Category Archives: Vive Health Nutrition

Protein Pancakes – The Protein Bread Co

For the pancakes, prepare The Protein Bread Co – Pancake Mix as instructed. These delicious gluten free pancakes are high in fibre, high in protein, and are low carb. I didn’t have cottage cheese, but substituted for 2 tbsp of … Continue reading

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Golden Mylk Latte

Turmeric is gaining a lot of attention at the moment! This therapeutic herb boasts anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties. Turmeric can be easily adapted into any diet, used in meals, baking, smoothies, and hot drinks – like this delicious Golden … Continue reading

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VIVE Clinic – Naturopath Bella Walton

What is Naturopathy? Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to health care, offering individualized treatment based on natural principles and supported by research-based evidence. This includes optimising diet and lifestyle practices, with the use of herbal medicine and nutriceuticals where … Continue reading

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Marilyn’s Nourishing Chicken & Leek Curry

This delicious recipe from Marilyn ticks all the right boxes: quick, easy, and nutrient dense! Perfect for an effortless mid-week meal. Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 500g organic chicken, cut into bite size pieces 2 large … Continue reading

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Exploring Alternatives to Standard Grains

The most industrialised grains in the world are corn, wheat and soy (which is technically not a grain, but a legume). They make up a large part of animal fodder and also regularly appear in the “Western” diet. However many … Continue reading

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Easy & Healthy Alternatives to Processed Foods

You’ve likely heard that processed foods are bad for our health, and while this isn’t always the case, there is a lot of truth to this statement. Many processed foods contain added and refined sugars, too much sodium, and suspicious … Continue reading

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Health Tips from 7 Top Fitness & Wellness Bloggers

As we enter the second month of the year, we thought we’d round up some health tips from 7 of the world’s most prolific health and wellness bloggers to help keep you on track with your health and fitness goals … Continue reading

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Vive Health “Clean Year, Clean Start” Giveaways

It’s a new year and for most people, a time to make “getting fit and healthy” a resolution. So what better way to kickstart a healthy 2016 than by entering our “Clean Year, Clean Start” Facebook giveaway? There are three healthy … Continue reading

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Pre-Pregnancy Diet and Lifestyle Tips

By Nutritionist Megan Crockart Are you thinking of becoming pregnant and are not sure what sort of changes you need to make to your diet and lifestyle before you fall pregnant? Before falling pregnant, it is best to make sure … Continue reading

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A Guide to Mindful Eating

Eating is a fundamental activity that allows our bodies to gain the nutrients and vitamins that we need to function in the day-to-day. But how many of us are actually present when we eat? How many of us are trying … Continue reading

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Beat the Spring Allergy and Hay Fever Season – The Natural Way

Spring is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be an uncomfortable time for many people. This is because cases of allergies and hay fever surge during spring and can make your life tough for weeks on … Continue reading

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Best Ways to Add More Greens to Your Diet

“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” – Michael Pollan There’s no denying that a plant-based diet is one of the healthiest on the planet, especially one jam packed full of leafy green vegetables that are nutrient-dense, full of fiber, … Continue reading

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Spiced Cauliflower with Lentils and Brown Rice

Ingredients: 1/2 cauliflower – cut into smallish pieces 1/2 tspn each of mustard seeds and cumin seeds 1 onion 1/2 tin brown lentils 1-2 cups cooked brown basmati rice Olive oil for frying Dressing – yoghurt/coconut yoghurt 2 parts to … Continue reading

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Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Sauce and Parsnip Mash

Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 large leeks, chopped 6 garlic cloves, crushed 4 carrots, sliced 6 lamb shanks seasoned flour (can be rice flour) 1 x750ml bottle red wine 600ml tomato passata 200ml beef stock 1 bouquet … Continue reading

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Ginger Manuka Tea

If you’ve been struck with a cold or just suffering the winter blues, this ginger manuka tea will soothe the discomfort and help you recover. Ingredients: 1L water Thumb size piece of ginger, grated 1/2 thumb size piece of turmeric, … Continue reading

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Brainfood Acai Bowl

Ingredients: 2 Amazonia acai pure sachets 1 banana 1 scoop carob protein or any protein of choice 100ml water maca – to taste lucuma – to taste mesquite – to taste Directions: Blend until smooth. Sprinkle with oats, strawberries and … Continue reading

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Megan’s Morning Wraps

 Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ghee 500g Organic grass-fed beef mince 1 leek, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 carrot, diced 1 celery stick, diced Handful frozen peas 1-2 teaspoons Mexican chilli powder 2 tablespoons chicken stock 1 tablespoon tomato paste … Continue reading

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Healthier Anzac Biscuits

Ingredients: (makes 20 biscuits) 1 1/2 cups uncontaminated rolled oats 1/2 cup organic desiccated or flaked coconut 1/2 cup flaked or chopped almonds 3 tablespoons cold pressed coconut or olive oil 2 1/2 tablespoons honey  or rice syrup 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

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Guilty-Pleasure Salted Caramel Chocolate Slice

For the base 1/2 cup walnuts 1/3 cup almond meal 3 tbs. coconut oil 2 tbs. raw cacao 1 tbs. 100% maple syrup For the caramel filling 1 1/2 cups dates 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 … Continue reading

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Green Carrot Juice

Ingredients 2 carrots 1 apple 2 sticks celery 1/2 a lemon, juiced 1 piece of ginger 1 teaspoon Amazonia Raw Greens Juice the carrots, apple, celery and ginger in a cold pressed juicer. Stir through the Amazonia Raw Greens and … Continue reading

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