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Raw Protein Energy Balls

29/10/2013

I haven't blogged a recipe in a while since I've been in Dallas and Dallas is all about the food. Probably not the healthiest of places but the choices available are quite astonishing. I've been relaxing a little bit and heading out to sample everything this city has to offer, as a balance however, I have kept up with the juices.

What's great here is Wholefoods. I wish Australia had this store, it is amazing. I've been picking up cold pressed juices from here every couple of days, from different greens to beets to the occasional decadent nuts ones.

I have been keeping up with my smoothies in the morning and I have a small blender so I thought I'd quickly blend up some raw energy balls just to keep around so I have something healthy to snack on throughout the day.

These balls were made in a magic bullet, a small blender that I can travel with. Super easy to make, and they give you a quick burst of energy boost to last for a couple of hours.

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Surviving Bikram Tips

29/10/2013

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Refresher Juice

23/10/2013

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After a workout or the weather starts heating up, there's nothing better than a slice of refreshing juicy watermelon. Added to that my love of coconuts and you have the perfect light summery hydrating goodness that is sweet and healthy at the same time!

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Roasted Sweet Potato & Spinach Salad

21/10/2013

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This isn't raw but it is a delicious salad any time of the year. You can have it hot once the roasted sweet potato comes out the oven or refrigerate it and wait for everything to cool down, making it a tasty cold savoury dish. I adore sweet potato, often I just wrap it in foil and put it to roast in the oven and then make mash, or make roasted wedges from them. Combined with the crunchy spinach and the sweet taste of the caramelized onion, you've got yourself a sure winner for a meal!

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Weekend Getaway - Geographe Bay, WA

19/10/2013

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Western Australia is blessed with some of the most beautiful coastlines in the country - in fact, I think we have some of the best beaches in the world.

Geographe Bay is no exception. A 2-3hr car ride south of Perth, this region offers a wide array of attractions and activities from calm waters and white sandy beaches, to limestone cliffs and surf breaks, skydiving and whale watching, to a rich diversity of art, culture and history. It is famous for wine production, fresh regional produce, gourmet foods and is the perfect getaway to recharge and relax. It's perfect for couples, friends, families and the best part is that it's so close to Perth!

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Caramelized Onions

15/10/2013

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This is a great side dish and topping for any dish. I made this originally to go with a spinach and sweet potato salad, but I love using caramelized onions in wraps and cheeses and anything savoury! It's super easy to make, just takes a bit of time. You can make a large batch and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 weeks for when you need it.

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Raw Honey Lavender Cheesecake

14/10/2013

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One of my favourite all time ice cream flavour is honey lavender - it's such an amazing taste of sweet floral tantalizing deliciousness but the weather lately has definitely not being accommodating, so instead of waiting for summer to approach, I thought I'd make a cheesecake instead. This is definitely a treat, it's smooth and creamy and very indulgent!

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Wheat - The Perfect Chronic Poison

10/10/2013

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Coconut Protein Vanilla Smoothie

9/10/2013

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This is probably one of my all time favourite smoothies. I've been indulging with this first thing each morning for the last week and i feel fantastic - a combination of coconut water and meat and hemp seeds, with the added flavour of mesquite or lucuma, dates, vanilla and cinnamon.

A combination of protein and healthy fats first thing in the morning gives you more sustainable and long lasting energy throughout the day, whilst keeping your fuller for longer, helping to curb food cravings. Sugars and carbs gives you a quick energy boost but the feeling soon passes as your insulin spikes leaving you feeling hungry again.

A study from the University of Alabama said that "The researchers believe that a fat-rich breakfast somehow allows the eater to have a certain degree of adaptability and can adjust more easily to the dietary mix we tend to consume during the day, making it easier for us to burn both carbs and fat. In contrast, a high-carb breakfast seems to make it easier to burn carbs for the rest of the day but does not prime your body to burn fat as well."

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Raw Lamingtons

6/10/2013

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Lamingtons are probably about the only dessert Aussies have invented, consisting of these chocolate and coconut coated squares of sponge sometimes served with cream and/or jam in the middle. They use to be a stable item in every bakery but in recent years I hardly see them around, and most of them are dry and unappealing. I had a hankering for one the other day and thought I'd come up with a raw twist on a classic recipe... turned out so amazing I was eating them at 9pm at night!

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