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A Delightful Balance

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Address: Level 5/428 George Street 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 A delicious salad I learnt from a Swiss-Italian friend years ago. Rocket, grapes & Parmesan dressed with extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic, salt & pepper. The red capsicum is my little addition. A great side dish to a Spag Bol or any pasta dish really! #food #delicious #cook #italianfood #salad #summerfood #nutrition #healthyeating #wellness #dinner #simplecooking #eatrealfood #balance #nutritionist #eatwell #wholefoods #recipe

24.01.2022 #challengeaccepted #womensupportingwomen Thanks for nominating me @olga.bokalova Here’s to all the inspiring women in my life!

23.01.2022 @rheakeni makes my fruit muffins better than me now! I have taught her well. Now to teach her to cook all the other meals around here. Click below for the recipe if you’d like some healthy baking inspiration this weekend. Have a lovely Sunday! https://www.adelightfulbalance.com//simple-healthy-fruit-m... #baking #breakfast #healthy #proudmum #cookingwithkids #weekend

22.01.2022 Perfect dish for a rainy Sydney Sunday. Chicken, potato & chickpea stew, Indian-style, for a stick-to-your-ribs, nourishing comfort meal. Recipe... Rub skinned chicken drumsticks with turmeric & salt and set aside. Fry some garlic, onions & ginger in olive oil. Add canned or fresh chopped tomatoes/tomato puree and powdered spices of your choice (turmeric, chilli, coriander, cumin, curry, garam masala etc), cook for a few minutes. Add chicken drumsticks and potato chunks with some more salt and cook in a slow cooker/on the cooktop/in the oven or in a pressure cooker which is my preferred method till the chicken is tender. Add canned chickpeas & cook a while longer. Serve warm. #delicious #comfortfood #stew #simplefood

21.01.2022 This view never ceases to amaze me! Gorgeous day in Sydney for a coastal walk. #beautifulday #gorgeous #sydney #coastalwalk #views #blueskies #amazing #spring #bonditocoogeewalk #nofilter

19.01.2022 Made chicken Fajitas for dinner last night. Build-them-yourself kinda meals always make for a fun family dinner, plus kids especially love being able to choose their own fillings and toppings. The leftovers are great for lunches + lunchboxes! For the Fajitas : - Rub sliced chicken thigh fillets with cumin powder, coriander powder, smoked paprika, salt and oil (chilli powder optional) for about 30 minutes. - Stirfry or chargrill the fillets.... - Stirfry sliced red onions and green/red/ yellow capsicum till softened and slightly caramalised. Season with some more of the spice mix and salt. - Combine the chicken and veggies & squeeze some lime juice. - Serve the filling with wraps of your choice (wholegrain, gluten-free, corn, lettuce cups etc) and optional toppings : sour cream, avocado/guacamole, homemade salsa, cheese, shredded lettuce, pickled jalapeños etc. #food #delicious #healthyeating #simplefood #mexicanfood #fajitas #wraps #choices #familydinner #nutrition #nutritionist #cook #recipe #eatwell #healthandwellness #wellbeing #nourish #lunchbox #lunch

19.01.2022 Nourishing spinach soup for super chilly weather in Sydney this weekend! I love the flavour of spinach and it gets particularly intense in a soup! The addition of coconut milk adds a delicious creamy sweetness. Recipe... Saute chopped garlic and onion in some olive oil, add chopped fresh spinach, let it just barely wilt, add some coconut milk, a pinch of nutmeg & blitz. Place it back in the pot, cook for a couple of minutes. Serve it unsieved with a little sea salt and a squeeze of lime juice. #delicious #healthyfood #soup #cook #recipe #healthyeating #wholefoods #holistic #food #wellbeing #weekend #naturalhealth #simplegoodness #healthandwellness #foodismedicine #comfortfood #naturalhealth #nourish #nutrition #nutritionist #sydney #winter

