If you’re always looking to fill up and fuel on ingredients that promote your health today and your future longevity then it’s worth being in the know on resistant starch. What is resistant starch? Essentially it’s a type of fermentable fibre that fuels the healthy bacteria in our gut. Also known as a prebiotic. You … Continue reading
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Home-made ice cream (sugar free & machine free)
As a die hard ice cream fan I thought I’d never be able to replicate store bought ice cream at home without two things – refined sugar and an ice cream machine. But, after months of experimenting, I’ve done just that. The recipe you see here is made by hand and packed with nutritious ingredients. … Continue reading
Gluten free Banana Veggie muffins
Every day my fellow foodies inspire me with healthy versions of traditional sweet treats. I often find myself printing their recipes and adding them to my bursting at the seams recipe folder. But, despite only working part time, I find there are never enough hours in the day to get around to trying out all … Continue reading
Banana bread – gluten free & dessert worthy!
A couple of months ago I posted my first bread recipe. It came from the book ‘Going Paleo’ from Pete Evans. His Paleo bread, with almonds and eggs as the base, is packed with protein and healthy fats. Since then making a loaf of delicious grain free bread has been a weekly ritual – it’s become a … Continue reading
Coconut milk ice cream (dairy free & paleo)
When it comes to dessert my soft spot is ice cream. So much so that I have little, if any, restraint when it comes to portion size. And there’s no question about it – my last meal would almost certainly be a big tub of ice cream. In recent years, in my quest to avoid added … Continue reading
A recipe for healthy banana & oat cookies
Since starting my Feast Wisely blog, I’ve spent hours, days, weeks writing about (and eating) food. I’ve also invested lots of time into reading posts from fellow food bloggers. Engaging with other bloggers is a great way to learn what you can do differently or better. And as a food blogger who follows others you’ll … Continue reading