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Today I made some delicious Homemade Organic Spelt Bread Rolls. I seem to be able to tolerate Spelt really well with my Crohn's Disease but always find it hard to purchase fresh Spelt Rolls. Spelt flour may be ok for people who have wheat Intolerances however it is not gluten free. Spelt flour is an ancient grain dating back, some believe 8,000 years ago. It is not wheat but closely related to it. Spelt is said to help blood circulation, boosts the immune system, strengthen b

This is my all time favourite, quick and easy smoothie. It's light, and refreshing and takes no time to make. Ingredients One large grapefruit, peeled (no pith) and chopped - remove seeds as well 1 large sprig of mint (or more to taste) 1 cup of Coconut Water Put the grapefruit in the blender first, add the mint then top with the coconut water and blend until smooth. More Citrus Smoothie Recipes Here. #Smoothie #Recipes

Recently my neighbours gave me a bunch of homegrown silverbeet, so I decided to turn it into a delicious salad. This salad would probably be even better with baby spinach, however with the dressing and the other ingredients it was delicious. Per Serve 3 Stalks of silverbeet chopped with stalks removed (or half package of baby spinach) Half a mango chopped Half a cup of fresh coriander (chopped with stalks removed) Half a cup of fresh mint (chopped with stalks removed) Half a

Kirsten Wears Bondi Active for her workouts Kirsten Scott is a Bondi based Holistic Health Coach, Certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor and Functional Movement Trainer with a passion for all things wellness. She shares with my readers how she keeps fit and healthy.......... For as long as I can remember, I have always been obsessed with health, wellness and food. I'm so grateful I have could turn my passion into a career. Even though every day holds something new for me, a

This is a quick and easy healthy and yummy breakfast. As usual, my recipes are designed for the busy single person so just increase quantities as needed. 1/3 washed quinoa 2/2 cup water Boil then simmer these two together until they quinoa is transparent. Add small amounts of extra water if needed. 4-5 large strawberries sliced 1/8 cup of rose water 1 tsp of maple syrup dash of vanilla Cinnamon to sprinkle Again quickly boil and then simmer all of the ingredients except the c

Serves One (all my recipes are made for the single person, just double or two etc) 1 cooked beetroot chopped 1/3 chopped up leek 1/2 cup quinoa (rinsed) 1.5 cups of vegetable stock 1 tbs chopped parsley 1 tbs coconut oil (or oil of choice) Goats cheese to dollop Melt the coconut oil and add the leeks. Cook them gently until they are soft but don't burn them. Add the quinoa and mix together, then slowly add 1/4 of the stock. Once that is absorbed add another 3/4 of stock and r

This is really quick to make. This serving is for one. Most of my recipes serve one or two as they are made to be quick and easy for the person who lives alone.... 1/4 Small Red Cabbage thinly slided 1 small Granny Smith apple peeled and cubed 1/2 avocado diced 1 TBL chopped mint 1 TBL chopped coriander 1 TBL dry cranberries 1 TBL sunflower seeds 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp olive oil Gently mix the ingredients together and toss with the apple cider vinegar and olive oil (

Pic: Instagram 20gm Dried Porcini Mushrooms 200gm Button Mushrooms (Sliced) 1 tsp of Thyme Leaves 1 onion diced 300 gm vegetable stock (or chicken) 1 TBL light cream 1 TBL butter 1 TBL olive oil + extra if needed Himalayan Salt - to taste Pepper - taste. Melt the butter and olive oil together. Add the thyme and onion and cook until the onion is soft and brownish. Add the button mushrooms and a little more olive oil if needed and saute until they are soft. Once soft add the P

I It's a miserable day here in Sydney today, pouring with rain so I thought I'd whip up a roasted pumpkin and leek soup recipe to warm me up, and I have to say it was pretty good.... 1 Butternut pumpkin diced 500 ml chicken or vegetable stock 1 Leek, washed and sliced 1/4 bunch fresh coriander 1 tbl chopped parsley 2 sprigs thyme 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp maple syrup 2 TBL olive oil 1/2 Tsp coriander powder Place the leek and pumpkin in to a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle on the sug

A quick to make and very tasty and healthy salad or snack is Cucumber with Miso: This will serve two people I telegraph cucumber, peeled and chopped into chunks 2.5 TBL of Miso Paste 1.5 TBL of Water 2 TBL Rice Vinegar 1 TBL Honey 1 TBL Toasted Sesame Seeds. Bring to the boil all the ingredients except the sesame seeds then simmer for 1-2 minutes until the mixture starts to look sticky. Remove and cool. Add the cooled Miso mixture to the cucumber then toss in the sesame seeds

