Monthly Archives: October 2015

Spinach & Berry Smoothie Bowl

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Most mornings I have a smoothie after working out when I need something quick before I head out the door.  However, on days when I have a bit more time I love a smoothie bowl.

The flavour combinations are endless, just use whatever is your favourite smoothie combo but the trick is to use frozen fruit and less liquid so you get a thicker consistency.  If you think the smoothie isn’t very thick you can pop it in the freezer for a few minutes until it firms up, this also helps the toppings not to sink!

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Pistachio & Goji Berry Chocolate Bark

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This bark takes no time at all to make and is easy to throw together.  If you don’t have goji berries or pistachios on hand then substitute whatever you have available.

Cacao powder is different from cocoa powder as it hasn’t been roasted, toasted or cooked and therefore retains all its health benefits.  Cacao is known as one of the most powerful antioxidant foods available. It also has a high magnesium content which helps with the function of our digestive systems, brain, heart and bones.

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Soy & Ginger Roast Radishes

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I’ve become somewhat obsessed with radishes lately.  I used to always love them finely chopped through a salad to give a peppery kick but then I tried them in my noodle broth and I fell in love with them when cooked.

Raw radish is quite peppery but something happens when you cook them.  It is such a subtle flavour and not the peppery taste you would normally associate with them.

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Cauliflower ‘Rice’

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Everywhere you look these days people are talking about cauliflower ‘rice’.  I’ve been making it for a while now so thought I’d share the recipe.

People probably wonder why not just use rice?  Whilst most people can tolerate rice there are others who can’t seem to digest rice too well and this makes a nice alternative and it is so easy to make which always helps!

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