Food + Nutrition
Food, gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, keto, paleo.
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Lipedema, perimenopause and diet
Lipedema (Lipoedema) is a connective tissue disorder, that comes on in puberty, and during hormone change such as pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause. It causes painful fat growth deposits – often in the legs and sometimes in the arms and other parts of the body too. Learning that I had this painful condition has literally changed…
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A change in mindset- How I learned to love my body
Disclaimer: I’m not a health professional, this is simply my story and what’s working for me on my health journey. Talk to your health provider about diet or treatment options. ❤️ Someone asked me today if I was doing Keto… and my answer was… wellll… nooooo…. See, I’m not doing Keto, nor Paleo, nor any…
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15 Delectable Allergy Friendly – Gluten free, Vegan and Dairy free Christmas Cookies
We’ve got a family of varying dietary requirements, allergies and intolerances. Three kids who are dairy free, myself who is dairy free and gluten free… kids friends who are vegan and my husband who shouldn’t eat dairy, but does! … Dairy doesn’t sit well with us and gluten tends to cause all sorts of inflammatory…
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Guest Post: Conquering Disease – My personal journey back to health
I was just 21 when I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. A crippling bowel disease I had acquired through an intrinsically linked set of epidemiological circumstances that occurred throughout my life as a child. That, I would come to learn later. I remember how sick I was, pumped with steroids and a slew of anti-inflammatories…
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Youvetsi Lamb & Orzo Stew
My gorgeous and talented friend Kristie Macaulay is a pro foodie… she’s owned and managed many, many great food establishments right here in NZ. Her Youvetsi Lamb & Orzo Stew caught my eye! She got the recipe from her friends mum who spends her Summers on the island of Skiathos! So, here it is! Just for you 💛.…
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Baked turmeric, tomato & chicken risotto
So, this lockdown has us taking our time. Cooking, spending time doing the small and methodical tasks that I have taken for granted for far, far too long. I’m walking my talk and taking each moment as it comes. Enjoying the normal, enjoying the feeling of taking my time. But more than anything, I’m constantly…
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Vegan potato gratin
My son is dairy allergic, so apart from me being DF due to health issues, we don’t cook with dairy at home for him as well. My husband is working from home right now with New Zealand in lockdown. He’s been a busy boy! Not only is he doing his public servant job from MY…
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Dairy free, gluten free banana bread
Been baking a lot more during the lockdown. Its calming and soothing and takes time. I’m enjoying the peace and brainspace of slowing down. This wee gem is a fave – gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free. You can either add choc chips to the top (which makes it non dairy or RS…
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Vegan (protein powder) blueberry pancakes
The fabulous Sandy Rasmussen popped this delectable vegan pancake recipe into my inbox and I had to share… perfect for a Sunday brunch to share with the fam! 💛 These Protein Pancakes have none of the high GI foods in them and they’re delicious. Sandy sweetens them up with a little real maple syrup or…
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Nutrition, autoimmune disease and perimenopause
My name is Sandy Rasmussen and 2020 marks my 50th year. I have 3 children aged between 9 and 14 and I am also a practising qualified Personal Trainer, and I have a passion for nutrition and I love to share what’s worked for me. Over the last ten years my life took quite a…
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