The debate continues. Butter or Margarine? Is butter bad raising your risk of heart attack? Is margarine made from the same molecules as plastic? Which one is more likely to give you cancer? Public opinion is currently leaning away from processed foods and towards whole foods, which in general, is a good thing. But can butter be included in this category of healthful whole foods? To answer this question EPW Dietitian Melanie Sharpe lays out the facts.
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I’ve been wanting to share these photos with you since they were captured just 2 weeks after our gorgeous Aria came into the world! We’ve got them back, enjoyed gazing on them ourselves, and now we are so excited to share them with you! We are so pleased with them. I’ve shared a few of the photos on social media as a sneak peak, but here’s some fresh ones and a little about our behind the scenes from the day. I’ve also paired up with the incredible photographer that captured these special moments for us, Afton from Afton Fife Photography, to give away an amazing newborn, family or lifestyle shoot to one lucky person. This is valued at over $2000, which makes it the BIGGEST PRIZE I’VE EVER GIVEN AWAY ON THE BLOG! It’s a caps-worthy level of excitement for you, because I’d love for you to enjoy your own family photos as much as we have enjoyed ours!
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Retail therapy is legit. Shopping refreshes me! It doesn’t have to be shopping for myself, it can be for gifts too – in fact I probably enjoy that more! Maybe it’s because one of my love languages is gifts? Can you relate? Well, there’s a few good sales on at the moment, so I thought I would put together a little post with some things I love right now, along with some fab sales in case you feel like a little pick-me-up shop too! Note I’ve included a bit of everything – for her, him, the kids and home and living.
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You know those Friday night feels when all you want to do is snuggle up on the couch in your PJ’s, watch Netflix and inhale a block of chocolate? Now you can enjoy the chocolatey deliciousness without the guilt thanks to my healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss Balls! Perfect for parties, lunch boxes, or as an after-dinner snack, this quick and tasty treat is sure to satisfy those sugar cravings without compromising your waistline- can I get an AMEN?! They are gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free.
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I’m not much of a salad fan when it comes to winter, the cold days leave me longing for more hearty dishes like this Winter Warming Chicken and Nutty Seasonal Vegetables dish. This is a simple but flavoursome combination that’s enjoyable for all the family and great to cook ahead of time for lunches or dinners during the week. It also freezes quite well too.
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These banana bread muffins are a great lunch box addition or something to whip up when your friends are coming around for afternoon tea. They’re gluten free, sugar free and high in protein. Thankfully, this doesn’t equate to a lack of flavour or weird textures. They passed Reis’ taste test and even made it to the ‘make it again list’. Finn was impressed too, so they’re kid friendly! I love making these as a nourishing snack for the family that sneaks in lots of fibre! Give them a try, the recipe is below.
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As I prepare myself to get back into my fitness and running post birth, I am motivating myself with a few new gadgets and some gorgeous, comfortable, tech filled running gear. I ran a half marathon in a decent time 7 months after my last birth so I would love to be able to back up that (crazy) effort – I had better book a race so I actually do it! From watches to shoes to running apps, here’s the running tech of 2019 that I am loving and am excited to get to work in.
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When it comes to mother and baby skin care products, I’m very particular. I am passionate about using safe, well-researched and correctly labelled products. I am pleased to share that endota spa has just released an impressive mother and baby range, endota OrganicsTM nurture. It has been developed alongside Dr Hayley Dickinson BSc (Hons), PhD to be safe, gentle and as close to nature as possible. The products are certified organic, natural and free from animal testing with the aim to support a mother and baby’s skin during the critical stages of development.
I’ve tried and tested these products and would love to share more with you about why this is a premium range for mother and baby, as I know many of you are either mother’s, mother’s to be or know a special woman on this journey.
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It’s getting to that time of the year, summer has passed and the early autumn days are bringing some overcast, cooler days. It’s actually beautiful weather to get outside – not stinking hot, but not too cold. Many of us are enjoying outdoor exercise, picnics in the park, or even making the most of those…
Turning a house into a home is hardly a result of obtaining pretty material possessions. It’s the love between those who dwell within those walls, however they are constructed, wherever they are constructed, that makes a house a home. Our house is made a home as Reis and I seek God, for God is love…
I am so excited because the first of the high quality, early season Mr KP Mangoes (they’re of the Kensington Pride variety) are hitting Australian supermarkets in September! For all those (like me) who have been waiting since last summer to taste the golden bliss, wait no longer! These have an exceptional aroma, one that…
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