JulieBhosaleAchive

These little balls are packed full of Omega 3 goodness, perfect for keeping your energy levels up and can make a great snack to take for morning tea/coffee groups instead of usual high-sugar options! I will warn you though they are NOT SWEET! So for those that are used to sweeter snacks they may seem a bit bitter - you can add a tablespoon of honey instead of water to help with this while you are trying to cut down your sugar load :) Ingredients: 2 cups walnuts, halves or pieces 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup coconut, shredded 2/3 cup premium cocoa powder 8-10 fresh dates, pitted and coarsely chopped 2-4 tablespoons water (or as required) Pinch of salt Directions: 1. Combine the walnuts, sunflower seeds, dates and coconut in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse for 30 to grind the ingredients. 2. Add the cocoa powder, salt, and water to the bowl and process until the mixture forms a paste (you may need to add a bit of extra water but do so a teaspoon at a time). 3. Roll the mixture into sm...

On Saturday my wonderful mother in law had agreed to look after Arjun in the afternoon for a few hours so I could get some extra sleep in and do some work. I was extremely grateful for this. However, when she came to pick him she asked me a question I have been dreading and avoiding “is it ok if I give him MacDonald’s for dinner?”…..NOOOOOOOOO!!! My mind, heart and body screamed. Both in response to this question but also I just did not want to be asked. I am not ready for this battle yet. Arjun is 21months old and thus so far he has never eaten takeaways in his life. My husband and I do not eat them – I am dead-set against them. Not only for their sever lack of nutrients and high toxic load that such foods place on the body but for a much bigger reason. I believe that takeaways are destroying an integral part of family life. That they provide an easy out which does not encourage habits to form around planning, preparing and cooking food. Children brought up on a large amount of takeaw...