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Weeks of dessert-style organic breakfasts for just spare change
Here, I’ll show you how to prepare an abundance of sweet breakfasts that are organic, nutritious and affordable.
The laziest breakfast you need to eat
Breakfast should not always be complicated, especially when life is busy. You can enjoy a nourishing breakfast without sacrificing time and health. Here’s a high-protein meal you can heat in just a few minutes.
Grow your own food now.
Free yourself from dependence on stores by independently growing your own food. You can get started with mushrooms, micro-greens, or good old-fashioned vegetables.
How to make healthy popcorn
You can make popcorn that is good for you. It’s a whole grain that can support wellness. Control the amounts of oil or salt - whether you want a bit or none. Your homemade popcorn could be organic, too.
The underestimated fruity ingredient that also reduces waste
This food hack will change your summer. As the cost of groceries seems overwhelming and we become more conscious of waste, this tasty treat will have a surprisingly simple ingredient.
Healthy eating in Newcastle
This list will get you started with some healthy food when you travel to Newcastle for a holiday or enjoy the nearby treats as a local.
Healthy treats on a sunny weekend
Australia got some hot weather near the end of January. This is a wonderful time for high-protein meals and healthy sugar-free desserts to get us through these days.
Meals and snacks that are cheap as chickpeas
Particular foods are becoming increasingly expensive. Meanwhile, other groceries are comparatively affordable. I pressure cooked my chickpeas on the weekend in preparation for a variety of treats. They are just some of the nutritious ingredients I meal-prep on a regular basis. Here are some meal and snack ideas that are perfect for chickpeas.
Healthy easy treats to make with frozen fruit
Frozen fruit is useful in its own right, even if fresh produce is preferred. Store-bought options should be frozen when fresh. It also tends to be cheaper. If you have spare fresh fruit and need to use it up, rinse and freeze it. Everyone should freeze their own ripe banana to use in smoothies and homemade sugar-free ice creams. Whether you’re saving money by shopping in the freezer section, or preventing waste by freezing your excess fruit, you can create delicious treats at home with these foods.
The right foods to store at home when isolating or at any time
Are you stocking up on pantry foods in case you might need to isolate? Are you staying at home more in general and needing more food supplies now? Here are some healthy long life foods and essentials.
Vegan plant based family - what is in our kitchen
When parenting as a vegan, I lean to plant based whole foods (with a very few vegan-friendly refined exceptions). So my kitchen has lots of whole plant foods such as grains, vegetables, fruit, legumes, nuts and seeds.
Where to find organic food at the Central Coast of New South Wales
The NSW Central Coast has plenty of ways to shop for organic fruit, vegetables and pantry foods. Buy from a business or a co-op. Go straight to the farms too.
The best foods for meal prep components
Meal prep can be made as components or separate ingredients instead of complete meals. It allows for more flexible options later in the week and beyond. Also, some foods can become a simple side dish or snack.