by yoga admin | Oct 1, 2020 | Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian
This peanut butter and chocolate (PB&C) banana bread combines the classic peanut butter and banana combo (PB&B) with some decadent marbled chocolate. I’m not usually a big fan of banana bread, but give me bananas with peanut butter… now,...
by yoga admin | Sep 20, 2020 | Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Recipes, Vegetarian
This pesto sauce is so good and versatile that it deserves its own post. A great way to sneak in some extra vegetables and healthy foods, you can use it as a pasta sauce, salad dressing or even sandwich/burger sauce! Ingredients: 4 cups spinach leaves1/2 cup cashew...
by yoga admin | Aug 6, 2020 | Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Recipes, Vegetarian
My first attempt at making pesto last year was a miserable fail. This second time around, however, was a huge success and even sibling approved! Mixed with some spaghetti or pasta of your choice, it’s the perfect cozy meal for a night in. Ingredients: Spinach...
by yoga admin | Aug 3, 2020 | Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian
Savoury muffins are a great on-the-go breakfast or snack option, as well as an excellent way to sneak in some veggies! Make up a larger batch and store in the fridge or freezer, then simply reheat and go! Ingredients: 1 cup self raising flour2 eggs1 large carrot,...
by yoga admin | Aug 3, 2020 | Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian
There was a time when I strongly disliked scones. The dryness, the lack of taste… But then I was introduced to fruit scones and the combination of scones with jam. Whilst traditional scone lovers may find this controversial, fruit scones were a game changer for...
by yoga admin | Aug 3, 2020 | Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian
When you’re tasked with making a last minute salad but have limited fresh ingredients at home, what can you do? Improvise with some pantry staples! A common myth is that canned or frozen fruit and vegetables are not as nutritious as fresh, but this is not true!...
by yoga admin | Jun 15, 2020 | Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Recipes, Vegetarian
You may have heard of the Meat-Free Monday movement by now – an initiative to encourage everyone to eat less meat and eat more plant-based meals throughout the week. There are many benefits to a plant-rich diet, including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease...
by yoga admin | Apr 30, 2020 | Nutrition, Nutrition Blog, Nutrition Topics
LET’S GET FISHY! A little Q&A with some frequently asked questions about how to include more fish/fish oils into your diet. SHOULD I TAKE FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS? A: To put it simply – if you’re eating enough fish throughout the week, then no. There are so...
by yoga admin | Apr 25, 2020 | Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian
Whoever says that salads are boring simply isn’t doing it right… (Confession: I used to be one of those people!) This salad ticks all the boxes with crunchy textures, satiating grains and high fibre seeds! Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, chopped4 cloves garlic,...
by yoga admin | Apr 17, 2020 | Dessert, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian
I have a history of making terrible baked goods, especially when I try to make recipes healthier or put a ‘creative spin’ on them… Apparently dietitians have a higher tolerance of mediocre-tasting but ‘healthy’ food, which is why I always...
