Recipes

Raw Lemon & Raspberry Cheesecake

Raw Lemon & Raspberry Cheesecake

When it comes to presenting a dessert for my "non-foodie" friends, my 'Raw Lemon & Raspberry Cheesecake' is the one I turn to (with my raw bounty cake a close second) & it wins them over...

Roast Pumpkin & Beetroot Salad

Roast Pumpkin & Beetroot Salad

Whenever I'm asked to bring a dish to a special event, this 'Roast Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad' is the one I whip up; not only do the rich colours of this dish draw everyone's attention, it's...

How to Cook Beetroot

How to Cook Beetroot

"How do you cook beetroot?" I get asked this question a lot. So many of us have tried the old 'at home' beetroot trick and failed miserably; but what if I told you that there were 3 simple and...

Basil & Cashew Pesto

Basil & Cashew Pesto

Making your own pesto is not only incredible easy, but rich in phytonutrients (and so much more!). This Basil & Cashew Pesto is not only rich in flavour, it pairs perfectly with almost any dish....

Sour Citrus Gummies

Sour Citrus Gummies

Yesterday I wrote a post discussing the health benefits of gelatin (you can read all about this here). Today, I share one of my favourite gelatin recipes - Citrus Gummies! These delicious...

Chicken & Corn Soup

Chicken & Corn Soup

My grandmother used to make chicken & corn soup for us each winter. It was one of my favourite dishes and something I crave as soon as the cooler months roll around. For the past few...

Strawberry Chia Jam

Strawberry Chia Jam

I purchased a huge box of strawberries from the markets last weekend for $15 (I know, what a bargain!). I came home with every intention of freezing them for smoothies and desserts before I realised...

Roast Pumpkin & Cashew Dip

Roast Pumpkin & Cashew Dip

Pumpkins are well and truly in season and rich in flavour throughout the winter months. As a result, we've been mixing up our traditional breakfast, lunch and platters with one of my favourite...

Gluten Free Sausage Rolls

Gluten Free Sausage Rolls

I love home-made sausage rolls. I remember making them as children, it was always in the cooler months and we'd enjoy eating them with the rain pouring outside. As the weather started to cool down,...

Gluten Free Gingerbread Biscuits

Gluten Free Gingerbread Biscuits

I've tried so many different variations of gluten free gingerbread biscuits and got incredibly frustrated when they turned out either crumbly or flavourless; oh and don't even get me started on...

Watermelon, Rockmelon & Honeydew Granita

Watermelon, Rockmelon & Honeydew Granita

I had my first granita when I was in Europe on a hot summer's day, it was lemon flavoured and tasted AH-MAZING (as does everything in Europe). From that moment, I knew I was hooked, but realised...

Taste Like “Snickers” Balls

Taste Like “Snickers” Balls

Not so long ago I asked my sister to recipe test these 'Taste like 'Snickers' Balls for me. She accepted the challenge and I didn't expect to hear from her for a few days. At 9.45pm that very same...

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Meet Alyse

I’m a qualified Nutritionist who believes an evidence-based approach to modern nutrition is severely under-rated. Patients are so often left in the dark when it comes to health-care and as a firm believer in the old saying “knowledge is power”, my ultimate goal is to provide my readers, students and patients with clear and actionable advice that ultimately helps you reach your full potential.

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