Atkins have sent me a couple of carb controlled soups to share with my readers and a few tips on keeping weight off in winter. According to Atkins, just a few simple swaps can help keep you on the right track: Don’t give up exercise because it’s cold and wet outside – swap outdoor boot camp for indoor swimming laps, join a social team to play netball or basketball, or hit the treadmill Trade hot potato chips for oven-baked pumpkin chips; make your own pizza crusts from caulif

I have a sweet tooth and when I crave a little something sweet I whip this little dish up. One Banana 1 1/2 tsp Almond Butter 1 tsp Maple Syrup (more if you want sweeter) Plain Greek Yogurt to serve. Chop the banana and place on tin foil. Spread the Almond Butter and sprinkle the maple syrup over. Make the tin foil into a little parcel and bake in oven on 200 for about 15 minutes. Yum! #Recipes #HealthySweets

This is absolutely delicious! The recipe is full of all good things including antioxidants, magnesium and nutrients. 1 ripe avocado 2 tsp organic honey 1 tsp cacao powder Strawberries. Blend the first three ingredients until a creamy consistency. Coat strawberries or other fruit in the chocolate mix or just eat the mousse itself. Don't be put off by the avocado it really is yummy. #Recipes #HealthySweets

One thing you will find with my recipes they are made to be quick and easy with little fuss. My lifestyle is so busy that the last two years I have eaten mainly out or been at some function or a restaurant review, and it did catch up with me. I'm still very busy and out most nights at some function so I have made a new rule to try and eat 'clean' as much as I can, and eat before I go out rather than feast on some of the delicious (but not healthy) treats. Here is one recipe I

Photo Instagram 1 Cup Brown Rice & Quinoa Mix 2 Cups of Water ½ tsp of Cinnamon Boil and simmer this mix until absorbed. This makes base of porridge and you can keep in fridge up to 3 days and take what you need each day. Soy Milk or Coconut Milk Maple Syrup (1 tsp) 1 Tbls or Nuts or Seeds of Choice Heat the Porridge Mix up and add either Soy or Coconut milk to make the consistency you desire. Add 1 tsp of Maple Syrup and either a tablespoon of nuts or seeds of your choice. T

I love pasta, and because I live alone I like to be able to quickly whip something up for myself without too much fuss. You will find all the recipes on this blog are for one person so you need to double quantity for more. INGREDIENTS • 6 Brown mushrooms (thinly sliced and make sure they are the dark brown mushrooms because they have a nice flavour). • 2 TBL of Olive Oil (Always buy the best olive oil even if it costs more) • 1 handful of Rocket (chopped up finely) • 1/4 tsp.

Half a pumpkin Diced (and roasted with Olive Oil) 3 TBL Gluten Free Flour 1 egg 2 TBL Pine Nuts Chopped Parsley or Chopped Dill 1 ripe Avocado 1 Lime (juiced) 1 TBL Organic Tahini Mash the pumpkin then add the flour, pinenuts and whisked egg. Fry in heated oil until cooked on both sides. Mash the avocado, add juice of one lime and 1 TBL Tahina and mix all together. #Recipes #Vegetarian #GlutenFree

Photo from Deb's Instagram Account Poached Pears in Orange & Cider 6 cloves 1 small bottle Pear or Apple Cider I large orange, juice squeezed into cup and Two twenty cent piece sizes of zest thinly sliced ½ tsp vanilla (pure vanilla extract is best) 1 tsp Allspice 2 pears: peeled, halved and cored Yogurt & any almond or sunflower seeds to serve Combine the the cloves, cider, the juice of the orange, vanilla, allspice and finely chopped orange zest (more if desired). Bring to

This is quick, easy and filling. Note I cook for one so you will need to adjust. My recipes on this blog are for the person with Crohn's Disease to make quickly without much fuss. Small Brown Button Mushrooms (I used about 8 sliced for this one) 1 TBL Pine Nuts Black Pepper 2 TBL Olive Oil Handful of fresh rocket 1 small avocado 1 TBL Tahini 1/2 juice of one lime 1/4 Small green capsicum Fresh coriander to taste Lime infused olive oil (optional) Sprinkle mushrooms with lots o