Christmas Mocktails
Rub lemon/lime juice around glass and dip into cinnamon mixed with stevia (optional). Add diet ginger ale, cranberry juice and lemon to glass filled with ice
Cauliflower Garlic Bread
Do you ever crave garlic bread, but know it's not an ideal choice after weight loss surgery. Well here is a super low-carb and healthy alternative. A guilt free and totally delicious savoury bread.
Salmon and Cucumber Canapés
Moving into the summer and festive season it’s great to have some delicious canapé recipes up your sleeve. This option is tasty, high in protein, and avoids the traditional high carbohydrate options.
Baked Paprika Parmesan Chicken
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C
Beat 2 eggs in medium size mixing bowl and mix flour, parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a second bowl
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats
A fun twist on a Mexican favourite! Zucchini hollowed out and stuffed with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese and spring onions.This idea is the perfect way to use up leftover chicken, plus it’s perfect for low-carb and gluten-free diets – and yellow squash would also work well.
Cauliflower Grilled Cheese
Cut cauliflower into florets. Process cauliflower florets in a food processor until the texture resembles rice. Alternatively, you can grate the cauliflower.
Moroccan Pulled Lamb Salad (Copy)
Obesity can be an isolating experience. Feeling the need to hide away or unable to get out and enjoy life the way other people do.
Having weight loss surgery is a big decision. Perhaps a life-saving one too. It involves making considerable life changes and this can end up having a significant impact on friendships and family relationships. It might mean stepping away from environments that promote unhealthy choices and sometimes even needing to move in a different direction from social groups to choose healthy living that supports your weight loss goals.
Chia Pots
Chia seeds expand when soaked which makes for a great pudding-like texture with the added bonus of protein and other beneficial nutrients. Chia pots (or pudding) have become a popular breakfast treat- add your favourite protein, yoghurt, fruit- they're easy to make just how you like them!
Courgette & Feta Frittata
Delicious and easy, combine with your favourite protein toppers and fresh salad.
Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing
This salad is so fresh and vibrant and it has quickly become one of our favourites. Packed full of Thai flavours, this is a real summer BBQ winner.
Best Pulled Pork Ever
"I make one of these most weeks. The meat can be used in so many other meals and it is juicy and tender. It is very important that you buy a piece of pork shoulder with the bone in else, well I won’t be responsible." -Tara Sutherland, Nourish & Nurture
Karen's BBQ Blueberry Sauce
The first ingredient in this delicious sauce is bacon, and that should tell you everything you need to know. Serve it warm over barbequed meat like chicken or with pulled pork. It is also a little decadent over cheesy eggs.
Smoked Salmon and Raw Broccoli Salad
To prepare the dressing, add all the ingredients in a blender, season with salt and pepper and then blend.
In a food processor, add the broccoli, capsicum and herbs. Pulse until a rice-like consistency is achieved.
Thai Cauliflower Rice
Enjoyed immensely at our recent workshop, this cauli-rice is versatile and easy to amend to your favourite flavours and proteins.
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Filos
Chop the onion and leek and shallow fry them in some oil along with the garlic, then add the diced chicken until it is browned and cooked through.
Chicken and Zucchini Bites
Immensely enjoyed at our latest workshop, serve hot or cold, on their own or with delicious dips.
Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
Enjoy as a side with your protein of choice, or add roast/smoked chicken or lean diced bacon before baking, to make a complete meal. Serve with greens.
The Truth about Self-Care
It’s a thought and a common one at that.
Am I being selfish?
Taking time for ourselves can lead to concerns that self-care may be considered selfish, or is something we ‘should’ do when we get everything else done.
Breathe to Relax
One of the commonest causes of non-hungry eating is stress.
In the honeymoon period post surgery, this doesn’t seem to be a major problem. But as real life starts to click in, old habits can resurface, and stress related eating is one of them.
Ever get invited to a get-together and need a quick easy starter? These are bariatric-friendly, simple to prepare, and look adorable. No wonder we want to make them :)