19.01.2022 This time last year, I was very fortunate to be invited to give a talk on women’s health Juanita Nielsen Community Centre, City of Sydney in Woolloomooloo for Women’s Health Week. For the goodie bags at this inspiring event, I was asked to create flyers for healthy weight management. Maintaining healthy weight can be unique for every individual, depending on age, gender, genetics, lifestyle etc. However, the basic principles of healthy nutrition are universal.... I have uploaded my tips on maintaining a healthy weight onto the blog section of my website. Do check them out. See Link Below. #health #wellness #wellbeing #womenshealth #WomensHealthWeek #healthyeating #nutrition #nutritionist #events #healthyweight #weightloss #weightlosstips #healthyeating #fitness #foodismedicine #sydneynutritionist #blog #healthylifestyle

18.01.2022 This Easter break is probably going to look very different to most of us. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, stay safe, stay home and maybe make something sweet. Here’s an old recipe for my rocky road bliss balls/squares/bars. ... Crush dates in a food processor. In a bowl combine the dates with roughly chopped dark chocolate, chopped cashews, coconut flakes, goji berries and dried cranberries. Roll them into balls or press the mix in a container and cut into squares or bars. Have a safe and happy holiday break. x #stayhome @ Sydney, Australia

18.01.2022 A day of running errands, getting through a mountain of spring cleaning , a lovely walk, feeling nervous about the US election and a really late lunch! Hope y’all are having a good Wednesday. Lentil and Quinoa salad : Drained canned lentils combined with cooked quinoa, chopped tomatoes, shallots, coriander & roasted pistachios dressed with lemon juice, maple syrup and sea salt.... #food #delicious #salad #vegan #healthyeating #eatwell #midweekmeals #lunch #nutrition #nutritionist #recipe #vegetarian #plantprotein #lentils #wholefoods #nourish

16.01.2022 A dish I used to make all the time, but haven’t made in a while. Shanghai pork noodles. It is adapted from a recipe I found in a @deliciousaus magazine years ago. I’ve used lean pork mince, but you can use turkey, chicken on beef mince. Bonus, anything with mince and noodles is always a hit with the kids. ... Recipe (Serves 4) Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup onion chopped finely 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped 1/2 tbsp ginger finely grated 3/4 cup green beans chopped 3/4 cup carrots chopped finely 500 gms lean pork mince 2 & 1/2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar 2 tsp roasted sesame oil 1 & 1/2 tsp sugar 3 cups egg noodles cooked Some chilli flakes and chopped spring onion greens Method 1. Heat the oil in a wide pan on medium high heat. 2. Fry the onion, garlic and ginger till translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes. Keep stirring to make sure they don’t burn. 3. Add the beans and carrots and fry till the vegetables are just tender. Keep stirring the whole time. 4. Add the mince, stir to combine, breaking it up as you stir. Stir-fry the mixture till the mince is cooked through -approximately 5-7 minutes. 5. Add all the sauces and sugar. Cook for a minute. 6. Add the noodles and stir well to combine. 7. Cook till warmed through. Divide into bowls and add the chilli flakes and chopped spring onion greens. Serve with extra black vinegar, chilli flakes and sliced cucumber on the side. #food #delicious #cooking #weeknightdinners #nutrition #eathealthy #goodfood #nutritionist #noodles #recipe #eatwell

15.01.2022 Made Biryani after a long time! Traditionally it is made with goat’s meat, but since it’s not easy to find mutton around here, made it with chicken instead. Biryani is a dish made with marinated spiced meat & Basmati rice slow-cooked together in a sealed earthen pot. It is believed to have originated in Persia and brought to the Indian sub-continent by the Mughals. This is my home-made simplified version : Marinate the chicken in yoghurt, ginger, garlic & spices overnight. P...arboil the rice with whole spices. Partly cook the marinated chicken on the cooktop. Layer the chicken, herbs, fried shallots & rice in a pan/pot and finish cooking on the cooktop or in a preheated oven. Serve with a cooling mint & yoghurt Raita and a salad. #food #delicious #cook #rice #biryani #indianfood #spicyfood #recipe #spices #onepotmeals #sundaynightdinner #comfortfood #healthandnutrition #nutritionist #eatrealfood

