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What Is The Paleo Diet?

Homo Sapiens, yes that’s you, have been around a long time. Millions of years in fact, but up until only about 10,000 years ago we were still running around with spears, hunting and foraging for our food. We’ve come along way in the last 10,000 years, and it’s not all good. We’ve changed how we […]

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Paleo Anzac Biscuits

Who doesn’t love a good anzac biscuit? This paleo Anzac biscuit is minus the oats, but is still choc full texture and flavour with the coconut nectar given them the lovely caramel taste. Refined sugar free and only 2 grams of sugar per biscuit! Ingredients ¾ Cup Almond Meal/Flour ½ Cup Tapioca Flour 2 Tbsp […]

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Broccoli Salad Recipe With Macadamia Mayonaise

This raw broccoli salad makes a nice change from your standard slaw with the addition of the apple giving it a hint of sweetness. Broccoli works just fine but use broccolini if you want to be posh The Macadamia Oil gives a delicate nutty flavour with a zing from the lemon. Many of the vitamins […]

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Kelp Noodles. Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Calorie

Kelp Noodles are a great way to reduce your carbohydrate intake while providing  unique nutritional benefits due to their rich mineral content, in particular iodine, a mineral critical in the functioning of the thyroid. Incorporating sea vegetables like Kelp Noodles into a meal is an enjoyable way of meeting the requirement for this important mineral, […]

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Health Benefits Of Coconut Oil

Whole books have been written on the many health benefits of Coconut Oil. Coconut Oil is unique in that the fat is predominantly composed of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs). MCFAs are found naturally in human breast milk. It is these fats which make Coconut Oil such a powerful addition to our diet. Consuming Coconut Oil […]

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Health Benefits Of Quinoa, ‘Mother’ Of All Grains

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] With one of the highest protein contents of plant based foods and containing all the essential amino acids, the benefits of Quinoa is especially helpful to those on a plant based diet. It is high in magnesium and iron and a good source of calcium and potassium. It is naturally gluten free. Sprouting […]

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Guide to Natural Sweeteners

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]If you’re wanting an alternative to highly refined sugars that have something more to offer nutritionally than just empty calories, then check out our range of natural sweeteners. We’ve put together a guide to help you find the right natural sweetener for you, whether it be raw, Vegan, low fructose or low calorie.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column […]

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Coconut Flour, The Healthy Bakers Best Friend

Coconut Flour is unique to bake with, the most significant difference to other flours is its incredible absorbency. For this reason you can’t just substitute Coconut Flour with wheat flour. It takes many more eggs and other liquids to make up a recipe using Coconut Flour. Unless you already have prior experience cooking with coconut […]

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Paleo Diet Food List

Your Paleo Diet Food List begins with fresh unprocessed foods such as meat, fish, eggs and lots of vegetables and fruit. The following paleo diet guide will help you find additional paleo friendly foods to accompany your meals, cook with, and flavour your paleo meals. At Food Compass we have already sorted through the products […]

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5 Great Uses For Apple Cider Vinegar

] 1.Drink a diluted tonic of Apple Cider Vinegar prior to eating to increase mineral absorption and decrease insulin and glucose spikes. Mix 1-2 Tablespoons with water or juice. 2.Use as a salad dressing to boost nutritional benefits from your greens. 3,Use as a hair rinse by mixing 1 part Apple Cider Vinegar to 1 […]