Paleo Hacks

CALCIUM HACKS

This dude Calcium, well he's quite a big deal. You not only need this guy around for good bone health, he also gets involved in hormone secretion, muscle contraction, optimising nerve signalling, regulating blood pressure and helps prevent insulin resistance. The...

UP YOUR SMOOTHIE GAME WITH THESE EASY ADDITIONS

NUZEST PROTEIN POWDER - this is my paleo/vegan protein of choice. It tastes delicious and is full of the good stuff. And talk about epic flavours! I'm a bit partial to the Vanilla Matcha or Smooth Vanilla in a green smoothie, Real Chocolate, Real Coffee or Coffee...

SPIRALISER HACKS

So a couple of weeks ago I wrote about the love I have for my SPIRALISER and how it can get you trying different veggies. Some of you were like, "umm, what the hell is Daikon?" So here's a little list of things to try and what they're good for... ZUCCHINI - this is an...

WHY AVOCADO OIL SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR…

Avocado toast is apparently the blame for millennials not being able to afford to buy their first house. They may be homeless, but on the upside they’ll be super healthy because avocado is one of the worlds super foods. And so is avocado oil. He’s one of the good guys...
SWITCH THINGS UP WITH SWITCHEL

SWITCH THINGS UP WITH SWITCHEL

One of my favourite drinks back in Oz (besides wine) was switchel. It’s like a healthy Gatorade/electrolyte drink made with natural ingredients and perfect for this hot weather here in Dubai. With a base of apple cider vinegar (the raw, fermented variety containing...

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BAKE IT BABY!

BAKE IT BABY!

Baking is a bit of an art at the best of times, but Paleo baking is a bit of different animal. You're baking without gluten, sometimes with more fats, and definitely with flours that don't act like conventional wheat flour. Here's a little guideline that I've put...

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Paleo Hacks: How to up your burger game

Paleo Hacks: How to up your burger game

Everyone loves a good burger right? They’re a simple, cheap and kid-friendly meal. They’re also a good way to delegate part of the meal prep process and keep all those cooking smells outdoors. Smart. Now, my burgers are a more deconstructed affair seeing as I go sans bun, but here’s some tips on making a […]

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Paleo Hacks: Which Potato for What?

Paleo Hacks: Which Potato for What?

So last week I told you why white potatoes should be on the menu, Whether baked, roasted, boiled or mashed, but not all potatoes are built the same, and different spuds do different jobs. White potatoes generally fall into 2 categories, WAXY or FLOURY. In general, waxy potatoes tend to be smaller in size and […]

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Paleo Hacks: Potatoes Are A-OK

Paleo Hacks: Potatoes Are A-OK

Some super strict Paleo eaters seem to think white potatoes shouldn’t be part of the Paleo diet (with some pretty weak arguments I’ll be honest), but I’m here to tell you I’m a fan. Potatoes are delicious and have a pretty decent resume So Mr Potato, you have the job. Here’s why: White potatoes are […]

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Paleo Hacks: Our Bread’s the Best!

Paleo Hacks: Our Bread’s the Best!

  By now I’m hoping you guys have all tried our PALEO MULTI-SEED BREAD MIX. It’s a pantry must-have for when that bread craving hits. It’s packed with nuts and seeds and super filling. All you need to add is the wet ingredients, simple!– no Bread-Maker required! Just a run-of-the-mill loaf tin. I’ve also seen […]

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Paleo Hacks: Don’t Panic if these aren’t organic

Paleo Hacks: Don’t Panic if these aren’t organic

That little label stating “organic” seems to be on a lot of products these days, healthy or not. I swear the other day I spotted “organic” Oreo’s and “organic” Mac n Cheese. Yep, Mac n Cheese that’s in a cardboard box. That’s kept on a shelf. What the actual….? People listen up…junk food that’s organic […]

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Paleo Hacks: The best way to cook chicken

Paleo Hacks: The best way to cook chicken

Ahhh Chicken. The universally loved protein. However, for the white meat we love to eat, there’s a few common mistakes that’s made in the prep. Sort these out and let your chook off the hook RINSING – washing, rinsing or soaking the chicken before cooking does not kill any bacteria. If anything, you’re upping your […]

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Paleo Hacks: Get your Green Pan ON

Paleo Hacks: Get your Green Pan ON

  So I needed to buy a couple of new saucepans the other day and I decided to try out a couple from The Original GreenPan company. I’m not disappointed. The GreenPan’s are non-stick, but are coated in safe ceramic and not Teflon. WHY TEFLON IS BAD FOR YOU – we all grew up with […]

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Paleo Hacks: WE LOVE COCONUT AMINOS

Paleo Hacks: WE LOVE COCONUT AMINOS

  If you have made some of my recipes or tried my Meal Plan, you’ll see coconut aminos listed in the ingredients quite often. If you’re not quite sure what it is, here’s the tea… WHAT IS IT? – it’s a dark coloured sauce that is made from the fermented salmon of the coconut palm. […]

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