13.01.2022 Tempered semolina ‘Dhokla’. Dhokla is a fermented, steamed, savoury and sour cake from Gujarat in India. Traditionally it is made with rice and lentils fermented, ground and steamed. This is an easy Semolina version and is based on a recipe my mum sent me. Fine semolina combined with yoghurt, baking soda, salt, oil, grated ginger & crushed green chillies, steamed in a steamer and then tempered with oil, mustard seeds, asfoetida, curry leaves and green chillies.... This is the first time that I tried the semolina version and it turned out quite well. Thanks mum. Yamini Nathani #food #delicious #cook #recipe #healthyeating #snacks #indianfood #vegetarian #nutrition #eatwell

13.01.2022 Yalla in Sydney make delicious dips, salsas and yoghurts. This cooked salsa is inspired by their chickpea salsa I tried a while ago. I’ve used canned chickpeas, fresh tomatoes and black olives and a mix of different spices. This dish can be served as a dip with toasted pitta crisps, as a side dish to roast or grilled lamb or for an unusual breakfast, serve warm with poached or fried eggs.... I’ve uploaded the recipe on my website. Click below for the recipe. #cook #recipe #nutrition #food #blog #delicious #salsa #dips #nutritionist #healthyeating #healthandwellbeing #healthycooking #sydney #australia See more

12.01.2022 Making a new batch of ground coriander & cumin spice mix called ‘Dhana-Jeeru’ in Gujarati. It is possibly the most quintessential spice mix in Gujarati food. It works really well as a spice rub with smoked paprika or turmeric. I use this spice blend in Mexican and Middle Eastern dishes as well. For a deliciously fragrant blend, combine coriander and cumin seeds in 2:1 ratio and dry roast in a pan on medium heat till the seeds appear golden brown in colour. Keep stirring so t...hat the mixture doesn’t burn. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Crush in a coffee/spice grinder into a fine powder. Store the spice mix in an airtight container. I like to grind the mixture in small batches to keep it fresh and fragrant. #food #delicious #spices #wholefoods #nourish #eatwell #indianfood #curry #healthandwellness #nutrition #cook #recipe #warmfood #comfortfood #naturalhealth #wellbeing

12.01.2022 Cooking with legume flour is a great way of adding plant protein to your diet. These crepes are made with chickpea flour, wholegrain flour, grated cucumber, Spanish onion, coriander, green chilli, ginger, garlic and spices. You can use different vegetables like finely shredded brussel sprouts, red cabbage, carrots or zucchini. #delicious

11.01.2022 Beautiful day for a coastal walk in Sydney today. In the past year, juggling work, kids etc has meant little time for long walks. As a result my cardiovascular fitness seems to have fallen by the wayside. In the meanwhile, I have been loving doing a combination of Pilates and Yoga (‘Yogalates’ ) which has been great for strengthening, improving flexibility and reducing stress. However, that has meant even lesser time and energy for cardio! ... Apart from weight loss, cardiovascular fitness is essential for a healthy heart and may help prevent/manage many cardiovascular health conditions. Walking is the simplest form of cardio (bonus Vitamin D ), although a stroll won’t cut it. It has to be at a brisk pace. Adding, brief sprint spurts, hills and stairs/steps further help increase the heart rate. Always stretch before and after your walk. Current intention : Improve my cardiovascular fitness one walk at a time. If you have a pre-existing health condition, please see your practitioner or health care provider before starting a fitness regime. #fitness #walking #cardio #exercise #health #hearthealth #wellbeing #coastalwalk #beautifulday #nofilter #bonditocoogeewalk #sydney #nutritionist

10.01.2022 It’s been a while since I made Pesto. A few ingredients, a little time, toss through some pasta and cherry tomatoes and a delicious meal is ready in less than an hour plus the kids love it! This is my take on a classic. Recipe... 3-4 cups basil leaves 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons pine nuts 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan Salt & pepper to taste Blitz the garlic, pine nuts and olive oil. Add the basil leaves and Parmesan. Blend into a smooth paste. Season with salt & pepper. A mortar and pestle yields a much better result. But at the end of a busy day, that’s not gonna happen! #food #delicious #healthyeating #simplefood #italian #pesto #familydinner #nutrition #nutritionist #cook #recipe #eatwell #healthandwellness #wellbeing #nourish @ Sydney, Australia

