Serves: 4-6 Prep: 15min Cook: 20min Ingredients Tabouli 1 bunch of parsley 3 spring onions 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked Method Chop and mix together parsley and spring onion, set aside. Cook quinoa according to packet directions. Combine chopped tomato, quinoa and lemon juice and let sit for 30 minutes. Combine the tomato, quinoa and lemon juice with the parsley and spring onion. Toss through the olive oil an

Serves: 4 Prep: 15min Cook: 20min Ingredients 3cm ginger fresh 2 cloves garlic 1 onion, small 1 chilli, chopped 1tbsp tamari 2 limes 1tbsp olive oil 4 salmon fillets, 180g each Chinese five spice to taste Method Peel the ginger, garlic and onion. Chop and put in a blender with the chilli, tamari and limes, blitz to a liquidy consistency. Taste test to check the balance of sweet and salty, then put into a ceramic casserole dish. Put the olive oil into the

Serves: 4 Prep: 15min Cook: 15min Ingredients 1 cup sweet potato, mashed 400g lentils, rinsed and drained 3 spring onions 1 egg 1/2 cup gluten free breadcrumbs 1tsp cumin powder 1tsp coriander powder 2 clove garlic Salt and pepper Method Place all ingredients in a bowl and combine using your hands. Roll into balls and press down to make a patty. Shallow pan fry with a dash of oil in a non stick pan. Note: These are delicious with a yogurt and cucumber dre

Serves: 4 Prep: 15min Cook: 25min Ingredients Amaranth Meatballs 1/2 cup amaranth 500g minced beef 2 garlic cloves 1 onion 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 3tbsp chopped mint 3tbsp chopped chives Salt and pepper Amaranth flour to dust Olive oil to cook Method Mix all ingredients together thoroughly in a bowl Roll the mixture into small balls about the size of a walnut and lightly dust with amaranth flour Heat oil in fry pan over medium heat and shallow fry th

Serves: 2 cups Prep: 15min Cook: NA Ingredients 2 green apples, chopped 125g alfalfa sprouts 4 celery stalks 2 Lebanese cucumbers 1 large handful spinach 1/2 cup mint leaves Method (Juice Extractor or Nutribullet) Juice all ingredients through a juice extractor, stir to combine. Method (Blender) Add ingredients to blender with 50ml water. Blend. Continue adding water until desired texture is achieved. #glutenfree #dairyfree #vegan #recipe #greenjuice #syne

Makes: 4 cups Prep: 5min Cook: NA Ingredients 4 green apples, chopped 1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped 1 zucchini, chopped 2 avocados 1 handful baby spinach 1 handful watercress Lemon juice to taste Crushed ice Method Blend all ingredients except the ice until smooth. Add crushed ice and blend again. More ice can be added if the smoothie is too thick. Pour into a glass and consume. #glutenfree #dairyfree #vegan #recipe #smoothie #synergistichealth

Serves: 1 Prep: 5min Cook: 1-2hr Ingredients 200ml unsweetened coconut milk 50g chia seeds 25g flaxseeds 25g pumpkin seeds, semi ground 30g mixed berries Method 1. In a mason jar, mix coconut milk, chia seeds, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds and mixed berries. Put the lid on the jar and shake well to combine all ingredients. 2. Let sit for 1-2 hours of overnight to set. The pudding should be thick, and not liquidy. If liquidy, add more chia seeds and set for 30 m

Pregnancy is an exciting time for many people; it is the initial journey into the brand new world of parenting. This is often one of the most daunting, yet exciting life changing experiences that two people are faced with. As a couple navigate their way through each trimester, there are many exciting, yet sometimes challenging moments to get through. Some of the anatomical changes that women are faced with can often bring about some unpleasant effects. Although this is a fasc

Serves: 3-4 Prep: 10min Cook: 8-12hr Ingredients 1 cup dried organic red lentils, 1 cup dried organic mung beans 1 cup dried organic brown lentils 1 onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1tbsp fresh ginger, finely sliced 1tbsp turmeric powder 1 bay leaf, whole 2tsp ground cumin 1tbsp ground paprika 2tsp ground coriander 400g organic diced tomatoes 6 cups water 400ml coconut milk Salt and pepper to taste Method Rinse the legumes and add to slow cooker Add i

There are several benefits to consuming coffee, however, the negative ramifications can often out weigh these benefits. The amount and source of caffeine consumed plays a significant role in determining this, for example brewed coffee contains the highest amount of caffeine (56-100mg/100ml) where instant coffee and tea contain less (20-73mg/100ml) [1]. This article looks at how caffeine affects calcium absorption and bone remodelling in the body. The consumption of four of mo

Makes: 3 cups Prep: 10min Ingredients 400g chick peas 3 garlic cloves Small knob of turmeric 1tsp cumin1tsp coriander 1tsp chilli powder Juice of 2 limes 80ml olive oil 80ml water 2tbsp Mayver's Hulled Tahini paste Pinch of Himalayan salt Method Blend all ingredients in a food processor until it is of a smooth consistency Serve with wholemeal pitta bread or vegetable sticks ​​Note: Store refrigerated in a sealed container for up 5 days. #glutenfree #dairyfree #recip

Many people suffer repeatedly with cold sores, which is not surprising when up to 90% of adults carry the virus[3]. What are Cold Sores? Cold sores or herpes simplex virus (HSV) is an envelope virus that is just one of the many viruses that collectively make up the herpes family. Once acquired, it lays dormant in the body nestling itself along the nerve ganglion and rearing its ugly head when the immune system is compromised[3] or when there has been prolonged exposure to sun

Serves: 8 Prep: 15min Cook: 45-50min Ingredients 1 cup besan flour 1 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup coconut sugar 2tsp baking powder 2 eggs, whisked 50g butter, melted 1 cup almond milk (or any nut milk) 1tsp vanilla 1 cup dates, pitted/chopped 1/4 cup sesame seeds or pepitas 3 ripe bananas, mashed Method Preheat oven to 180 degree celcius and grease loaf pan Sift combined flour into a large bowl Add sugar and baking powder Mix in eggs, milk, butter and vanilla