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Dom's chicken noodle soup recipe

Sun 23 Jun 2019

This homemade and easy to make chicken noodle soup recipe was created for our staff recipe book by student dietitian Dom. You can make this soup from scratch in under forty minutes, It is perfect for any day of the week, plus it's healthy, low calorie and filling, with delicious flavour! With...

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8 homemade nut-free lunchbox snacks and recipe's

Thu 13 Jun 2019

With nuts and anything containing even a trace of nuts being banned from all Australian schools it has changed the range of foods we can put in our kids lunchboxes. Finding healthy nut free snacks for the kids' lunchboxes can sometimes be a challenge. Here are 8 homemade nut free lunch box...

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Dom's Leek and potato soup recipe

Thu 6 Jun 2019

Dom's Leek and potato soup recipe is the perfect soup to make at any time of year, but it might be at its best when it's cold and wet outside and you need something hearty to warm you up.This easy to make potato and leek soup recipe was created for our staff recipe book by Deakin University...

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Pesto & Chicken Salad recipe

Tue 30 Apr 2019

This Pesto & Chicken Salad recipe was created for our staff recipe book by student dietitian Laura and Inspiro health promotion officer Toby. It has two possible ways to make the pesto component, one from Laura and one from Toby. If you are running short for time or can't access the needed...

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Roast Vegetable & Walnut Salad dietitian recipe

Thu 20 Dec 2018

This roast vegetable and walnut salad recipe from Deakin university dietitian Laura De Bolfo provides an excellent mix of micro and macro nutrients, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and protein. It's the perfect meal if you're trying to lose weight for Summer, and if you're not you'll still...

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Spanish baked eggs Inspiro dietitian recipe

Tue 18 Dec 2018

This recipe comes from Laura, our Deakin University student dietitian. These Spanish baked eggs are made with onion, fresh garlic, a dash of paprika, a pinch of chilli, tomatoes, beans, spinach and reduced fat cheese, The eggs are perfectly baked into the mixture and can be eaten for dinner,...

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Banana, vanilla and cinnamon healthy pancakes recipe

Wed 28 Nov 2018

This two ingredient banana pancakes recipe comes from one our Deakin University student dietitian Laura. It's a healthier (much healthier!) version of pancakes. Our senior dietitian Tracey has edited the article and provided some healthy tips.

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Risoni & broccoli pasta salad recipe

Mon 15 Oct 2018

Here at Inspiro we love to cook - so we decided to put together a staff recipe book. This is the first recipe from our soon to be released recipe book, and it's a favourite - it's very healthy but it also has plenty of protein (19.6 grams per serve) and only 19.3 grams of carbohydrate per serve.

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How to make a delicious, healthy meal from canned food or leftovers

Thu 20 Sep 2018

We’re talking canned goods and leftovers today. I love the convenience of canned goods, and also the ability to use ingredients that you have in storage and might have to throw out otherwise. I also hate wasting perfectly good leftovers, and lets be honest, we all do it from time to time.

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Chia, fruit and green health smoothie

Fri 14 Sep 2018

Green breakfast smoothie from Sam. This is my favourite smoothie combination for taste and health. I love the combination of chia seeds, fruit, lean protein and vegetables - and the great thing about it is you can't taste the vegetables - plus I feel a lot less guilty about my other eating...

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Ancient grains granola bars with honey and chia

Fri 31 Aug 2018

Ancient grains granola bars with honey and chia are deliciously healthy. These super seedy bars are not only super simple but also super delicious! That's a lot of supers - but in reality it's true, this is the perfect bar, it's ideal for a multitude of different occasions, places and...

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Inspiro dietitian approved salmon and sweet potato patties

Wed 22 Aug 2018

This is one of my back up, always in the cupboard meals and it's easy to make. Salmon and sweet potato patties are high in omega 3 (great for your brain and heart), they have good quality, low GI carbohydrate and can be served with whatever salad or vegetables you have on hand.

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Sweet potato brownies from dietitian Liam

Thu 16 Aug 2018

I know what you’re thinking, sweet potatoes in brownies… surely not? But I implore you, don’t knock this recipe until you’ve tried it! We’re encouraged to have veggies at every meal so why not have them for desserts too?

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Cheesy Vegemite scrolls - a kids' cooking test winner

Thu 28 Jun 2018

This weekend, my 8-year-old daughter Sunday and I tried making dietitian Liam's wholemeal cheesy vegemite scrolls. We followed the recipe for the wholemeal flour, and had our vegemite and grated tasty cheese ready.

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Hearty tomato and vegetable soup

Mon 25 Jun 2018

For a delicious, filling and healthy meal that I like to make at home have a look at this healthy tomato and vegetable soup approved by Inspiro dietitian Tracey. The treasure of ingredients in a single bowl of soup provides an excellent balance of carbohydrates, protein and fats as well as the...

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Homemade wholemeal cheesy Vegemite scrolls

Thu 21 Jun 2018

Hi all. Inspiro dietitian Liam here again with this week's recipe. Let’s face it, cheese and Vegemite are a delicious combination and what’s even better is that this recipe provides a delicious combination that’s also healthy. This is a simple, quick and cheap recipe that is a perfect snack for...

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How to make delicious and healthy homemade dips

Tue 12 Jun 2018

Store bought dips have preservatives, lots of salt and other additives, plus they've been in a jar for who knows how long... Why not make your own delicious, fresh and healthy dip. It's easier than you'd think. This recipe comes from Inspiro Dietitian Tracey Higgins.. Tracey is a university...

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Healthy and delicious banana, date and chia biscuits

Thu 17 May 2018

These biscuits aren’t your regular healthy flavourless biscuits, they’re soft, chewy and most importantly full of nutritious ingredients. They don’t take long to make and whether you’re having them for breakfast or as a snack throughout the day these biscuits are a healthy alternative to a food...

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Coco-date healthy bliss balls

Wed 28 Jun 2017

Luna White, Inspiro Counsellor After making these balls for a small event I had a request from a friend to share my recipe for my coco-date balls. So here it is. They've been very popular at work and with friends so I hope you enjoy. Coco-date healhty bliss balls 1 CUP fresh medjool...

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