Be Healthy with the Acai Berry

February 1, 2010 by Smart Diva Online  
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You may have heard that the Acai (pronounced Ah-Sigh-ee) berry is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. It is a small, round fruit that is black to purple in color, resembling a small grape or blueberry. Often called the Purple Berry, it is found in the large palm trees deep within the [...]

Veggie and Sweet Caramel Slice (Egg & Nut free)

December 8, 2009 by Smart Diva Online  
Filed under Little Devils' Delights

This recipe is a delicious Holiday treat to offer your guests. It was a traditional Caramel Slice recipe that I adapted to reduce the dairy and hide a few veggies into. This one is also very popular with the grandparents.
Base Ingredients:
1 cup plain flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup desiccated coconut
60 grams melted butter [...]

Secret Sausage Rolls

December 6, 2009 by Smart Diva Online  
Filed under Little Devils' Delights

Originally my mother’s recipe, I’ve adapted it to be egg free for my daughter, and at the same time, hid some vegetables in it. Plus it has a dairy free option that I’ll share with you.

My Secret Sausage Rolls are famous in my Mum’s group in Adelaide, Australia for being devoured instantly, let alone trying [...]

Eat Smart, Start Fresh

November 9, 2009 by Smart Diva Online  
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Clean out the fridge and clear out the cupboards to make room for a new healthy diet. Expand your choices of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes to improve your health and avoid foods that increase your risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes, to name a few. Create a satisfying long-term healthy eating plan [...]

You Are What You Eat

October 22, 2009 by Smart Diva Online  
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It is a truth, universally accepted, that 85% of the way your body looks is what you put into it. Literally. Exercise alone cannot guarantee a drastic reduction of body fat and excess weight. You need a good, healthy long-term eating plan and keep it consistent.
Following a specific diet program like Weight Watchers, Atkins, and [...]