Refreshing Cucumber Raita Recipe: A Cooling Yogurt Side Dish Looking for a cooling, refreshing side dish that complements your meals while also supporting your health? This Cucumber Raita is a...

Candida Diet Baked Salmon with Broccoli and Quinoa: A Hearty Dinner to Support Gut Health   Dinner is more than just a meal—it’s a time to nourish your body and...

Grilled Chicken Salad: A Satisfying and Nutritious Lunch   Managing Candida overgrowth requires more than just avoiding certain foods—it’s about choosing meals that nourish your body and support your gut...

A Candida-Friendly Start to Your Day  This Candida diet spinach and avocado smoothie offers a perfect blend of nutrients that not only fuel your body but also help manage Candida...

If you’re aiming to improve your gut health while savoring a delicious treat, this probiotic blueberry lassi for gut healt is just what you need. Creamy, refreshing, and bursting with...

This fancy breakfast recipe of Coconut Chia Pudding is simple and perfect for those with yeast infections. It’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that support gut health...

Fresh Herb and Avocado Salad for Candida Diet     Enjoy a burst of freshness with our Fresh Herb and Avocado Salad, specifically designed to support those managing candida yeast...

Broad Beans Recipe: High-Protein Red Meat Salad with Spinach If you're someone who typically avoids red meat and opts for chicken or fish, it might be time to reconsider. Red...

Embracing a Gluten-Free Lifestyle: What You Need to Know Are you considering or already committed to a gluten-free lifestyle? Understanding the nuances of eliminating gluten from your diet can truly...

Are you struggling with gluten-free baking, producing results that are more like "rocks" than delectable treats? You're not alone. Many newcomers to the world of gluten-free baking find themselves facing...

Sweet corn makes an excellent addition to your diet, and so tasty with other vegetables and cooked in coconut cream. This is a real blend of different flavours which will...

Vegetable Frittata What a tasty dish, so easy to make too. You can make it ahead and enjoy this at a picnic. It also makes a quick and healthy small...

Are you a dedicated vegan or vegetarian? Congratulations on taking this step toward better health! While many of our patients follow a vegetarian lifestyle, others include meat in their diet....

Millet and Chickpea Patties: A Protein-Packed, Gluten-Free Delight   If you're on the lookout for a nutritious and delicious meatless meal, these Millet and Chickpea Patties are perfect for you!...

Delicious Baked Avocado Recipe: A Healthy and Tasty Vegetarian Dish Do you eat avocados? They are one of the top ten healthiest foods, alongside blueberries, kiwifruit, apples, and more. While...

Rolled oat-coconut squares are a fantastic alternative to commercial muesli bars, which often contain unwanted ingredients like sugar, cheap fats, and white flour. Many store-bought options also include peanuts and...

Banana Milk Devine is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for those looking to indulge in a healthy treat. Bananas are rich in...

Almond Cashew Butter: Peanut Butter Substitute If you're looking for a tasty alternative to peanut butter, this almond cashew butter is perfect! Peanuts can be highly allergenic, and I don’t...

These are an instant energy blast that be made in 5-10 minutes. You will find the adults and children alike will absolutely love this delicious treat. I found that I...

Healthy Oat Cereal: Make Your Own! Instead of buying boxed healthy oat cereal, try making your own. This way, you can choose the nuts and seeds you prefer. Skip cow’s...

High Fibre Diet Means Great Health: Why High Fibre Cereal is Your Best Choice A high fibre diet offers numerous benefits for your digestive health and overall well-being. By incorporating...

Try these quinoa stuffed capsicums for an anti-oxidant rich meal. I love capsicums (bell peppers or also known as red peppers) because they taste so sweet. Try to eat them...

Quinoa Breakfast: A Nutritious Start to Your Day A quinoa breakfast is a unique and healthful way to begin your day. Unlike traditional breakfast options, this quinoa breakfast recipe combines...

