by kathleenmurphy | Mar 29, 2012 | Recipe
Here is an excellent make-at-home treat that is a cinch to whip up and handy to have in the fridge for afternoon tea. It’s fairly high in sugar – thanks to the dates, honey and fruit – which is why you make little balls and eat just one or two at a...
by kathleenmurphy | Feb 3, 2012 | Recipe
This delicious treat is my (current) favourite summertime breakfast. It is light and easy to digest, but substantial enough to keep me feeling full through the early part of my day. Chia seeds are a good source of fibre, plant protein and beneficial fats. When they...
by kathleenmurphy | Sep 2, 2011 | Nutrition
If you don’t eat meat, what are some of the best sources of plant protein? Soy products e.g. tofu, tempeh, edamame, TVP (textured vegetable protein), soy milk. TVP and tofu are extremely versatile – eat them alone or incorporate into ‘mock meat’ dishes...
by kathleenmurphy | Sep 1, 2011 | Nutrition
Where’s the protein? This is one of the first question people ask when considering vegetarian or veganism. However, contrary to popular belief, these diets don’t have to involve complex recipes and food combinations to stay balanced. Vegans and vegetarians...
