Tagged as: fibre

Superfood Profile: The Humble Black Bean

Posted February 6, 2013
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Yes that’s right. Black beans are totally superfoods. Betcha weren’t aware of that piece of culinary insight. They may not look fancy, have a fancy name, or come from some fancy forest, but these little beans pack one hell of a nutritious punch. Let’s call forward their list of achievements:

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13 Awesome Reasons To Eat Chia Seeds Every Day

Posted August 13, 2012
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Ever since finishing Gerson Therapy and having my “no seeds” rule lifted, I have been getting stuck into chia seeds. They are versatile little suckers, and they are jam-packed with so much goodness.

Here are a heap of reasons to eat chia:

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Lovely legumes

Posted November 30, 2011
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You know the people who say that they don’t satisfied unless their meal contains meat? Well, these people obviously have not met The Legume. Adding legumes (think lentils, chickpeas, beans etcetera etcetera) is the best way to add a hearty, filling component to a plant-based meal. They are packed with protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals, and… Read More

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Rolled Oats: Breakfast of Champions

Posted August 17, 2011
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I have eaten the same thing for breakfast for pretty much the past two years. And I’m not even close to being sick of it. I’m a little over drinking so much juice every day, I am really craving some variety in the spice department, and I would probably slap you in the face if… Read More

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How to choose the best grain for you

Posted May 25, 2011
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Yesterday we went through all of the reasons why white bread is evil. If you need to jog your memory, click here. It’s important stuff to know about. But today I want to ditch Negative Nancy and tell you about the grains that are actually beneficial to us. Whole grains are an excellent source of… Read More

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