After having worked with many patients I am absolutely convinced that juicing can be one of the most successful nutritional options, it can give a person a radiant, energetic life,...

Why not add a healthy green drink each day as part of your internal cleansing regime? This is just another way to incorporate fresh fruit & vegetables into your diet....

Some who are reading this page may have never juiced before, others may have tried it in the past and not continued on, and yet others juice daily. If you...

Do you eat frozen beans? Try fresh beans, much tastier and better for your health. Green beans are a very healthy vegetable, and this dish is a welcome change from...

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Roasted Brussels sprouts are often avoided by people due to their strong odor. But if you’re a fan of sauerkraut like I am, these green gems are...

Now here is a very tasty gluten-free offering. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil transform tomatoes into the perfect side dish. Or just try sandwiching...

My kids just love this recipe, we have made it many times at home on a Sunday evening, and it always goes down a treat. There is something really satisfying...

Many people I've seen in my clinic say that they feel better for being gluten free, little do they know that they are most probably still consuming wheat though in...

The advantage of coming to our website is that you will find my own personal favourite recipes, and this would have to be one of them. Of course you can...

Everyone likes healthy snacks and treats, and we are often asked, "What do you recommend I eat when I get a snack attack?" It is for those people that we...

The Cooked Breakfast: A Cooked Breakfast This is one of my favorite breakfasts, especially on weekends. It will keep you satisfied for hours, making it perfect for days when you...

Do you have sudden food cravings? I am sure you do, we all like a nice tasty snack from time to time. Try this one, great for breakfast, or as...

Tasty Buckwheat Pancakes for Breakfast Have you ever tried to make buckwheat pancakes? They are so satisfying and good for you too! Some may consider pancakes too much effort to...

Have you got a slow cooker yet? Slow cooking has many benefits for the person who likes to prepare tasty and healthy meals. It allows you to prepare meals that...

One of the nicest meats to cook slowly is lamb, it tastes great when cooked very slowly with vegetables like celery, carrot leek. It is always best to brown the...

Smoothies are a practical and easy method for increasing your consumption of fibre, fruit, and vegetables. You need a decent blender that is strong enough to constantly turn fresh and...

Creamy Green Avocado Soup Recipe   Looking for a healthy and delicious soup? This Creamy Green Avocado Soup is not only rich and flavorful but also packed with the nutritious...

Do You Like Fresh Peanut Butter? Here's How to Make It at Home Many people, including some health-care practitioners, avoid peanut butter, believing it to be "too allergy-forming" or unhealthy....

The green smoothie is considered one of the healthiest of beverages, especially when consumed daily. Here is a SUPER green smoothie packed with nutrition and goodness. This delicious smoothie is...

I love kiwifruit, I believe they are simply called 'kiwi' in America. We sure have plenty of them growing in New Zealand as they thrive in our Antipodean climate.  They...

This tasty dish uses detox foods along with chicken to create a most satisfying meal in a pot. It is good for your liver and tastes great too! I can...

Not sure what to have for dinner? This dish is a knock-out mixture of textures, flavours, colours and healthy nutrients. It is so easy and quick to make as well....

Eggplants are an excellent choice as a vegetable. They are nutrient rich and taste superb roasted up. A good tip is to cut them into 12 millimetre (about half an...

Delicious Lentil & Cauliflower Curry for a Detox-Friendly Meal Looking for a healthy, detox-friendly dinner? This flavorful Lentil & Cauliflower Curry is packed with nutrients and spices that support detoxification...

Eggplant, aubergine or brinjal- no matter what you call them, they have to be one of the most beautiful looking vegetables. Usually ovoid in shape, with their purple-black, shiny skin...

These little spinach pies are one of my favourite recipes, especially if we are entertaining friends or family. They are a great lunchbox filler and so healthy to. Try them,...

Aside from being cheesy (of course), this vegetarian lasagne is stuffed with vegetables and spinach, and served with a basic tomato sauce. It is likely that this lasagne will persuade...

