It has been a little while since we have posted anything on GOOD TO EAT but we haven't been resting on our laurels. We have developed an

There is so much nutritional goodness you can pack into a salad. This GOOD TO EAT Greens and Sprouts Salad, for example, contains vegetables as well as your more traditional salad greens. I lightly steamed some broccoli pieces and added them to a delicious mix of four different types of lettuce leaves, both green and red. Added in some capsicum some bean sprouts, walnuts and coconut chips for a little bit of texture. A drizzle of olive oil to finish along with a pinch of pink

Yes, we have included recipes for low carb bread so that you can enjoy a piece of breakfast toast or a lunchtime sandwich. There is no reason why living a low carb lifestyle would deprive you of these pleasures. However, let’s think outside the box for a moment, the sandwich box…. It has been said many a time that deconstructing a dish highlights the individual flavours that make up the whole recipe. By entirely eliminating the bread component of the humble sandwich we can cr

Spring is in the air! I love this time of year. Down here in Tassie the days are getting longer and it’s a little easier getting up in the morning, not so frosty. The garden is starting to come to life. Overnight my plum tree has burst into bloom. Now is the perfect time to get into the garden and plant your herbs and vegetables. Check out this great website that outlines what we should be planting at different times of the year. You can also subscribe to get monthly remin

There is no doubt that cooking with fresh produce makes such a difference to your meal. We are so fortunate to have great farmers markets all over our fair country. There is nothing I love more than grabbing my basket and heading off to my local market to see what is on offer and plan my weekly menu around the gorgeous seasonal produce available. It's a win win situation: you are supporting your local farmers and community and you reap the benefits of fresh, lovely produce

Not too fussed on lettuce in your salad all the time? Cucumbers are a great way to give your taste buds a break and get some refreshing crunch into your meals. We have two new cucumber recipes with some delicious dressings in our Sides and Salads menu. Try them out! Thai Cucumber Salad If you want some crunch with a Thai inspired zing, this salad will give you what you are looking for. It does take a little time to create so make sure you are organised for this one. It is wel

Transitioning to a low carb lifestyle does not mean that you need to miss out on some of your favourite taste sensations, in fact the more variety of foods that you are willing to try, the better. Here are some tricks on how to tantalise your taste buds without compromising on your health. Nicole Avena in her clip “How Sugar Affects the Brain” explains how the brain processes different tastes – check out her clip here. Sugar has a powerful affect on the brain and can become a

It’s been a slow transition in our household but we are well on our way to eating more real food and making healthier choices. I hate to admit it, but my children were eating way too much processed foods with added sugar. I have 3 children and 2 are quite fussy eaters so in order to not cause a rebellion I have slowly made some changes over time to reduce the processed foods and replace them with delicious real foods. Take, for example, breakfast. The first step I took was

Are you inspired to be a "JERF"? Are you being inspired to make some changes to they way your family eats? Even just small changes can be make a difference over time. At Good To Eat we are "JERF" fans. That is, "Just Eat Real Food". By lowering the processed foods in your diet and cooking with whole foods you can make a huge difference to your health. Have a look at this link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/78372192/dilworths-new-diet-a-recipe-for-succ

We are passionate about nutrition. We love fresh, real food cooked from scratch and beautifully served. While there is no doubt that home cooking is healthier, it is becoming more obvious with an increasing body of research that what we are eating is equally important. There is overwhelming research results telling us that low fat eating with an overabundance of refined carbohydrates is not the way to go and may be responsible for a large proportion of diet related disease. T