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Nutrition + Recipes + Health + Fitness

Chocolate Mousse Cake with Vanilla Cashew Cream

09 February 2015

Before you judge, give this cake a chance because you can’t actually taste the black beans and it gives the cake a nice fudgy texture as well as added nutrition

Baked Apples with Almonds, Hazelnuts & Cinnamon

09 February 2015

(Serves 4) Whether you are watching your weight or just wanting a healthy dessert or snack that incorporates fruit and healthy fats, here’s a delicious recipe that is gluten-free, dairy-free,

09 February 2015

No Bake Mocha Brownie

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Makes about 9 slices) Ingredients 2 ½ cups dates or 300g date paste ½ cup almond meal ½ cup / 125ml espresso coffee (can omit this and just use cacao

29 January 2015

Weight Loss Surgery – Is it for you?

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Deciding to have bariatric or weight loss surgery is a huge decision. There are several different procedures you can have done, 3 of the most common being (click on each

29 January 2015

Thai Style Noodle Salad with Smoked Tofu or Chicken

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(Serves 3-4 as a main or 6-7 as an entre) Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely diced 250-300g smoked tofu or steamed

27 January 2015

7 Habits to take up in 2015

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With the new year comes an onslaught of new diets to cater for those looking to lose weight or get fit and healthy for the new year. But this year,

27 January 2015

Blueberry & Coconut Mousse with Toasted Almonds & Chia Seeds

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A quick and easy dessert or breakfast idea that is perfect for Summer! It is also vegan, gluten-free & dairy-free so most people can enjoy it. (Serves 2 as a

31 July 2014

Homemade Muesli Recipe

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Have you ever looked at the muesli section at the supermarket and wondered if they are all that healthy? In fact some of them appear to have more dried fruit

31 July 2014

Homemade Ricotta Cheese

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One of my favourite cheeses is ricotta cheese. It’s so creamy and delicious, and also a good source of calcium. But sometimes I buy it from the supermarket and it

31 July 2014

STEP – CERCISE….

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As a nation, life is becoming more sedentary especially when many jobs involves sitting in front of a computer for hours (including mine!). But one way to help track your