20 pantry items to kickstart a healthy 2017

If I could force everyone to have 2 New Year's Resolutions they would be to drastically reduce high-fructose foods & to start purchasing pantry staples from bulk stores, using their own jars. My top 20 pantry items to kickstart your healthy 2017 are: 1. Nuts - a quick, easy snack high in protein & fat … Continue reading 20 pantry items to kickstart a healthy 2017

Quinoa & pumpkin salad | GF VEGAN

To me, these elements make the perfect meal for me: sweet (sweet potato, pumpkin), fresh (herbs or green veg), spice (normally fresh chilli or flakes), salty (olives, feta, capers, Himalayan pink salt). Generally speaking I enjoy high fat meals, with minimal processed foods in my diet. 1/2 cup white quinoa (when uncooked) 1 baby pumpkin, … Continue reading Quinoa & pumpkin salad | GF VEGAN

quinoa, pumpkin, capsicum, parsley salad

I just made this salad up with what ingredients I had at home.....This was enough for 2 people (or in my case for me only for lunch & dinner!) INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup quinoa (I used tricoloured but any type is fine) 1 medium red capsicum/pepper 1 cup pumpkin 1 large Dutch (purple) carrot 1 cup … Continue reading quinoa, pumpkin, capsicum, parsley salad

Quinoa & Chickpea fritters

Fritters are one of the easiest meals to prepare & are a great way to get veggies into kids! It is also a meal you can prepare very quickly INGREDIENTS 1 tin chickpeas, drained & rinsed really well 2 eggs 1/3 cup quinoa, cooked 1 carrot, grated 1/2 zucchini, grated 1/2 cup broccoli, steamed for … Continue reading Quinoa & Chickpea fritters