All posts tagged protein
Mini microwave peanut pumpkin protein cake.
Chef Amber Shea is a writer and Chef from Kansas City, Missouri. She was named HOT RAW CHEF of 2011 By Living Light International . Amber primarily eats a Vegan and Raw diet. She received her Chef training at the …
Food labels are so confusing… Not anymore
Buy it or don't buy it? All you want to know is what's in that wretched pot of yoghurt. But when you're faced with columns of figures on
Fresh FYI: Amaranth
The latest in our Fresh FYI series looking at so-called superfoods and what they are all about! Revered by the Aztecs as the ‘grain of the gods’ – amaranth
Nature’s egg-cellent fuel
Nature knows best and when it comes to fueling our bodies there is nothing more egg-cellent than an egg! Make eggs your breakfast of choice and join New
Know your egg
Eggs contain the highest quality protein you can buy, and are packed with vitamins and minerals What’s in an egg? Selenium (antioxidant which protects our body and immune system) Folate (for
What’s not to love about nuts?
If you’re not already nuts about nuts, then the people behind Alison’s Pantry are out to convert you. A new ‘I love nuts’ campaign is underway to encourage New Zealanders
Why do we eat eggs?
Adding an omelette recipe to the website, it struck me that it's a bit nuts we humans eat eggs so readily. Why does one eat fowl reproduction? Humans have
Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad
This delicious chicken, cranberry and almond salad is a great mix of flavours and textures that come together to make a filling salad full of protein. Cranberries do
Banana most wasted
The superfood fruit that help fights depression, anaemia, high blood pressure, heartburn and even hangovers is getting the snub! The humble banana has been identified as our most
Ceres Series: What are Lentils?
The latest in our Ceres Series looking at so-called superfoods and what they are all about! Brought to you in association with Ceres Organics. Lens-shaped and colourful... lentils have
Creamy Lentil Soup
Lentils are luscious! Lentil Soup provides the perfect antidote from the cooler weather and lentils are a good staple for your diet. They provide you with protein when
The Collective Probiotic Yoghurt Drinks
The Collective is New Zealand’s fastest growing gourmet yoghurt company that has been churning out the most udderly delicious, thick and creamy gourmet yoghurts since they launched in
Chickpea Salad
This chickpea salad is made of different ingredients and is bursting with colour, health, taste and flavour. Serve alone or with roasted veges, meat and hummus. Serves 4-6 "To insure
Go Nuttz Nuts and Snacks
Don’t let the season of comfort food and cosy-nights-in ruin your waistline – keep tasty and healthy Go Nuttz snacks at hand and you’ll feel great from the
How much protein do you need?
Here is a superb article from the Sydney Morning Herald about protein and how important it is in your daily diet. Steak and eggs for breakfast then!? I used
6 eggs a week is AOK
New Zealanders love eggs and can be reassured eating up to six eggs per week is recognised as a part of healthy, balanced diet for most people. Kiwis love
More reasons to give meat the chop
Meat and poultry are really good foods. They deliver a boost of protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins. But you certainly do not need to eat them every
Eggs on the rise
Eggs are going to cost us more as farmers battle to keep up with rising costs and a leap in demand. On average, a New Zealander eats about 200


























