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Kids love coming home to a snack that is already prepared, and it helps them make better food choices. Not every parent can be home cooking to have a snack read for their kids, which is why most of these ideas are things you can make ahead and have ready at any time. Some of

This is a family classic that sneaks in the nutrition of seasonal leafy greens — a great meat-free dinner idea. Ingredients 2 onions 6 cloves of garlic olive oil 900g fresh seasonal greens , such as kale, chard, spinach or rocket pinch of nutmeg ½ a lemon 250g dried cannelloni tubes 1 fresh red chilli

Why are they so healthy? The oats are a nourishing, high fibre, nerve supporting food. The seeds and coconut provide good fats, protein, and energy (of the slow release kind). The cinnamon further stabilises blood sugars. If you use brown rice syrup, they are also fructose friendly. These simple treats will sustain, satisfy and nourish

Fresh, raw zucchini noodles tossed with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes make a delicious, healthy, veggie-packed meal. Make this recipe for lunch or dinner, or even serve it as a side! Recipe yields 4 generous main dish servings. INGREDIENTS Basil-pumpkin seed pesto ½ small yellow onion, roughly chopped* 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped 2 cups

This is a healthy, vegetarian take on the loved cottage pie, and also a great weaning recipe to try for your little one. Ingredients 1 medium leek 1 large carrot 1 small onion 1 stick celery olive oil 100 g split pea red lentils 500 ml organic vegetable stock 100 g frozen peas sea salt

This is a healthy take on banana bread which is comforting and nutritious. Spelt flour and quinoa are easy to digest, full of protein, fibre, B vitamins, iron and magnesium. Nuts and banana help relax the nervous system, improve mood and keep you feeling fuller for longer. Dark chocolate gives a boost of endorphins. INGREDIENTS:

Soup is always a comforting, healthy meal idea and here’s another one to add to your repertoire. Roasting the vegetables for this soup brings out their natural sweetness. Ingredients: 24 Medium Large Plum Tomatoes (or any tomatoes) 1 Large Onion 1 Large Fresh Fennel Bulb 4 Cloves Garlic 3 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Thyme 1/4 Cup

This one is great for the kids – an easy way to get them to eat veggies – but it’s also fantastic for adults too. Enjoy these quinoa bites with a salad, or rolled in a wrap, or simply on their own as a snack. Because quinoa is a high-protein grain, it’s very filling. Ingredients

We have a couple of Paleo-goers in our clinic, and it’s certainly an eating trend on the rise. Here is a great paleo recipe you can eat for breakfast-on-the-run, or as a guilt-free treat during the day. Ingredients 1 cup almond flour 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour 2 tsp baking soda 1

This is really quick, really easy and really healthy. The perfect combo. Ingredients 50g rice vermicelli noodles 1 1/2 tsp cornflour 2 tbsp water 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small (75g) carrot, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips 4 cm-piece (20g) fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (14g) fresh loose long red

Baked kale chips are one of the healthiest options you could reach for when in need of a snack. Don’t be put off by their appearance – they are delicious! Labelled a superfood, kale is packed full of vitamin A, C, K, iron and calcium. Kale chips are REALLY quick and easy to make, but

All these recipes are super easy, take hardly any time and can be enjoyed for breakfast-on-the-go, in lunch boxes, or for healthy after-school snacks. Fruit & Yoghurt Cups 3/4 cups medjool dates, pitted 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 3/4 cup cashews 1/3 cup pistachios, shelled plain yoghurt and fresh berries to serve METHOD Place dates, coconut,

These are great for kid’s lunch boxes and are so much healthier than your store bought varieties as they are refined sugar free! Ingredients: 1 punnet washed strawberries A splash of lemon juice (helps retain the bright colour) 1 tblspoon honey Method: Preheat oven to 70 degrees C, or your oven’s lowest setting. Add the