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Inspiring Everday Vitality

Moroccan Carrot Salad recipe Dec 18, 2022
What a delicious, nutritious and colourful salad to take to a BBQ. It's one of my 'go too's' this summer. You could add beetroot to include a carb, and remove the sugar and currants if on the gut health protocol. Enjoy xx
 
Serves 4 servings

Cooking time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 ...
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Socca (Farinata) recipe Dec 11, 2022
A simple but yet delicious Socca (Farinata) recipe. Perfect for entertaining when you want a gluten free alternative to serve with dinner or an anti pasta platter.
 
Serves 4-5 appetizer servings

Cooking time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly...
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Meaghan's Red Lentil, Turmeric and Lemon Soup recipe Nov 18, 2022

This is such refreshing and delicious soup that's perfect for any time of year. The combination of ginger, turmeric, ginger and lemon pack a powerful taste sensation.

If you're feeling unwell, or just need a pick me up the spices will give your immune system and energy a boost. While the...

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Meaghan's Raw Cacao and Almond Fudge recipe Nov 13, 2022

I’d love to introduce you to my favourite treat. My Raw Cacao and Almond Fudge. It really should have superfood in the name as its full of protein, good fats, antioxidants and minerals. You only need a little as it’s rich and bitter with just a hint of maple syrup and vanilla to...

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How to get a better nightā€™s sleep Nov 10, 2022

A good night's sleep seems to be one of the main health challenges of nearly all my coaching clients. They crave to sleep better and to wake up feeling refreshed, ready to get on with their day. Does that sound like you? If so, I've got some great strategies for you.

When we sleep, our body...

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Meaghan's Red Thai Chicken Curry recipe Nov 06, 2022

 Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 600 grams chicken breasts or thighs (boneless and skinless and cut into bite size pieces)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root (peeled and finely grated)
  • 400 ml can coconut cream
  • 2 to 3 tablespoon Thai red curry paste (Mai Ploy is...
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Cauliflower Rice recipe Oct 30, 2022

 Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry cauliflower, then remove all the greens leaves.
  2. Cut into medium pieces and use the grater attachment on a food processor or speed 5 for 3 seconds then pulse till you are happy with rice...
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Parsnip and Cauliflower Mash Oct 23, 2022

 Ingredients

  • 5 medium parsnips, peeled & chopped into 2 cm pieces
  • 1 medium cauliflower, broken into pieces, it’s ok to include the core
  • 5 cloves whole Roasted Garlic with skin on
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (more for drizzling)
  • ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1...
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Spring Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks recipe Oct 15, 2022

 Ingredients

  • 4 lamb shanks

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • Herbamare salt, to taste

  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

  • 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled

  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary

  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock

  • 1 lemon cut in half

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven...
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Chicken Stock Paste Oct 09, 2022

This is a versatile chicken stock for people with food sensitivities and gut issues. Alot of my clients on the Gut Health protocol with known food sensitivities or gut issues use this stock as its adds a delicious flavour, but doesn't exacerbate histamines issues like normal chicken stock and...

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Cannelloni Bean Dip Oct 07, 2022
Prep time: 5 mins
  

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans (drained and rinsed). If you soak and cook your own rather than using canned beans, it will take this dip to the next level.
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2...
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Meaghans Beef Casserole Sep 18, 2022
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 3 hours and 15 mins
 

Ingredients

  • 1.2 kilos chuck roast, (trimmed of excess fat and diced into 3 cm cubes)
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 medium celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic,...
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