healthy living

Curried Cauliflower Soup

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Cauliflower is one my most favourite vegetables. I just love how versatile it is and this curried cauliflower soup is no exception. Here’s how to make it. Ingredients: Method: Notes:


How to eat for optimal iron levels

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According to the World Health Organisation, 2 billion people in both the developed and developing countries – over 30% of the world’s population – are iron deficient. Specifically, in developing countries every second pregnant woman and about 40% of pre-school aged children are estimated to be anaemic. So much so that iron deficiency, and iron […]

What is Collagen?

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You may or may not have noticed the ever growing collagen related product market surrounding us? You may have heard of the word, but don’t really know what it means? You may be looking into a collagen supplement, but are not too sure where to begin? This post has got you covered. Collagen is a […]

Ask Alex: How to build a healthy lunchbox?

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We all know of the importance of a balanced lunch. What you pack in your kids lunchbox makes up a third of their daily intake, so it is important to ensure it is packed in a way that will sustain your child. Involving kids in building their own lunchbox will help foster healthy habits and […]

BMI. Is it a suitable unit of measurement?

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Body Mass Index or BMI is a unit of measurement based on an individuals height and weight. It defines an individual’s anthropometric height and weight characteristics and classifies them into groups. If your BMI falls between 18.5 and 25, then you are considered ‘normal weight’. Anything below 18.5 is considered ‘underweight’ and anything between 25 […]

Intermittent Fasting: What you need to know.

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Intermittent fasting. You’ve probably heard of it. You may or may not know what it entails. You may be confused as to what it is. Well, today I will clear things up for you in hopefully the simplest way possible. Fasting is an in vogue topic of conversation in the current health world. However, done […]

Summer Salsa

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I recently whipped up this colourful bowl to go with a barbecue meal and loved it so much, I just had to post it! It’s simple. It’s fresh. It features seasonal produce and is quick to whip up! Best of all, it used up all the odds and ends of my veggies for the week. […]

Caramelised Pumpkin, Asparagus & Haloumi Salad

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While I am not one to usually celebrate Halloween, I thought it would be fitting to upload my latest pumpkin recipe. I made this salad for a gathering over the weekend and it sure was a hit! Making use of simple ingredients that I usually have on hand, this salad is a minimal but a […]

Immune Boosting Chicken & Veggie Soup

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This is my nutrient dense chicken soup for the soul. Aside from chicken and a good lot of legumes, it is chock full of vegetables meaning it’s high in fibre, full of many different nutrients and is entirely satiating. A head cold has been lingering the past few days so have been dosing up on […]

Ask Alex: My tops tips for fussy eaters

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We all know a fussy eater. Whether they are a child or an adult. Someone, for example, who despises anything green and leafy or will only eat a vegetable that falls under the umbrella of ‘potatoes’. I feel you. Hence, I write this post to help you or your fussy friend to overcome that hurdle. […]

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