Wellbeing

My Top 3 Vegan Recipes of All Time

My Top 3 Vegan Recipes of All Time

This week we’re celebrating Meat Free Week at The Healthy Chef. By taking part in Meat Free Week, you’ll be helping to raise awareness of Australia’s second biggest cancer killer – bowel cancer. Dealing with chronic digestive issues for most of my life, digestive health is very close to my heart. People often ask me about what I eat, and to be honest, I tend to focus on eating more of a plant-based whole foods diet as it works better with my digestion. I also include other protein such as wild caught fish or organic chicken. Studies published in the...

4 Simple Steps to Kickstart Your Spring Detox

With spring in full swing, I like to reset my body and make the most of all the fresh seasonal produce that's available at this time of the year. So, to mark the start of this rejuvenating season, I’ll be sharing my simple tools for detoxing over the next three weeks.

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Anti-ageing

Why You Need Protein For Effective Detoxing

I aim to do a detox every season - about 4 times per year - because it's just like doing a mini reset on my eating habits that then enhances my overall health. Our bodies naturally detox every day. It’s part of a natural process that allows us to get rid of toxins and regenerate cells. Just like changing the oil in your car – a detox supports and re-energises how all your systems function.

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Anti-ageing

Hydrated Glowing Skin - Here are the Nutrients You Need

For me, maintaining healthy and supple skin has become more of a priority as I age. Healthy skin comes from the foods I eat as well as my lifestyle. As I get a little older, I need to work extra hard to keep it looking hydrated and in top shape, so I thought I'd share some of my personal tips on how I maintain youthful and healthy looking skin. My main priority is to make sure I eat clean, nourishing wholefoods that include lots of antioxidant-rich leafy greens, berries, healthy fats and of course, protein. My quest is to find...

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Protein for Anti-ageing + Wellbeing

In the past three weeks, I’ve looked at the value of protein for weight loss, body shaping, sports performance and recovery. For this protein packed week on The Healthy Chef Protein Series, I’ll be looking at protein for anti-ageing and wellbeing - a topic that’s more important as I’m getting older and wiser… I’ll be hitting the big 5-0 next year! PROTEIN FOR HEALTHY SKIN, HAIR AND NAILS Almost every cell in the body is made from the building blocks of protein, such as our hair, skin, bones and muscles. Protein consists of 20 amino acids, two of which are called L-lysine...