As you may have seen back on the 03 August, Core were sponsors for the What’s with Wheat? documentary for Southern Sydney. So on a cold, wet, winter’s night along with about 70 other people from the Shire and surrounds we were enlightened on what has and is happening to our wheat. I thought it […]
Nutrigenomics
Nutritional genomics, or nutrigenomics, is the study of how foods affect our genes and how individual genetic differences can affect the way we respond to nutrients (and other naturally occurring compounds) in the foods we eat. Nutrigenomics has received much attention recently because of its potential for preventing, mitigating, or treating chronic disease, and certain […]
Three ways to improve your health long term
Become proactive with your health: Seek information regarding health from a qualified holistic practitioner, to help prevent ill health and support individual health long term. Take charge of your own body and learn from it. Even when you may feel well, it’s important to also track your health and monitor changes over time. This way […]
Zucchini Spaghetti
A yummy gluten and grain free pasta substitute. Zucchini is a popular choice for ‘spaghetti’, but other vegetables to try include: carrot, leek, sweet potato, pumpkin, daikon radish – any firm vegetable really. And you don’t need a spiriliser either (though it does make the veggies look more like the traditional pasta spaghetti) – the […]
Cauliflower Rice/Couscous
Cauliflower rice has become mainstream with the help of the paleo world and people becoming more aware of their health (more veggies/less grains). So the need to drown chunks of cauliflower with cheese sauce is becoming a thing of the past! The following explains how to cook cauliflower rice/couscous. Bon Appétit! Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, […]
Sweet Potato and Quinoa Fritters
Sweet potato is an excellent carbohydrate source – rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and packed with fibre and manganese, which assist in the carbohydrate metabolism. This helps with healthy blood sugar levels, satiety, hormonal control and exercise recovery. Quinoa is also a powerhouse food too – gluten free, grain free, high protein and packed full of nutrients […]
Paleo Ginger Biscuits
This recipe uses rice flour with a mixture of arrowroot and ground almonds to make these wonderfully moreish cookies. The butter is optional – if you don’t do dairy, you can replace it with coconut oil. Ingredients: 50g butter 55g arrowroot 55g ground almonds 2 tbsp molasses 1 tbsp raw honey ½ teaspoon baking soda […]
Healthy Christmas Treats for the Kids (& Adults too!)
Christmas is a special time of the year, but it doesn’t have to be a time to deprive yourself of all the yummy treats! These are our favorite healthy treats to make at home. Why not get the kids involved for some fun holiday activities. Watermelon Christmas Tree’s Use Christmas cookie-cutter’s and get creative! […]
Quinoa, Pistachio & Feta – Stuffed Eggplant
Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 eggplant’s, halved 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 1¼ cups water 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small lemon, zested and juiced ½ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained ¼ cup chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped chives ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese ⅓ cup roasted and salted pistachios, coarsely […]
Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Yoghurt Dressing
Ingredients Yogurt Sauce ½ cup sour cream ⅔ cup plain Greek Yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, crushed 1½ tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon sumac ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Meatballs (makes approx. 20) 500g turkey mince 1 egg 1 large zucchini, grated 6 spring onions, finely sliced […]