09.01.2022 Chicken, potato & chickpea stew, Indian-style, for a stick-to-your-ribs, nourishing comfort meal tonight. Recipe Rub skinned chicken drumsticks with turmeric & salt and set aside. Fry some garlic, onions & ginger in olive oil. Add canned or fresh chopped tomatoes/tomato purée and powdered spices of your choice (turmeric, chilli, coriander, cumin, curry, garam masala etc), cook for a few minutes. Add chicken drumsticks and potato chunks with some more salt and cook in a slow c...ooker/on the cooktop/in the oven or in a pressure cooker which is my preferred method till the chicken is tender. Add canned chickpeas & cook a while longer. Serve warm. #delicious #comfortfood #stew #simplefood

09.01.2022 Calamari 3 ways with fennel, orange & pine nuts salad. Usually I make calamari marinated in garlic, salt, chilli & lemon juice & then pan-fried. There was a request for crumbed calamari this time and since I’m not keen on deep frying anything , tried baked calamari 2 ways. ... 1. Toss the calamari rings in a little olive oil. Coat with Panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle some salt & pepper and bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Turn the grill on for the last few minutes to crisp. 2. Dust the calamari rings with some flour, dip in beaten egg, toss in seasoned breadcrumbs. Drizzle with a little oil and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Turn the grill on in the last few minutes to crisp. My favourite was crumbed with just olive oil & salt - not a big fan of batter. @rheakeni prefered the battered version & @rohan_keni was happy with all of the above. #food #delicious #seafood #crumbed #calamari #squid #healthyeating #nutrition #eatwell #recipe #dinner #feedingkids #healthyeatingtips #weeknightcooking #dinner #wholefoods #foodismedicine #nutritionist #eatrealfood #healthychoices

08.01.2022 Hi all, my colleague Mansi Tulsiani and I have been designing a program to teach nutrition to children in primary schools in Australia. Currently, we are conducting surveys for parents and teachers to get feedback on whether this program would be beneficial and also help us find the best way to get it into the market and into schools. If you are a parent of a primary school aged child or a school teacher, we would love your feedback! They are very short surveys, I promise.... Thanks in advance from the Nourish Me Team Please click on this survey if you are a parent https://contact198061.typeform.com/to/uu1IKjsj Please click on this survey if you are a teacher https://contact198061.typeform.com/to/ZIWmndfm See our website for more info : www.nourishme.com.au #parents #teachers #schools #nutrition #children #education #healthyliving #healthyeating

07.01.2022 Lamb shanks cooked in a deeply fragrant and mellow curry with flavors of dry-roasted coconut, sesame seeds, ground & fresh coriander, ground cumin and chilli in a caramalised onion-ginger-garlic base. This curry is inspired by the fresh flavours of the Konkan coast of India and reminds me of my early childhood. The subtle use of spices and coconut in all its forms characterizes the food of this region. I grew up eating goat mutton curry in India and lamb is bit of a fore...ign taste to me, so I rarely eat lamb unless it is in a spicy curry like this one. Lamb shanks lend themselves really well to spicy curries and slow or pressure cooking and for me come closest to the tastes I grew up with. Recipe is up on my website now. See link below. #foodblog #curries #indianfood #food #konkanifood #foodphotography #nutrition #nourish #nutritionist #cook #recipe #eatwell #healthandnutrition #eatrealfood #healthandfitness #comfortfood #spicyfood #spices #delicious

07.01.2022 I’ve been meaning to upload my granola recipe onto my website for a while now. It is quite a crowd pleaser around here. Delicious for breakfast with yoghurt and fresh fruit or even just as a snack. Wholegrain rolled oats combined with coconut flakes, nuts, seeds, dried berries and maple syrup and roasted till it is deliciously browned! Dark chocolate chips or chunks are a delicious extra! Time to make a new batch this weekend, just in time for the school holidays.... Recipe link below.

