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08
APR
2016

Recipe: Miso “butter”

There is increasing evidence* that adding a bit off fat to your vegetables can aid the absorption of some nutrients. A dab of miso butter is a delicious way to maximise flavour and bioavailability. If you have a dairy intolerance or don’t eat dairy products choose your favourite...
06
APR
2016

Autumn immune boosters

Have you noticed a change in the seasons? While Melbourne may at times have “four seasons in one day”, unlike other parts of this continent our climate does fall into distinctive quarters. Despite the variations in temperature and some light, many of us approach our health...
22
JAN
2016

Recipe: baked fish with asparagus and potatoes

Don’t feel confident cooking fish, or think it’s worth cooking for one? This easy one-pan meal – complete with vegetables – for one or more people is an easy and delicious place to start. Quantities are per person and can multiply up to four or five people, depending on the size...
23
OCT
2015

Recipe: Middle Eastern Slaw

A recent impromptu picnic challenged my creativity. With little more than a cabbage at hand, this variation on a classic coleslaw paired perfectly with falafels, thanks to the addition of two favourite Middle Eastern ingredients.   Middle Eastern slaw ½ cabbage (green or...
09
OCT
2015

Spring salads

Like clockwork every spring I start craving more raw food, especially salads. But a plate of raw vegetables can become monotonous and unsatisfying.   How to make satisfying salads Texture: contrast crisp and raw vegetables with: blanched/grilled/barbecued/roasted vegetables...
21
AUG
2015

Recipe: tomato and quinoa soup

Quinoa is a versatile grain/seed. It’s light enough to add body and protein to a soup without making it stodgy. A little goes a long way, so add more if you’d prefer a stew rather than soup. Tomato and quinoa soup 1-2 tabs olive (or light tasting vegetable) oil I medium...
27
MAR
2015

Recipe: Kimchi

Making kimchi is simple but requires a little time, patience and scrupulously clean implements. You want to culture the good bacteria, not the kind that makes you sick! Before even thinking about chopping the vegetables, sterilise your pickling vessel. An old fashioned crock is...
09
FEB
2015

Health Q & A Monday – getting children to eat vegetables

This week Sandra asked the question on most parents lips: “How do I get my children to eat vegetables?”   Naturopathic tips for fussy eaters.   Health Q & A Monday ran for over 30 weeks in 2015. For more recent videos subscribe to Gill’s YouTube channel.
06
FEB
2015

Recipe: green soup for all seasons

Sometimes I have cravings at odds with the seasons. Want soup in the middle of summer? No problem, just a few tweaks to a spring recipe and voila – a soup for all seasons! On a hot day, this soup can also be eaten chilled, don’t forget the dash of lemon juice before...
26
JUN
2013

Recipe: big bowl miso

This recipe was first published in the June 2013 City Natural Therapies newsletter. Sign up to have it delivered free to your inbox each month. I love miso soup – from a small serve for breakfast with a little ginger, spring onions, mushroom and tofu, to a full sized meal...
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