Quinoa With Roasted Pumpkin, Zucchini and Basil Pesto

Quinoa With Roasted Pumpkin, Zucchini and Basil Pesto

What’s good about it:

Quinoa is gluten free and has a low GI of 53 +  it’s  a complete protein which means that it contains all the essential amino acids that the body needs for repair.  It’s also a good source of lysine, an amino acid important for tissue growth and repair, which makes it a perfect meal after a hard workout. Your body needs protein for repair and quality carbs to replenish glycogen and quinoa is a good source of both. 

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Green Goddess Smoothie (Low FODMAP)

Green Goddess Smoothie (Low FODMAP)

This delicious smoothie is a prebiotic powerhouse that will keep your good gut bacteria smiling!

I make this nourishing LOW FODMAP smoothie most weeks as it helps cleanse my digestive system and just makes me feel awesome!

I encourage you to enjoy this smoothie every day for one full week and let me know how you feel!

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Green Smoothies – First Step To Start Turning Your Health Around

Green Smoothies – First Step To Start Turning Your Health Around

It’s that time of year where – overwhelm, lack of time and celebrations in excess – can mean a decline in our healthy alkaline vegetable intake (greens, etc)

Instead we’re eating more acidic foods like wine, beer, chocolates, cakes and more….

Daily green smoothies or juices can turn this around by getting you more alkaline and feeling ……..more energised, less bloated, thinking clearer, brighter skin, and losing weight.

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