Here's a dish I like to make regularly at home, fresh baked fish. It is particularly nice after a day fishing, or maybe I've just bought a big fresh fish...

Baked Salmon combines well with the Baked Avocados as an entree, the Green Bean Salad, or the Vegetarian Stir Fry with Broccoli with Nuts. Alternatively, for a quick and easy dinner after work, roast some...

Frittata is an egg-based Italian dish similar to an omelette or crustless quiche or scrambled eggs, enriched with additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, or vegetables. The word frittata is...

Chicken, leek and corn pie is a very tasty dish. This recipe is special because it’s just so easy, and it also looks pretty special so it’s a good one...

Now here is an economical, unusual and very tasty dish. Tracee and I first started to make this dish about thirty years ago now. It is a recipe from one...

When we used to lived in Brisbane, (Australia) we went to the Greek Festival every year.  And every year we treated ourselves to a slice of real Greek Moussaka.  It’s...

Do you like vegetables? They are probably the best fresh foods you could possibly eat to boost your health. And what better way to eat them than this tasty dish...

Are you looking for a high protein meatless snack? Look no further, these lentil rissoles will do the trick, they taste great and are very filling. Our boys love these...

Have you ever tried Puy lentils? You can buy these at good health food shops, and they taste very nice. Now here’s an awesome recipe. It will take time to...

Are you a meat eater or a vegetarian? Ultimately it’s up to you to decide on what type of diet suits you best. Some people I see in my clinic...

Vegetarian Kebabs taste great and I make this recipe over the summer months of January and February where  I live in New Zealand, its when I can pick plenty of...

Quinoa Tabouleh is a modern twist on the traditional Middle Eastern salad, offering a gluten-free alternative that’s just as flavorful and satisfying. Quinoa, a protein-packed grain originally cultivated in South...

Only make sushi with rice? Think again. When I first made this sushi everybody was a bit dubious about the taste and texture, but I've made it many more times...

Wild rice is a nutty flavoured type of grass seed, it is black in colour and is best cooked in tiny amounts (it is expensive!) or mixed in with brown...

Tomato and Vinegar Salad: This is a darn-good summer salad. Especially good when you have plenty of tomatoes and cucumbers growing. As always, use the freshest ingredients and make sure...

Red Cabbage and Feta Salad is more than just a colorful addition to your summer table—it's a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The deep purple hue...

Green Bean Salad is one of our favorite dishes, especially during the warmer months when fresh beans are in abundance. For the best taste and nutritional value, it's ideal to...

Chickpea salad is one of those typical summer salads you would make to accompany a few other salads and a protein of choice, like chicken, fish or a barbeque. It...

High-Protein Vegetable Salad with Millet and Chickpeas: A Candida-Friendly Summer Dish   If you're on the lookout for a high-protein meal that aligns with a candida-friendly diet, this vegetable salad...

Salad dressings can be easily made at home, who buy that bottled salad dressings from your supermarket. Most contain plain white sugar or even worse – aspartame, the artificial sugar....

Now here’s something completely different and I know what you are thinking – how on earth can this combination taste any good? Well, it does. I love the orange and...

Hearty Bean Salad Recipe: A Nutritious and Versatile Lunch Option   Salads make for a perfect lunch, especially when they're as hearty and nutritious as this Bean Salad. Packed with...

Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Salad Do you enjoy pumpkin and sweet potato? In New Zealand, we call sweet potato "kumara". This vibrant salad combines their delicious flavors and beautiful colors. It's...

A delicious summer salad recipe. You can add many different ingredients in these types of salads, like nasturtium or borage flowers, little pieces of parmesan cheese and even topped with...

Do you eat beetroots? Forget that tinned stuff—real, fresh beetroots are the way to go! If you’ve never had roasted beets, you’re missing out. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness,...

Couscous and Eggplant Salad Have you tried Couscous and Eggplant Salad?  We love to grow and eat Eggplants or Aubergines as they're also named. Eggplants are not only beautiful to...

