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  • BROCCOLI APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH TZATIKI DRESSING made this one
    23 hours ago by brownpapernutrition BROCCOLI APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH TZATIKI DRESSING... made this one a week or so ago and it was so delicious. So many sources of fibre, flavour and fab healthy fats to satiate your appetite. I had it as is and then next day with soft boiled eggs and some sourdough toasted with evoo - delicious! Popping this recipe below as trying to update the blog with a 5 week old bebe proving just a touch tricky! Loves- Jacq xo Broccoli tzatiki salad Tzatiki dressing : 3/4 cup Greek or coconut yog 1/2 clove garlic, crushed 1 Lebanese cucumber, diced 2
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    3 days ago by brownpapernutrition BEAUTIFUL MESS AKA ROCKY ROAD WITH EDGE... I've made the healthy variation of rocky road like this for a while but have generally used a grass fed gelatin from IQS, now that I'm using up what's in the pantry and trying to find all plant based solutions it's agar agar on the cards and I'm battling!!!! Our first crack at the agar jelly ended up like crunchy orange jelly and was frankly rank. ANY TIPS GREATLY APPRECIATED PLEASE????? Meantime you can grab a rocky road recipe lurrrrrrved by my fam on the link in bio. Jacq xo
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    6 days ago by brownpapernutrition Tell me your 5 pantry items you cannot live without? Mine are legumes, cashews, extra virgin olive oil, oats and spices (yes I cheated and grouped things ) Found out the other day our pantry used to be a doorway which explains a lot to me now... not complaining it’s made it a substantially large one!  #pantryorganization   #cookingathome 
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    6 days ago by brownpapernutrition You don’t need extra time on your hands to create epic brekkies, you just need qual ingredients and some of your own personal touch. This overnight oats sesh I soaked the oats in coconut kefir  @remedydrinks  and then topped with coyo and fruits the next morn. Deeeeeelicious and satisfied without a wink of a hunger pang until lunch, not to mention upping the gut lovin fermented food ante with the kefir. Going to post lots more pantry love recipes in days coming friends - this one I’ve written and popped on  @remedydrinks  blog  #remedynutritionist  by gorgeous  @sallyoneilstylist  with my fave
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    5 days ago by brownpapernutrition Nutty juicy flavour bomb PUMPKIN PEARL COUS COUS SALAD for the picnic I won’t be having on the weekend but will be having delicious leftovers with  #silverlining  ☁️????? I will write the ingredients below as it was kinda free throw tbh but quick question first - DO YOU COUS COUS? Or is it just us living the 90’s dream that still do? I personally think the pearl/ Israeli one is a bloody delight! Here are the ingredients for you: roasted pumpkin in some cinnamon and cumin (do heaps have some did this and then make a soup!), pearl cous cous,
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February 27, 2019 In Nutrition

Batch cooking ideas and my simple red lentil dhal recipe

It’s coming into the cooler months of the year in my home town which means a few more warming dinners and dhal is one of my favourites. I tend to make up a batch of this when I can, we eat some, and I freeze the rest in portions which makes life THAT MUCH EASIER...
March 21, 2016

CARROT AND KALE DHAL

This is delicious when fresh but after day one it will be best kept in the fridge up to 1 week or sliced and stored in the freezer up to 3 weeks. Toasting the loaf brings out the flavours.
November 9, 2015

SWEET POTATO AND KALE DHAL

This is delicious when fresh but after day one it will be best kept in the fridge up to 1 week or sliced and stored in the freezer up to 3 weeks. Toasting the loaf brings out the flavours.
February 3, 2019 In Featured, Food

Vegan mushroom pineapple stir fry

Juicy sweet but savoury and a little bit spicy – Mushroom Pineapple Stir Fry – inspired by our travels to Sri Lanka (and more of these recipes coming too…). On one evening we had the pleasure of doing a Ayurvedic/vegan cooking class in a 185 year old kitchen with Chef Shan in Weligama. Thanks to...
January 21, 2019 In Food

Spicy bean, corn and coconut salad with turmeric spiced nuts

You might be noticing I’m including different types of beans / legumes in my recipes more frequently in the past 6 months or maybe a little longer. A few reasons for this… + they’re pumped with high quality nutrients – with protein and fibre topping the list + they’re an economical source of protein to...
January 20, 2018 In Nutrition

HOW TO SWAP MEAT FOR VEGGIES

Whether you’re a vegetarian or an avid meat eater, to be honest we can all do more eating of plants. However, it can be tricky if you’re not quite sure where to start right? Here are a few ideas for making your old favourites (burgers, lasagne, stews, eggs and bacon) without sacrificing flavour and certainly...
August 7, 2017 In Nutrition

HOW TO WIN AT MEAL PREP

One of the first comments / excuses I hear from people when it comes to getting organised about their nutrition is that they don’t have time. Most of us are time poor at some stage, so whilst I totally understand the busy-ness that is life, I still truly believe that allocating a small amount of...
February 20, 2017 In Nutrition

AYURVEDA FOOD AS MEDICINE

WORDS AND RECIPE : Jody Vassallo www.beautifulfood.com.au  I consider dhal to be a medicine, it stimulates the digestive fire and really cools the body. It is very soothing for the digestive system as recommended for people with IBS or diverticulitis. I like to serve my dhal with basmati rice as they do in India. Moong...
February 20, 2017 In Lifestyle

RETREAT WITH RISING COLLECTIVE

Taking time out is important…And Rising Collective know how to deliver time out, inspiration, education and of course nourishing food all at once. Rising Collective is a unique wellness retreat company founded by Jody Vassallo and Rachel Fearnely that is designed to give guests the ultimate transformative 5 star holiday experience. Gentle growth, change and experiential...
January 20, 2017 In Featured, Health

PANTRY MUST HAVES TO KEEP YOU IN GOOD HEALTH

No denying there are a fair few ingredients constituting the pantry of a nutritionist, and whilst not all items are absolute necessity (the diversity of ingredients definitely comes with curiosity in food creations) there are some which will help keep your health in check as you move into the year ahead. When you fuel your pantry, fridge,...