JulieBhosaleAchive

I always have a batch of home-made muffins made and in the freezer - I find they go a lot faster with two monkeys now! They provide a fast, easy and healthy snack which I can grab while on the go, and these particular muffins I literally lived on while breast-feeding (and expressing) Smushie. These muffins are packed full of nutrients to help with breastfeeding, giving a boost of protein and essential fatty acids from the walnuts and LSA. In particular, LSA (ground mix of linseeds, sunflower seeds and almonds) provides the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6, B vitamins and fiber. It contains no wheat, gluten, artificial colours, preservatives or chemical additives - a great product to have in your home! You can get LSA from most health food shops and supermarkets today (pictured below). This recipe also contain no refined sugar and is one of my one-bowl wonders - it's not fancy but it sure is fast - just add, mix and bake!! Ingredients: 3 bananas 1 and 1/4 cups of whole-meal...

Valentines Day is coming up! I know that it is super commercialised now but hey in the busyness of life, especially with children, it does not hurt to have a decent excuse to put some time into those that you love, especially your partner. I actually created this recipe when Smushie was a newborn and I was often up late at night feeding him....little monkey still likes a middle of the night feed! Using only four ingredients and free of refined sugar these little heart chocolates will be a sure winner for a home-made Valentines Day pressie! You will need a chocolate mold - for those in New Zealand I found a large variety at Spotlight for approximately $10 (bargain!) Ingredients: 1/2 cup of coconut oil 1/2 cup of coco powder 1 tsp of vanilla extract 3-4 Tb of honey   Directions: 1. Melt coconut oil in a saucepan. 2. Add the other ingredients (coco powder, vanilla extract and honey) mix well together - stir constantly until smooth. 3. Spoon into molds and place into the fridge for an ...

Sahan Raj Bhosale - Saturday 17 th Jan 2015, 11.10pm The birth of our second son was quite different to that of our first – which was a fairly text book natural birth.  Most of you will have read my earlier blogs ( 37 weeks and 39 weeks ) about the challenges I encountered during the later stages of my pregnancy with pelvic athropathy which meant I needed to be induced. It was a very surreal experience waking up and knowing that this was the day our baby would be born (or at least by the end of the weekend). We got to the hospital just before 7.30am and was greeted by my midwife – boy was I glad to see her after an agonising time dealing with the maternity system without her. She explained the process of an induction, the possible risks and complications. I nearly backed out at that point. Her words “we are messing with nature” ringing in my ears – this was not what I wanted. Then I went to move from the bed and shock waves of pain from my pelvis reminded me exactly why I was doing t...

This will highly likely be my last blog before I become a mum again. I will be completely honest I did not think I would get this far. I am now 39 weeks and 2 days pregnant. This is a common theme among most of my pregnancy blogs as you will have no doubt picked up! This blog follows on from the one I wrote nearly two weeks ago  (read here ). I am a qualified health professional but I am first and foremost a mum. I hope that in sharing my thoughts and emotions with you, it may help another pregnant mum out there who like me, is worried, anxious and excited all in one. [caption id="attachment_897" align="aligncenter" width="168"] 39 Weeks + 2 Days[/caption] To look back and think for the last 9 weeks I have battled with pelvic a rthropathy which has been very sever in the last few weeks….how can I explain the marathon I feel like I have been running day in and day out. Pelvic pain has just become part of every day life for me, I almost cannot imagine what...

  These fritters are nothing fancy but are very versatile, you could have them any time of day and are super easy to pop into a lunch box. Plus they are a good way to sneak in some good greens and include mint which is especially beneficial for keeping your immune system strong and aiding digestion. I actually created these fritters very pregnant with Smushie and I cooked up extra to pop in the freezer for his impeding arrival!   Ingredients: 2 cups of frozen peas (I used mint flavoured frozen peas) 2 Eggs 1/2 C Milk 1 C of whole-meal flour 3 tsp of baking powder 100g (approx) of feta cheese, cut into small cubes 2-3 large spinach leaves chopped finely 1/4 c (approx) of fresh mint leaves, chopped Handful of grated Edam cheese (optional, or a good substitute if you do not have feta in the house!) Directions: 1. Defrost peas in a bowl of water in the microwave, drain and set aside. 2. In a large bowl add eggs, milk, flour and baking powder, whisk together (a hand whisk is perfec...

Tomatoes are a rich source of vitamins A and C and folic acid. They contain a wide array of beneficial nutrients and antioxidants, including alpha-lipoic acid, lycopene, choline, folic acid, beta-carotene and lutein. Alpha-lipoic acid helps the body to convert glucose into energy. Lycopene is the antioxidant that gives tomatoes their rich red color and is our major source of this micro-nutrient. Choline is an important nutrient found in tomatoes that helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory. Choline also assists in the absorption of fat (a fat-soluble vitamin). I have a recipe for you, adapted from one of Jamie Oliver’s, which I hope provides you with a different (and tasty way) to include tomatoes into your diet. This is a slightly ‘more complicated’ recipes, especially if you have not worked with filo-pastry before but after you have made it a couple of times it’s a great little meal to make up on the weekend and have last the week for lunches and/or fast dinners. Ingre...

It is important for me to talk to you about goal setting. Not just because it is the New Year – there is never a perfect time to set a goal…but if there was a time the New Year is a very natural time to do so…It is important I talk about goal setting because this is the first step to you achieving your health and wellbeing dreams, especially in regards to your nutrition. This is the fuel you provide your body, your growing baby’s body and your children’s bodies with. Change is DARN HARD. Even for those that you think it comes easy for. As human beings we resist change. Your nutrition and health goals may be big or small. It really does not matter (and who gets to say they are big or small anyway) – what matters is how you go about achieving them. So let’s start today. Working in the health industry for over 10 years now I have seen it all when it comes to goal setting. Being a highly goal-orientated myself I have learnt a few tricks in regards to setting great goals here are my top ti...