so many ways to enjoy kale and other green leafy veggies. Kale chips are really crunchy and delicious and are a healthier alternative to potato chips. Try […]

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Recipe: Balsamic Roasted Veggie Salad with Fennel Seeds, Feta and Wild Olives

Here is another way to get some delicious veg in your diet. Recipe: Balsamic Roasted Veggies Salad with Fennel Seeds, Feta and Wild Olives Ingredients: 4 large beetroot, raw 4 carrots, raw 1 red onion a dash of red balsamic vinegar 1 bit of olive oil 1 tsp. fennel seeds, toasted full-fat feta cheese, crumbled wild […]

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Recipe: Broccoli, Avocado and Pinenut Salad with Parmigiano Reggiano

This warm salad is quick, easy, nutritious and tastes delicious! Here’s how to make it: Recipe: Broccoli, Avocado and Pinenut Salad with Parmigiano Reggiano Ingredients: 2 heads of broccoli, washed, chopped into florets and stem sliced thinly lemon juice, to taste 1 tsp. butter or 1 tsp olive oil 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped into […]

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Recipe: Healthier Homemade Cherry Ripe (With Real Food Ingredients)

Two years ago I posted a recipe for Homemade Bounty Bars which has become one of the most popular recipes on my Health Food Lover blog. Now here is another treaty recipe, just healthified. This time I have made a recipe for Healthier Homemade Cherry Ripe made with real food ingredients (no artificial colours, sugars, flavours) just like […]