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Low Fat Chicken and Barley Soup

Low Fat Chicken and Barley Soup is a yummy dish for those cold nights when you want something to warm you up, but without the guilt. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil 750 grams skinless chicken legs 1 large brown onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1.5 litres of chicken stock 1/2 cup ( 110 grams) pearl barley 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 small zucchini, cut into 1 cm pieces 1 large carrot, cut into 1 cm pieces Heat oil...
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Autumn Seasonal Fruit and Vegetables

Buying food in season makes sense for a few reasons and Autumn, with its huge variety of fruit and vegetables for your table, is the perfect time to start. So why buy seasonal fruit and vegetables? Here's why! Seasonal Makes Sense Fruit and vegetables (and even some meats for that matter) are seasonal. Food in season is fresher, tastier and more nutritious than out-of season food that has been grown forcefully to meet the market. Secondly in Cents Buying food...
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Good Fats and Bad Fats

Do you know the difference between good fats and bad fats? One of the reasons why people avoid chocolate, ice cream, sugary treats and pastries is because they are loaded with fat. And we all know that eating too much fatty foods can result in weight gain and health issues. However, not all fats should be treated equally. Below is a simple guide to ensure that your family is getting the right fats in their foods for a balanced and...
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Buckwheat Pancakes

The buckwheat, being the main ingredient in these delicious buckwheat pancakes is not a grain but part of the rhubarb family of plants. Delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner try them served with honey, yoghurt and fruit or for a savoury option roll them out with sautéed garlic and onion mushrooms. Either way, whip these babies up for the perfect start to the Easter weekend! Best of all they are gluten free and dairy free. Ingredients 1 cup buckwheat flour...
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Which additives are worth avoiding

Which Additives are Worth Avoiding A question we get asked a lot is which additives are worth avoiding? Louise D'Allura has a list here for you to check! As Queensland’s Additive Alert Community Talks Presenter I teach people key lessons from the Australian Best Seller Additive Alert: Your Guide to Safer Shopping. This list from Additive Alert includes SOME of the worst additives that most people want to avoid as they are linked to adverse health problems. If you have asthma...
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Kim Morrison’s Vegetarian Sausag...

Kim Morrison's Vegetarian Sausage Rolls Kim Morrison is a beautiful lady. She truly is - and for a 40 something, her skin, hair and vibrancy is incredible. So I'm super happy to have this recipe for her delicious Vegetarian Sausage Rolls. Make in bulk and enjoy! Ingredients: 3 organic free range eggs ½ cup shelled pecans or walnuts 1 brown onion, peeled 1 tablespoon tamari (Japanese Soy Sauce - in the sauce section of your supermarket) 250 grams of ricotta,...
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Diabetic Fruit Cake

Diabetic Fruit Cake Thank you to Christina Lee for submitting this delicious sounding Diabetic Fruit Cake which is also egg free! To make this dairy free as well, substitute the skim milk with soy milk or almond milk. "I take this Diabetic Fruit Cake often to morning and afternoon teas and it is always popular! The dried fruit can be placed in a colander and boiling water poured over the fruit to remove any excess sugar." Ingredients: 1kg mixed dried...
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Gluten Free Banana Bread

A delicious slice of toasted banana bread piping hot with a cup of tea is a true delight. But as many people sensitive to gluten, I didn't want our coeliac sisters to miss out! This gluten free banana bread is just as delectable as the real thing! Ingredients: 2 medium over ripe bananas 125 grams Nuttelex 3/4 cup caster Sugar 2 eggs 3/4 cup gluten free self raising flour 1/4 cup rice flour 1/2 cup gluten free plain flour 1/2...
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Low Fat Chicken Casserole

Low Fat Chicken Casserole Low fat chicken casserole is just what you might need to help with the Christmas guilt, that comes with the over eating of all those yummy but usually forbidden foods. This is a delicious low fat chicken recipe for the whole family. Ingredients: 1.4 kilos whole chicken, remove fat and skin and chop into 8 pieces. 2 medium parsnips, cut into 2 cm pieces 2 medium carrots, cut into 2 cm pieces 12 garlic cloves, peeled...
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Gluten Free White Chocolate Cake

The Gluten Free White Chocolate Cake was SO yum it barely made it through the day I cooked it!!! Ingredients: 250 gram white chocolate 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup caster sugar 3/4 cup almond meal 5 eggs, separated Method In a saucepan over a low heat, combine white chocolate, butter and caster sugar until melted and dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes but don't let it set. Add the egg yolks one at a time,...
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