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High Iron Baby Puree
by Dr Julie (PhD)
Introducing food high in iron to your baby is crucial. As our breast-milk and formula has only trace amounts of iron babies are born with enough iron stores to last them up until around six months of age, after which iron must be supplemented in their diet. As a really high source of haem iron (very easily absorbed) I am asked a lot about how and when to introduce meat into a baby. You can read...
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Easy Crab Curry
by Julie Bhosale
I cannot take credit for this one (thanks Hubby) but I can promise you that it is easy, it tastes amazing and little ones will get very excited about it. If the thought of working with and preparing a crab is a bit daunting don't worry! I have a vlog for you (coming Tuesday) that will help guide you with this.

Ingredients:
1 Tb Olive oil
1 Onion, diced
1 Tb Pre-crushed garlic
1 Tb Pre-crushed ginger
1...
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Spiced Meat Loaf
by Julie Bhosale
This is a little taster for you of one of the most popular recipes from my first cook book,
Healthy Easy Dinners for Busy Mums.
This meat loaf is an old school recipe with a bit of jazz. The spices and herbs can be easily adjusted to your liking and according to what you have in the cupboard. This can be made in the morning and re-heated for dinner and any leftovers make a great lunch option.
Ingred...
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Fear, Courage and Being an Author
by Julie Bhosale

The universe certainly works in mysterious ways. I find it no surprise that on the week of our one year anniversary for my first cook book (>Healthy Easy Dinners for Busy Mums) being released, the manuscript for my first published book is also due.
I have always loved writing and have dreamed of writing a published book for as long as I can remember. It was not however until a particular day when...
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Tips for the Perfect Platter
by Julie Bhosale
When I say perfect I really mean rustic and healthy. 'Perfect' just sounded great with 'platter' but you know what my style really is! We have Smushie’s second birthday this weekend (how did that happen, seriously) and a platter is one of best ways to feed guest regardless of the numbers.

So here are my tips to a pure and simple platter and yet another way to sneak some of those vegetables in to...
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Easy Beetroot Dip
by Julie Bhosale
The color of this dip is just incredible! It is one of the reasons I love beetroot so much. This dip will impress party guests with very minimal effort....and you will look like a domestic goddess.

This recipe uses the most simple ingredients with beetroot as the main base. It is a great way to boost vegetable intake up in a way that is so simple and actually fun! The hint of cumin really gives it...
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Dairy Free - Milk Alternatives
by Dr Julie Bhosale
Dairy is one of those very ‘grey’ areas when it comes to nutrition. On either side of the dairy argument there are positives and there are also points to consider.
Positives being that dairy is a great source of numerous nutrients such as protein, fat, calcium and vitamin D. Plus a number of dairy products like yoghurt actually put good bacteria back into your gut. On the other hand, dairy products...
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Almond, Kale & Strawberry Smoothie (DF)
by Julie Bhosale
This maybe my favourite smoothie creation to date - big call I know! A few simple ingredients which are packed full of nutrients and dairy free!

It is not a sweet smoothie. I do not think smoothies need to be packed full of fruit; remember fruit does still contain natural sugar. I have used strawberries here as they are high in antioxidants and a low in terms of natural sugar (you can read some of...
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New Goals - The Dreaming Part
by Julie Bhosale

The coming of the new year is a time we set a lot of new goals. Less work, warm months (or cold months sorry Northern Hemisphere!), family and Christmas all contribute to this being a natural time of reflection. When it comes to goal setting and news years resolutions there are a lot of practical strategies around how do this is. I have actually...
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Keeping My Promises
by Julie Bhosale

As we draw near the end of 2016 I cannot help but be in a reflective mood. It has been one of the most challenging years yet, though at the same time highly productive packed full of purpose, learning and growth. There is a lot for me to think about for next year.
I am a firm believer in the concept of life by design. That we are in the drivers seat of our lives. Luck is not something that just...
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Marriage - Five Years In Two Children Down
by Julie Bhosale
Life BC (Before Children)…Life with children is all our marriage knows – I fell pregnant while undergoing fertility testing about 2 months after we got married, pregnant against huge odds with sever polycystic ovarian syndrome, no period for over two years and was potentially facing three years or more of IVF.
I have this vague memory of ourselves in life BC, the two years together before tying the...
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Ice Cubes With A Twist!
by Julie Bhosale
Ice Ice Baby!!
Summer is coming and so is the heat! Keeping little ones hydrated is so important when it is hot.

Our current Ministry of Health Guidelines are for children to just have water or milk offered as drinks and if juice is given that this should be watered down. Sadly this is not always the case with 5000 children under the age of eight currently being admitted and going under a full...
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