A salad is any of a wide variety of dishes including vegetable salads; salads of pasta, legumes, eggs, or grains; mixed salads incorporating meat, poultry, or seafood; and fruit salads....

Tiger's Milk is an excellent tonic. It supplies protein, essential fatty acids and calcium, iron and B vitamins. When I was very active in my 20’s and 30’s I found...

Bruschetta is a hearty appetiser from central Italy whose origin dates to at least the 15th century. This dish is a mysterious yet interesting item in the gourmet food world,...

Although cashews may be labeled as raw, they are never completely raw since heat is a necessity during the shelling and cleaning process. Raw cashews may be difficult to find,...

Chickpea vegetable pate is a very healthy as well as versatile recipe. I never used to enjoy pate because I always associated pate with liver or animal organ meats, but...

Pate is a healthy snack food, and this recipe tastes just great and is a great match with many different types of foods. This spread is a great source of...

Healthy Sesame Seed Condiment: Gomashio Recipe   Gomashio is a simple yet wonderful healthy sesame seed condiment originating from Japan. It’s a versatile and satisfying addition to your meals, and,...

Making your own mayonnaise makes sense, because with commercial preparations you have no control over the ingredients and you will be clueless as to what is really in your product...

Fresh Homemade Hummus: A Nutritious Chickpea Recipe   Chickpeas are incredibly versatile and highly nutritious, and fresh homemade hummus is one of the tastiest ways to enjoy them. This recipe focuses...

Sesame chews are a favourite with many people. You often find these little snack bars at the Asian grocery stores. Kids just adore them, and you will never make enough...

Healthy Nut Mix is what a lot of people are familiar with. Try to stay away from peanuts in commercial "scroggin" or nut & dried fruit blends. It is best...

Pancakes can be a really healthy snack, particularly if you avoid using white flour, sugar, cow’s milk and similar refined ingredients. The following recipe is delicious when served warm with...

Healthy Puffed Rice or Millet Snack Bars: A Kid-Friendly and Grown-Up Approved Treat   Are you looking for a healthy snack? Kids love snacks, and so do adults. The key...

Fruit balls are a bit like Carob Bobs, but I would recommend these more for those with sluggish bowels or in need of a sweeter treat. The possibilities here are...

Carob Bobbs are a nice little "no chocolate" treat which makes a perfect lunch box addition for a child or adult. The combination of almonds, coconut, honey and carob powder...

If you're after a recipe for a gluten free fruit cake do try this one! This cake tastes wonderful and is 100 percent gluten free. It will keep just like...

This German chocolate cake recipe is 100 percent gluten-free and wheat-free. Who doesn’t like a nice piece of delicious chocolate cake? You have come to the right place if you’re...

What person does not like chocolate chip cookies? Here is an easy to follow gluten-free cookie recipe for gluten-free and wheat-free chocolate chip cookies which is simple to make at...

Are you interested in making tasty gluten-free side dishes? OK, conventional pasta is off limits. But who cares, there are so many different side-dish options that your choices are vast...

You'll find this page to be most informative if you are new to going gluten free, even if you are experienced at GF baking there is bound to be some...

Who said that gluten-free bread had to taste awful and have the texture of a brick? This bread recipe was given to me by a strictly gluten-free patient who wishes...

A Heavenly Gut-Friendly Dessert: Homemade Strawberry Yogurt Delight If you're looking for a gut-friendly dessert recipe that’s both delicious and easy to make, this homemade strawberry yogurt treat is pure...

Breakfast is the first meal of the day, typically consumed in the morning. The word is a compound of “break” and “fast”, referring to the conclusion of fasting since the previous day’s...

What Do You Drink With Detox? The Potassium Broth Potassium Broth is a kind of soup made from vegetables (root vegetables in particular), which are rich in many minerals, including...

