Susie Burrell’s Easy Guide To Going Vegan Eating Plant-Based Food

What are the major health benefits of nuts and plant-based diets? Generally speaking, on a nut or plant-based diet calorie and fat intake is lower, while fibre, fruit and vegetable intake is higher. However, you can overdo it on the fried potato and processed foods when on a plant-based diet, so make sure to do…

BySusie Burrell18/12/20190Comments

Food & Drink Health Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Nutritionist Mandy Sacher Shares Her Black Bean Tortillas Recipe

Mandy Sacher, paediatric nutritionist and founder of Wholesome Child, has shared with us a healthy, gluten and nut-free recipe for the whole family to enjoy! "When I make these I separate the ingredients so each family member can make up their own tortillas," said Mandy Sacher. "It’s a really unique, tasty combination of ingredients, which all come…

ByThe Carousel04/10/20180Comments

Baking Entertaining & Wine Quick & Easy

Vegan Chocolate Pikelets with Chocolate Topping

Easy to make and incredibly delicious and impressive. Serves 2 Prep Time 5 minutes Cooking Time 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 cup soy milk 1/4 cup water 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tablespoon corn flour 1 tablespoon sugar dash vanilla 2 tablespoons cocoa Topping Ingredients 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup Strawberries, to serve METHOD 1. Make the topping: Melt the cocoa, coconut oil and…

ByThe Carousel06/05/20180Comments

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Vegan And Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Are On The Rise. Here’s Why

Winter has approached and we may associate the season with wearing over-sized jumpers, eating lots of yummy soup until our bellies are full, and wearing stylish boots. However winter can also have its drawbacks and that includes taking a toll on our skin and reflecting on which makeup products best suit us for this chilly…

ByElizabeth Charters08/06/20170Comments

Baking

Mini Vegan Chocolate Macadamia Cheesecakes

Makes 12 INGREDIENTS Macadamia chocolate crust 1 cup unsalted macadamias 4 medjool dates 1/2 cup cocoa powder pinch sea salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling 1 cup macadamias, soaked in water for 2-4 hours, strained, finely blended 1/4 cup coconut oil liquid 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1/2 ripened avocado, mashed 1/2 cup macadamias, extra, roasted, finely chopped fresh raspberries…

ByThe Carousel01/11/20160Comments

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Raw Food Recipe: Vegetable Patties

Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS 2 cups almonds ½ cup sunflower seeds 2 carrots, roughly chopped 1 zucchini, roughly chopped ½ cup dulse flakes ½ cup parsley 2 tbs coconut oil 2 tbs olive oil 1 tbs cumin powder 1 tbs turmeric 1 tsp pink salt Tahini dressing sauce INGREDIENTS ¼ cup lemon juice 1 ½ cups olive oil ⅓ cup tahini 1 tbs coconut nectar 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 tsp pink salt Freshly ground pepper,…

ByThe Carousel20/06/20160Comments

Fitness Healthy Nutrition Wellness & Health

The Slow Guide To Going Vegan

Jennifer Lopez reckons she’s got loads more energy since opting for a plant-based diet. Glee’s Lea Michele, Jared Leto and Olivia Wilde are also converts. Here, popular vegan Instagrammer Jennifer Benisz from Adelaide provides her tips on taking the sloooow ride to ‘Vegan Town’. Jen, how did you ‘slowly’ embrace the vegan lifestyle? Ever slipped up? I…

ByThe Carousel13/06/20160Comments

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy

Vegan Alfredo Pasta

This pasta is delicious, creamy and comforting. Not only is it vegan but it is also so easy to make and even tastes better the next day! Serve with a salad with a nice citrus dressing. Serves 4 - 6 Prep Time 15 minutes Cooking Time 15 minutes INGREDIENTS 500g pasta of choice 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion, diced 2 cups sliced…

ByThe Carousel05/01/20160Comments