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The importance of light in our day to day lives

14 minutes ago2 min read

The importance of light in our day to day lives

We have two main forms of light - blue light and red light. Blue light is emitted from the sun and is highest in the day. When we think...

The one food item you should try and avoid where possible - Vegetable Oil

Ashleigh Horvat

Jan 221 min read

The one food item you should try and avoid where possible - Vegetable Oil

Vegetable oil, also referred to as canola oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, rapeseed oil, cottonseed oil, corn oil, peanut oil, soybean...

Ashleigh Horvat

May 22, 20207 min read

Let’s talk about Vitamin D

As soon as someone mentions Vitamin D, people immediately think about bone health. It’s correct that Vitamin D does play a major role in...

Ashleigh Horvat

Feb 5, 20192 min read

Peanut Butter Choc Chip Brownies

I'm not usually biased about my recipes but this one is honestly next level. The title speaks for itself. These Peanut Butter Choc Chip...

Ashleigh Horvat

Jan 22, 20191 min read

Vegan Coconut Raita

Over the weekend I went on a trip away to Lorne with some of the uni girls. It was so lovely to spend time with women who have the same...

Ashleigh Horvat

Dec 29, 20182 min read

Choc Mint Mousse Tart

This recipe would have been the perfect Christmas addition but with most recipes I like to perfect it before I publish it! Make it for...

Ashleigh Horvat

Sep 17, 20182 min read

Crispy Asian-Inspired Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts have for some reason always had a bad rep and are renowned for being 'gross'. My mum never liked them growing up as a...

Ashleigh Horvat

Sep 13, 20182 min read

Chocolate-Coated Berry Ripe Bliss Balls

I honestly wonder if people have realised yet that I have a deep love for chocolate haha. This recipe is super delicious and even though...

Ashleigh Horvat

Aug 29, 20182 min read

Wholefood Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

I have to be honest with everyone and admit I am super proud of this recipe! It's really delicious and wholesome, like a hug in a mug!...

Ashleigh Horvat

Aug 22, 20182 min read

Baked Porridge

So it's been a while since my last blog post. Life gets so busy - trying to juggle work, uni and an online course took over! But I'm back...

Ashleigh Horvat

Jul 16, 20183 min read

Medicinal Porridge

Who else finds that porridge is their ‘go-to’ breakfast in the winter months? Let’s be honest here – it’s a complete comfort food. Creamy...

Why hemp seeds are finally legal for consumption and why I swear by them!

Ashleigh Horvat

Jun 1, 20185 min read

Why hemp seeds are finally legal for consumption and why I swear by them!

Hemp is a tad of controversial topic, particularly because hemp wasn’t legalised in Australia until recently. For so long, hemp was sold...

Ashleigh Horvat

Apr 8, 20182 min read

PB and Jelly Banana Bread

A healthy twist to a naughty favourite, I have combined Mayver's Crunchy Peanut Butter with frozen organic blueberries to bring you my...

Ashleigh Horvat

Apr 4, 20181 min read

4-Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Mousse

I'm well known for my 'odd' food combos. Surprisingly, in my opinion they always turn out pretty god damn good! Cacao and avocado marry...

Ashleigh Horvat

Feb 14, 20182 min read

Coconut, Macadamia, and Cinnamon Butter

Let's be honest here, who doesn't love a good nut or coconut butter? And add cinnamon, and it just ties it all up! This week I did a bit...

Ashleigh Horvat

Feb 6, 20185 min read

Billabong Retreat, my new escape

Recently I decided to treat myself. But not in the usual way that some people do. I'm not one to go down to the shops and by myself a...

Chicken, Coconut and Peanut Butter Curry

Ashleigh Horvat

Jan 31, 20181 min read

Chicken, Coconut and Peanut Butter Curry

Don't you just love meals that are simple and quick to make? I know I do! Curry is the bomb, I absolutely love it! The perfect balance of...

Ashleigh Horvat

Jan 28, 20184 min read

So what’s the deal with fructose?

There’s much talk out there in recent times about fructose , in particular the negativity around it. Truth is, when eaten in excess...

Ashleigh Horvat

Jan 20, 20183 min read

Cacao Peanut Butter Slice

Another day, another slice. This one's the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and absolutely delicious with its rich dark chocolate...

Ashleigh Horvat

Jan 18, 20181 min read

Cacao Sweet Omelette/Pancake

I love omelettes, they're super filling thanks to the fat and protein-rich eggs! I hadn't made an omelette for a long time until...