These simple Beetroot Feta Croquettes are really easy to make and a delicious, colourful appetiser, light meal or snack. Beetroot is a rich source of fibre and a unique source of betaine, a nutrient that is known to protect against inflammation. Combined with feta and encased in a crunchy crumb, it’s one of my favourite ways to enjoy it. This is one that you can get children involved ...
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Savoury Veggie Crackers
My kids are big veggie lovers, but this hasn't always been the case. I've written extensively on the topic of raising real food loving kids here - it's a topic I'm super passionate about. I also have a whole chapter in my ebook 'The Well Nourished Lunchbox' about delicious ways to include vegetables in your kids diet (as well as over 50 sensational recipes including loads of savoury cracker ...
Detox Ice Blocks
At this time of the year, I'm trying my hardest to wean myself and my kids off the sweet stuff (it's been a very indulgent festive season) whilst really re-focussing on including as many veggies in our diet as possible. My main aim for feeding my family well right now is fixed on packing as much nourishment into our diets as possible (leaving no room or desire for much else). The plan is to have ...
6 Vegetables to Hide in a Smoothie (including recipes)
No matter what I'm cooking, I'm always thinking in terms of how I can inject more nourishment, especially when feeding my kids. Because children are growing so rapidly, they have a much greater nutritional requirements, yet a smaller capacity to be nourished (smaller stomachs). So my motto when working to improve the health of kids is to make 'every mouthful count' nutritionally. One tip I ...
Coco-Beet Berry Smoothie
Most mornings, my 7yr old son (the most laid back individual in the world and not particularly partial to anything to domesticated), makes the family a smoothie. Usually, he sticks to favourite combinations like berry, spinach, banana or pineapple, spinach, lime and mint; but occasionally, with a little guidance he likes to get creative. My only stipulation with the morning smoothie is that it ...
Beetroot, Coconut and Ginger soup
I find the human palate an amazing thing - some people just eat anything that's put in front of them and others are a little more discerning (sounds so much more classy than 'fussy'). You might be surprised that I actually fit into the second category here. With age, I've certainly broadened my culinary horizons - largely due to my 'eat anything at all' husband, no matter how unusual. Also, as we ...
Hummus – much more than a dip!
This is my recipe for a deliciously healthy hummus, of course with some interesting variations and colours too. There's more to hummus than just a dip, so check out the variations below. I like my hummus to have a creamy consistency, but if you prefer it a little course, then just process it less. Health benefits The chickpeas are a high fibre, protein rich legume with a decent mineral profile ...