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Crispy fried onion and garlic bits – paleo and whole 30

Crispy fried onion and garlic bits – paleo and whole 30

Do you miss deep fried onion rings?  These crispy fried onion and garlic bits are paleo heaven.  The perfect topping to, well, pretty much any savoury dish.   And best of all, if you drain and bottle the coconut oil after frying the onions and [read more]

Turmeric and orange health shot

Turmeric and orange health shot

Full of vitamin C, antioxidants, and antiviral power, this sunny shot is a powerhouse of health benefits. It can help soothe sore throats, cure upset stomachs, or just give you an extra boost of energy. The ginger and turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory and cancer-preventing [read more]

Peach salad with candied nuts – refined sugar free

Peach salad with candied nuts – refined sugar free

In summer we love having salads for lunch.  I enjoy experimenting with different fruits and this peach salad is one of our favourites.  I prefer using nectarines but any type of peach adds a lovely sweetness to the salad.  For a crunch I’ve added raw [read more]

The best healthy chocolate mousse pots – dairy and refined sugar free

The best healthy chocolate mousse pots – dairy and refined sugar free

When you are excluding sugar and dairy from your diet you have limited options when it comes to desserts.  These chia seed chocolate mouse pots are indulgent and healthy.  The chia seeds are used to thicken the mouse and coconut milk gives it its rich [read more]

The best guacamole

The best guacamole

I’m a huge avocado fan and have avo almost every day.  My guacamole is super easy, perfectly fresh and zesty and delicious. Its perfect with my savoury scones or almond parmesan cheese crackers, a yummy topping for roast butternut slices or salmon and a great filling for [read more]

Mango, cucumber and avocado salad

Mango, cucumber and avocado salad

This salad is super easy and the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.  Perfect as a side to a summer braai (South African barbecue).  No salad dressing is necessary as the juice from the mango naturally dress the salad.  This one is a crowd pleaser [read more]

Super food chocolate energy balls – gluten, wheat, and refined sugar free

Super food chocolate energy balls – gluten, wheat, and refined sugar free

I make these super food chocolate energy balls at least once a week.  Both my daughter and hubby adore them.  They are great for an energy boost before an intense training session.  My daughter has them as a snack before hockey and netball practice and [read more]

Ginger biscuit energy balls – gluten, wheat and refined sugar free

Ginger biscuit energy balls – gluten, wheat and refined sugar free

My daughter loves ginger biscuits.  These raw ginger biscuit energy balls are gluten, dairy and refined sugar free and taste like ginger biscuit dough.  Perfect for a lunch box treat or a pre-training snack. Ginger contains gingerol, a substance with powerful medicinal properties.  Ginger has [read more]