Paleo Hacks

LABEL LOWDOWN

The labels on food can be confusing, misleading and sometimes fudge the truth. I got asked the other day what the diff was between LACTOSE-FREE & DAIRY-FREE, so if this ones tripped you up before, here’s the dealio... LACTOSE-FREE - these are usually still made...

USING HONEY IN YOUR HEALTHY BAKING

So there’s a bit of an art/science to baking at the best of times, but paleo baking steps it up a notch by using ingredients that don't act entirely the same way as your standard sugars and flours. You know, unpredictable, like me after a few vinos. One of my...

A CHRISTMAS TIPPLE…

Missing the cold weather? Sad you couldn’t go to the Christmas markets? Then cheer yourself up by making a batch of Paleo/vegan eggnog. What you need:  1 1/2 cups cashews soaked overnight 1 can coconut milk 2 cups water 3 medjool dates 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2...

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...
BLOAT YOUR GOAT?

BLOAT YOUR GOAT?

So even though we’ve learnt we’re not really built for it, we continue to consume cow boob juice in our diet. Apparently up to 70% of the world population show signs of lactose intolerance, so instead of 7 out of 10 of you continuously crop dusting with your milk...

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THE FLEXIBLE PALEO DIET

THE FLEXIBLE PALEO DIET

Now I’ve got a confession to make. I’m not strictly 100% Paleo 100% of the time. Oh my gosh! The shock! The horror! I’m more of an 80-20 kinda girl. Maybe even 90-10. But I never want to be that person who no one wants to invite over or go out for dinner with because...

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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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