Maree O'Dwyer – Nutritionist
Let’s face it, not everyone is a fan of the smoothie. I know that every now and then when I recommend my patients trial a smoothie for their breakfast in order to get a little extra nutrients in their day I’m met with a bit of resistance. I’ve got to tell you, I was the …
I had planned to make tacos one evening and I couldn’t find any taco shells or soft torillas to complete my meal at my local grocer. So, instead I decided to make them myself. A lot of the tortillas or flat breads you find on our supermarket shelves are jam packed with preservatives or added …
I developed this recipe to increase the protein and vegetable intake in my children’s diet. A lot of the time, its preferable to offer children vegetables as they appear in nature, not grated, not disguised as something else so that they can eat it in its true form. However, if you have kids and they’re …
Chocolate can stimulate production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that bring on feelings of pleasure. Cacao has a higher concentration of antioxidants than cocoa powder. Cacao is the raw form of cocoa and has gone through less processing, hence much of the nutrients has been upheld. This is a great treat when you’re craving …
