This year is the very first year that Little M got excited about Christmas. Previously, we just decorated the tree and opened gifts on Christmas day and enjoyed some family time. This year she wanted to write a letter to Santa and asked for a horse and a dinosaur for one of her school friends. She even admitted … Continue reading ….”Counting down to Christmas 2018″
Exercise - physical torture you put your body through to proof you can. I always enjoyed an active lifestyle - but working out on my own - I am just so bad with motivating myself. Before we got married we use to go to the gym daily and I loved it. I would have somebody … Continue reading ….”Exercise”
Low carb kids - growing into healthy adults This is a very controversial topic in South Africa, considering the whole Tim Noakes saga. I still find it unbelievable that majority of people think it is better to feed their kids sugar, wheat and other nasty chemical ingredients than whole and healthy food. In South Africa, … Continue reading ….” Low carb kids”
Let's be honest, nobody loves food allergies. It is the most frustrating "illness" to deal with. In our case, we started a low carb lifestyle to help us to cope with food allergies. We have shared our story before. Living with food allergies can be both a blessing and a curse. We were forced to … Continue reading ….”Food Allergies”
How do you create lasting memories? Why do we remember certain events or moments better than others? Is it just genetically - some people have better memories or is there something else to it? I am all about making memories. Most of the time the moment I remember the best is not the one that … Continue reading ….Happy Holiday (#14)
Strawberries - tempting red berries with spectacular taste and sweetness Little M is addicted to strawberries! She can eat them day and night, and we have to fight her just to get a bite. Needless to say - our strawberry plants need to work overtime to meet our demand. Berries, including strawberries, are rich in antioxidants … Continue reading …. “Strawberries”
Freezer meals - the only way to survive a busy lifestyle, the low carb way By now you should know that I enjoy meal prep. To me, a few extra hours in the kitchen saves me time and money when things are a but hectic at home. We haven't done a proper meal prep … Continue reading ….”Freezer meals”
EoE - a chronic, allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus (the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach). It occurs when a type of white blood cell, the eosinophil, accumulates in the esophagus. Yes how can anybody love a disease that causes so much stress on a daily basis. Well, this is our reality, this … Continue reading ….” EoE”
Motherhood - The hardest job you will ever have....the most rewarding job you will ever have. So over the weekend we celebrate Mothers day, and I thought it would be a good time to reflect on my motherhood journey so far. I must admit, our journey has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride but … Continue reading ….”Motherhood”
Meal Plan - A guide to inform you what to eat, when, and how much. I see people constantly asking about the perfect LCHF meal plan. What should we eat when, and how much? There is no easy way to say this, but here goes - there is no "one size fits all" LCHF meal … Continue reading ….Meal plans
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