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Cauli rice is a fabulous way to add more micronutrients like vit C, anti-oxidants like quercetin, fiber and plant diversity to your meals. If you think it’s a bit uninspiring, make this version. The fennel, cumin and coriander add flavor and a digestion boosting. I hope you love it! RECIPEIngredients 3(-ish) cups of diced cauliflowerRead more

—> for when you’re craving Indian food but too lazy to turn on the stove. I like to eat some sort of cruciferous veg daily as this class of plants contains potent phytonutrients with anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, and disease fighting effects. The compound sulforaphane in particular has garnered much scientific scrutiny as it can preventRead more

If I had to change my name to a food that I’ve been eating a lot of lately, I might have to call myself Spicy Beans 😉 But seriously, since embarking on the 95% plant-based challenge this year, I find myself going back to the good ol’ humble legume everytime I’m looking for something satiatingRead more

Processed with VSCO with s3 preset This post is sponsored by Pukka Herbs US but all opinions are my own. WHEN TO SUPPLEMENTOne of the most common questions I get asked when I teach a class on spices and health is whether spices in culinary amounts are sufficient for health benefits or whether supplements canRead more

This blog post has been written in partnership with Happy Family Organics but all opinions are my own. One of the most rewarding moments for any parent is to watch their child enthusiastically enjoy a tasty, well-balanced meal. It can be incredibly disheartening, however, when a child refuses to eat, especially if this behavior continuesRead more

I’ve been MIA from blogging for a while. The birth of my daughter in January followed by an across-the-world relocation left me with a ton to be grateful for, and also a sense of complete overwhelm. As I continue to discover my new ‘normal’, I realise how challenging it can be to get dinner on theRead more

The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it an insatiable appetite for good food, friends and special moments with family. To soften the sugar blow without compromising on deliciousness, here is a delectable, super simple to prepare, healthy cashew fudge sure to please the pickiest of palates. Loaded with festive cranberries, chocolate chips, honey,Read more

A common misconception is that enjoying the health benefits of spices means eating curry. The truth is that, as much as I love a good curry, these traditional recipes are not the only vehicles for spice. Simple dishes that we all enjoy on a regular basis can be ideal canvases for spices. Some out-of-the-box thinkingRead more