We’ve all heard the mantra “eat whole foods”. You are also probably aware that 95% of health care practitioners recommend you get most of your calories from whole foods. The simple reason. They’re nutrient dense. Meaning we get more vitamins, minerals, fibre and phyto-nutrients per calorie. Which is good from a health perspective, as it means that we’re avoiding deficiencies and giving our […]
The warmer months of the year always involve one of my favourite meals – Salad. Salads are a great way to ensure you’re eating plenty of fresh whole foods: vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes and seeds as well as healthy fats, protein and carbohydrate. When you start to be creative and begin trying new combinations, the […]
Who is keen for healthy meal ideas? Listen up people, we’re facing a crisis at the moment. Forget the “toxic” sugars or the evil gluten in our diets – there’s a more pressing matter! We, as a nation, are guilty of NOT EATING ENOUGH VEGETABLES!! Image Source The Australian Bureau of Statistics has recently […]
Sometimes the afternoon rolls around and you feel like eating something sweet. This can often be caused by not eating enough earlier in the day, especially at lunch, but if you’ve really got a hankering or just looking for a delicious addition to your afternoon cuppa, then this recipe is for you! These bliss balls […]
Some of the best foods in life are combinations of something crunchy used to eat something smooth. This avocado dip with mixed vegetables meets the bill. A mixture of fresh, crunchy vegetables make the ideal vehicles for this perfectly seasoned avocado dip. Ingredients (10 serves) Avocado Dip 2 ripe avocados, peeled and stone removed ½ clove garlic, crushed […]
Baked vegetables are fantastic one tray dinners. Just chop, toss in olive oil and your favourite flavours and then let the oven do the rest of the work. If you add chicken thigh fillets and some potato to the pan, you’ve then got a complete meal, whipped up with very little effort! Don’t skimp on the flavours in this recipe! The […]
Did you know that different cooking and processing techniques can alter the FODMAP composition of a food? Fascinating, right? Research suggests that whether a food is boiled, strained, canned, pressed or fermented, can influence the FODMAP component of a food! (Just remember the research around FODMAP content, food cooking and processing is still early, so […]
When it comes to fast food, Mexican is definitely one of the Hub teams favourites. While delicious, a lot of the standard fare could do with a vegetable boost. In our Vegetable loaded Mexican plate we’ve reduced the portions of energy dense foods and increased the portions of nutrient dense, high fibre vegetables. The result? […]
This is a delicious breakfast option for those wanting maximum taste and nutrition. Smoothie bowls are super quick and easy to make. This recipe is rich in fibre (50% of your daily needs), vitamin C and a great source of calcium and protein. Don’t be alarmed at the sugars, these come from all natural sources meaning the whole bowl […]
Most parents who have dealt with toddlers or pre-schoolers have encountered some degree of fussy eating. As frustrating as it is, fussy eating is a normal part of a child’s development. Most children between 18 months and 5 years will go through a period of neophobia. This refers to a refusal to try new, unfamiliar […]
