Pea & Cashew Pesto Pasta

Hi Guys!

I’m sharing a meal idea today that is a great substitute for those creamy, cheesy pasta meals we all love!

This is something that I missed when cutting out dairy and gluten from my diet, so I’m glad to find a meal that hits the spot- comfort food that is healthy!

The pesto is a recipe from Honestly Healthy, and is so simple and so satisfying!! It’s  really good replacement for pesto, which usually contains cheese. Even so, it is always nice to make your own and avoid processed foods!! This works out cheaper and literally takes two minutes to prepare.

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Avocado-Cacao Cookies

It may sound a strange combination, but these cookies are pretty tasty as well as being free from all that stuff we try to avoid/limit our intake of (dairy, gluten, refined sugar..). They were my first attempt at baking without eggs, and I’m so happy with how they turned out!

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Blackbean Soup

This is a recipe for black bean soup which is a fun dish to try for a Mexican themed evening, or just for something a bit different! I love cooking a big batch of black beans and then using them for burritos, burgers, brownies, stews, and now, soup! The great thing about this soup is that it also works well as a sauce if you leave it thick. The flavours work so well with avocado, lemon juice, pineapple…so I tried it to top a bean burger, and it was delicious!

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Roasted Carrot Hummus

I have only recently started to make my own hummus, and now that I have, I am wondering what took me so long!!

It is so quick and easy, and ends up being MUCH cheaper than buying store-bought. Obviously, you have the added advantage of knowing exactly what you are eating, and cutting out preservatives and additives often found in processed foods!

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All natural-my skincare routine

Hi guys,

I thought today I would share with you my current skin care routine.

I stopped using traditional products this year due to chemical content, and after two months, my skin is doing really well.

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Journey to Veganism…Week 3

Reflecting on this week makes me realise that I am settled into my lifestyle changes, and I am feeling very content!

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Journey to Veganism…Week 2

Hey all!

So if you have been reading, you will know that I am attempting to move from Vegetarian to Vegan. I had a good week last week, and this week was even better!

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Coconut kefir smoothie bowl

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Beetroot and Sweet Potato Burgers

These make a great dish, served with a heap of vegetables and salad! I am always looking for meals that are nourishing but still feel like a treat and these definitely tick the box!

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Journey to Veganism…Week 1

Hi all!

I am writing today about one of my major goals for 2016- to become 100% Vegan. I am currently vegetarian and go through phases of cutting out dairy products. My aim is to completely cut out dairy and eggs, as well as changing my cosmetics to natural and vegan products. Here is how I got on in my first week!!

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Beetroot Coconut Brownies with Strawberries

Wow, these brownies are so tasty and healthy!

Free from refined sugar, dairy and gluten, they make use of beetroot and coconut flour-providing fibre, folic acid, manganese, and potassium.

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