Indian Chai tea, with its rich blend of spices and comforting warmth, has been a beloved beverage for centuries. Originating from India, this aromatic tea offers not just a delightful...

“You must drink eight glasses of water a day” you will have heard all your life. Healthy diet and nutrition as well as exercise is the key to good health,...

How to Bake Perfect Sourdough Bread Sourdough bread is a favorite starter in many fancy restaurants, often served with a small bowl of olive oil for dipping. Its unique taste...

Blueberry and walnut muffins are my favourite muffins. Here is a good recipe which includes spelt flour and oatmeal, and I find this a good combination for those with high...

Banana and Mango muffins taste fantastic, and are a nice variation to just plain banana muffins. Especially good if you can get a few cheap ripe (or near over-ripe) muffins...

Banana and Wheatgerm Muffins offer a delicious twist on the classic banana muffin. The addition of wheat germ enhances the flavor and adds a nutritious boost, although some vitamin E...

Banana muffins are a favourite with many children in particular, but enjoyed equally by adults. Good for school lunch boxes! This recipe involves rice flour instead of plain white flour....

Feijoas make beautifully moist cakes and loaves.  Try these cupcakes, they are so good for children's party treats. You will find that at different times of the year, certain fruits...

Enjoy the Flavours of Autumn with This Feijoa Pie Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year, especially when it comes to cooking. The crisp air and the...

If you know me, you'll know I live in New Zealand. NZ is synonymous with kiwi (fruit) and feijoas.  The best time to enjoy these delicious fruit is autumn (fall)....

Want Your Cake and Eat It Too? This Sugar Free Christmas Cake is an excellent version of the Christmas Cake which is normally laden with sugar (but very nice nevertheless)....

Try these scones, be sure to use fresh pumpkin. A great family recipe. These pumpkin scones are best served warm with a little unsalted butter smeared across the top.

Sesame biscuits are delicious and very easy to make. Sure, you can buy the commercial sesame biscuits, but you will find that they have often been made with cheap commercial...

Perfect for any meal, this favorite recipe: Green Bean and Mushroom Stir Fry is a delicious and nutritious dish. Green beans are a nutritious powerhouse, rich in iron, magnesium, and...

Healthy Stir Fry Cabbage: Chinese Style Cabbage Chinese Style Cabbage is popular dish. Stir-frying offers a significant advantage by quickly cooking the dish, locking in nutrients, and partially steaming the...

Calling all Thai food lovers! You're going to love this Thai Style Beef and Vegetables dish. If you enjoy the  flavors and fresh ingredients of Thai cuisine, you’re in for...

Have you ever tried a chicken stir fry? If you haven’t yet, investing in a quality carbon steel wok is a great start—steer clear of aluminum or Teflon-coated woks for...

Chop Suey literally means “assorted pieces” in Chinese.) This dish is one of my favourite Chinese meals, is a dish consisting of meats often chicken, fish, beef, shrimp (aka: prawns)...

  A Delicious and Nourishing Soba Noodle Soup Recipe   Looking for an easy and delicious soup recipe? This Soba Noodle Soup Recipe is a perfect choice. Not only is...

  A Flavorful and Quick Thai-Inspired Leek and Potato Soup Recipe   Looking to elevate a classic soup with bold flavors? This Thai-Inspired Leek and Potato Soup Recipe is exactly...

Eric’s much loved Dutch mother, Vera, passed away in 2009. Vera was a prolific cook and enjoyed making many traditional Dutch recipes for her large family, and meals like pea...

Pumpkin soup is a very satisfying soup. It can be a great meal in the cooler months, especially when served with fresh crusty bread and butter!

A salad is any of a wide variety of dishes including vegetable salads; salads of pasta, legumes, eggs, or grains; mixed salads incorporating meat, poultry, or seafood; and fruit salads....

Asian dishes are as delightful to eat as they are healthy, and most all ingredients are available at any large supermarket or grocery store. Visit your local Asian store to...