06.01.2022 Wonder what the world will look like when all this is over. #morningwalk #beautifulday #randomthought #covid19 #2020 #socialdistancing #keepingoffthepath

05.01.2022 As a mum and a nutritionist, I often get asked about how to deal with fussy eating in children. Although my kids are past the fussy eating stage (mostly !!), I remember how challenging and stressful that can be! Over the years I have collected a number of tips to encourage healthy eating in children.... In my experience, teaching kids to love food, giving them choices and not making mealtimes into a battleground are crucial in getting your kids to eat well. And of course the biggest lesson of all : ‘This too shall pass’. I have uploaded my collection of tips to encourage healthy eating in children onto my website. See link below #healthyeating #fussyeaters #food #nutrition #nutritionist #healthandwellness #feedingkids #pickyeaters #parenting #sydneynutritionist #healthyeatingtips #foodismedicine #wholefoods #childrenshealth

04.01.2022 Me getting through 2020! #covid19 #2020 #mamamia #strangetimes #Repost @mamamiaaus with @get_repost This is how it felt making it through this week. ... Credit: thebradillac / Tik Tok See more

03.01.2022 Every now and then I get a real craving for tofu. Love it in all forms : firm, soft, silken etc. I could snack on marinated tofu all day. Also tastes delicious in a stir-fry, curry or in a rice bowl like this one. Japanese marinated tofu (non GMO), wholegrain Basmati rice, steamed broccolini + sugar snap peas & pan-fried brussel sprouts, dressed with soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, sesame oil and grated ginger. You could also throw in some edamame beans. Delicious ... #food #delicious #tofu #soy #plantprotein #dinner #lunch #ricebowl #simplecooking #leftovers #easymeals #organic #healthyeating #eatwell #naturalhealth #foodismedicine #wholefoods #holistic #nutrition #nutritionist #nourish

03.01.2022 All these years in Sydney and I can’t believe we haven’t been down to this beach! Beautiful spot. #littlebay #beach #birthdayparty #beachparty #beautifulday #sydney #blueskies #gorgeous #spring #weekend #nofilter #beautifulspot

03.01.2022 NUT-FREE CACAO MUESLI BARS for school lunchboxes. These muesli bars are high in fiber and protein, guaranteed to keep little tummies fuller for longer. My go-to snack would ideally be nuts or a nut bar, but for a nut-free lunchbox, these are ideal. Recipe... 1 cup dates 2/3 cup cranberries 1/3 cup sesame seeds 1 tbsp cacao powder 1/3 cup protein powder 1/3 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips. Process the dates, cranberries, sesame seeds, cacao and protein powder into a paste. Tip the mixture into a bowl, add the rolled oats and dark choc chips or cocoa nibs and combine well. Press the mixture in a rectangular or square tin and put in the fridge to chill for a few hours. Cut into rectangular pieces. (For a nutty option, add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts. My favourite combination is macadamia, cashews and pistachios) #food #delicious #schoolsnacks #mueslibars #recipe #lunchboxes # healthysnacks #eatwell #healthyeating #nutrition #nutritionist #healthandwellness #fitness #nourish

01.01.2022 A gluten-free bread that combines besan (chickpea flour), grated cauliflower & grated zucchini with eggs, seeds (nigella, sesame & pumpkin), almond meal, olive oil, thyme, salt & pepper into one delicious loaf. High in protein, fiber, complex carbs, good fats and veggies, this bread is delicious grilled with olive oil, spread with avocado or topped with a fried egg and makes for a very filling breakfast! Click below for the recipe.

01.01.2022 Vietnamese chicken salad would have to be one of my favourite summer salads - fresh, vibrant, piquant and crunchy! The original recipe was adapted from Nigella Lawson’s ‘Nigella Bites’ cookbook, which then evolved over time. The best tip from her recipe was to soak the sliced onions in the sour dressing. This takes the edge off the onions and makes them more mellow. (PS I use this tip whenever raw onions are called upon in a salad/salsa etc.) I like to use chicken cooked on t...he bone for maximum flavour, but you can use poached chicken thigh or breast fillets or for a quick meal - store bought cooked chicken works well too. The roasted cashews and crispy shallots take the crunch to another level! Like most South-East Asian dishes, the secret is in the balance of flavours - hot, sour, salty & sweet.