Mission Nutrition Blog

5 easy ways to tame your appetite and overcome food cravings

Do you feel unsatisfied after a meal, reach for the sugar to get you through that 3pm slump or sift through the pantry once the kids are in bed? Feeling unsatisfied after a meal means you are more likely to build a habit of unnecessary snacking, often including sugary foods.

Kumara, Salmon and Corn Fritters

Try this delicious twist on a fritter by Healthy Food Guide.  A must try!

How to make Kombucha

Kombucha is a delicious fermented drink which is easy to make yourself and is low in sugar (the sugar you add is used up by the SCOBY during fermentation).

Healthy Food Guide Chocolate Brownie

Who doesn’t love a good bit of Chocolate Brownie!?  Especially great warm straight out of the oven!

Chocolate, Oat and Nut No-Bake Slice

Check out this yummy no-bake slice that doesn't have as much chocolate in it as you would think! Easy to Make in the food processor...

A happier journey to a healthier you

It’s not uncommon to feel that extra weight ‘sneaks up on us’. The weather starts to cool down, we reach for our favourite jeans and.. eek! The zip just won't go up. 

So what should we do?

Fish Tacos

A nice light scrumptious dinner or lunch idea with fish (or chicken)!

Summer Lamb Salad

I specialise in speed cooking and this is one of my faves. With garden salad vegetables being in season, the cost fits my budget too!

Healthy Habits for the year ahead!

Rather than launching head first into oversized and unrealistic goals which will have probably gone by the wayside by March, here is a more effective approach to set yourself up for a happy, healthy year ahead.

Amy's top 10 pantry must haves to feel and look your best!

Having a well-stocked pantry is key to making the healthy choice an easy choice, saving you time and money. There are plenty of “health-foods” out there, but you don’t need to invest in the latest fad or trend to keep on top of things.

Tandoori Chicken and Lentil Salad

Lentils are a great source of soluble fibre, making them beneficial for lowering cholesterol and preventing heart disease. They also pack a mighty protein punch and are high in folate, manganese, iron and phosphorus. They are an easy, cost-effective way to bulk out meals and they soak up any flavours you put them with.

Food Diary

Food diaries can be an important method for tracking food consumption and can support a variety of goals, including weight loss, healthier food choices, detecting deficiencies, identifying allergies, and determining foods that trigger other symptoms.

Eating for Exercise

Sadly, you can’t out run a bad diet. The food we eat provides the fuel our bodies need for training, competing and recovering and whether you are an athlete or recreational exerciser, it is important to effectively maintain your energy levels to make sure your body is able to function properly.

Banana and Coconut Loaf

This delicious loaf is perfect for every occasion!

It makes a great morning or afternoon tea snack or you can easily make it then freeze it in slices so you can pull out one slice at a time as needed.

Why do I feel tired all the time?

It seems lots of us are suffering from endemic levels of tiredness and lack energy. The truth is there are some very good reasons for feeling chronically tired.

Banana Berry Chocolate Oats

A delicious warm breakfast all year around, you can make this as a batch for just you or the whole family.