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Desi Carlos Dietitian
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25.01.2022 Spring breakfast - almond milk soaked oats, flaxseed, fruit and Greek yoghurt
24.01.2022 Working late? Need a Quick low carb option for dinner? Toss your leftover veggies in a nonstick fry pan. Whisk 2 eggs and pour. Add olives, feta and fresh or dried herbs. Quick, filling and full of protein, fibre and vitamins. Enjoy!
23.01.2022 Is sourdough baking the latest isolation craze? We think so, and we're not mad about it! It all begins with flour and water, a simple starter mixture which is... fermented over 5-8 days. As the starter grows its own unique community of yeast and bacteria, it needs to be 'fed' water and flour daily. The fermentation process gives the bread its amazing taste and health properties. Sourdough can also be made with different flours so try experimenting with wheat, rye and spelt flour. You can even make gluten-free starter, see the link below for a good gluten-free sourdough starter recipe. Pre-made sourdough bread should also be available at your local bakery or supermarket. Sourdough bread is not only delicious, lasts longer than regular bread but also has heaps of health benefits! Easy to digest, reducing bloating. Low GI Increases the absorption of essential vitamins and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and zinc. A source of prebiotics Makes you feel fuller for longer Great for the treatment of IBS Gluten-free Sourdough starter recipe: https://vanillaandbean.com/gluten-free-sourdough-starter/ Beginners Guide to Sourdough https://www.theclevercarrot.com//sourdough-bread-a-beginn/
23.01.2022 Green power!! Broccoli, pea and basil pesto. So filling and ridiculously gut microbiome empowering. https://www.taste.com.au//broccoli-pea-pesto-agno/p5zbfpd8
23.01.2022 Reflecting today.. every mother should to be cherished. But the gift of being a mother, wife, sister, daughter to impart, protect, love, nurture, admire, learn.. now thats a blessing worth celebrating. Happy Mothers Day!
22.01.2022 Kale.. received a bunch of it in my latest fruit and vege order. Found an wonderful and super easy recipe. The whole family loved it. 1 -2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 2 tsp minced garlic. Heat in pan. Add chopped kale and sauté until soft. Carb free side to any meal. Yum!
22.01.2022 Lamb yiouvetsi - lamb kritharaki/risoni stew. Recipe in book 2. Mediterranean Diet:Lifestyle of eating Www.treeoflifenutrition.com.au
21.01.2022 Roast Vegetable Soup and a toastie .. Is there anything better on a cold winters day!! A roaring fire perhaps and a glass of red! Whatever vegetables are left in the veggie shelf.. roast in oven on nonstick baking paper for 20 mins at 180C. Add to vegetable stock on stove top and cook for 20 minutes. Purée. Happy Sunday x
20.01.2022 Scruffy eggplant vegetarian lasagna- healthy, phenol and antioxidant rich, easy, flavour-filled. Jamie Oliver - you are a genius I substituted for GF lasagna sheets for gluten intolerance. Didnt have sage but fresh basil worked really well. The eggplant was incredible.. a meaty dish without the meat https://www.jamieoliver.com//pa/scruffy-aubergine-lasagne/
20.01.2022 Have a great weekend x
20.01.2022 Lifestyle change vs diet! This week I chatted to many of my patients about not trying to be 100% perfect on their diet. You are doomed for failure or rather the diet is failing you. In fact, dieting means restriction and I know that small changes to your current eating plan are the best way to ensure lifetime change. So if the choc mudcake is beckoning you then have it. Maybe share it with the family?! If you dont have a little occasionally, you will wind up eating a lot too often!
19.01.2022 ... and a vegetarian quiche for a meat free dinner option. I used filo pastry - 4 sheets, not brushed. Added the filling. Used all the vegetables in my fridge . Just substituted 1/2 cheese for feta. Served with kale. Great leftover option for lunches. https://www.taste.com.au//658d7e46-f664-41f1-b91b-dd2b287d
19.01.2022 Thai Beef Salad with Nam Jim dressing This is a great lunch recipe perfect for days when you want something light and tasty. You could even prepare each compone...nt of this dish and store it separately in the fridge ready to throw together for lunch on busy days. Thai Beef Salad with Nam Jim dressing Serves 3-4 Ingredients: 500g beef stir fry strips 200g bag of 4 leaf salad mix 1-2 Lebanese cucumbers 1 carrot 1/2 capsicum Coriander and roasted peanuts for topping Beef marinade: 2 tbs reduced salt soy sauce 1 tsp garlic 1 tsp ginger Add chilli if you prefer Nam Jim dressing: 1 tbs minced garlic 1 tbs minced ginger 2 tbs finely chopped coriander root 1 tbs chopped red chilli 1/4 cup fish sauce Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp honey Method: 1. Combine beef marinade ingredients and set aside to marinade. 2. In a separate bowl, combine Nam Jim dressing ingredients. Mix well. 3. Prepare the carrot and cucumber by using a potato peeler to create thin slices. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice capsicum as well. 4. In a hot pan, add the marinated beef in two batches and cook right through. 5. Add salad ingredients to a serving bowl, drizzle with Nam Jim dressing and top with pieces of beef. Sprinkle chopped coriander and roasted peanuts on top to serve.
18.01.2022 Prawn saganaki ..a light, fresh, easy and delicious dish. Download my Mediterranean Cookbook now for $11.95. www.treeoflifenutrition.com.au
18.01.2022 Beautiful weather.. changing seasons.. steak (eye fillet 120g)on the barbecue with Greek salad and mashed potatoes (with light cream cheese). Sauce is truffle Dijon mustard.
17.01.2022 Celebrating my birthday with my brothers at Donna Chang’s
15.01.2022 A new breakfast idea.. 1/3c oats and 1 tbsp flaxseed meal and cinnamon mixed with macadamia milk. Soak overnight. Top with fresh fruit and dob of Greek yoghurt.
13.01.2022 Happy Wednesday!.. long walk to Main Beach for an incredible breakfast. Off to do some professional development and then beach time with kids.
13.01.2022 Day 1 holidays. Walking along Hamilton for morning exercise. Brisbane is incredible. Love this spring weather.
13.01.2022 Recommendation: Best quality fresh fruit and veges delivered to your door (plus organic options available) I have ever had!
12.01.2022 Desi's Advice on preventing ISO weight gain & Stress Snacking With new routines and new work environments, the one thing we feel we can control during periods ...of uncertainty is the food we eat. Desi Carlos Dietitian was featured on 97.3FM to have a chat about maintaining healthy eating routines and how to stop stress snacking during isolation. It's important to identify when we are emotionally eating due to stress. A great way to counteract stress snacking is by putting reminders in your phone of set times to eat. So have a good breakfast, 3-4 hours later enjoy a snack, then a few hours later, eat lunch, afternoon tea, etc. Try not to eat in your kitchen or at your desk. Enjoy food outside, get vitamin D from the sun and stretch your body. This helps you to control portion sizes, get your body moving so you're not sitting all day and enjoy some sun to boost your mood and immunity! Using a shopping list when doing your groceries can help stop you from picking up unhealthy snacks as you walk through the aisles. Try to base your snacks around eating more fruits and vegetables. Foods which are high in fats, added sugars or salt can be eaten mindfully and in moderation. Mindful eating means taking the time to eat the food, get away from distractions like the TV or your computer, really enjoy the sensation of the food. Wanting to book an appointment with Desi? Call (07) 3891 6199 to schedule in your appointment. Desi is also offering online consultations via Zoom, Facetime and Skype!
12.01.2022 Feeling very blessed. It doesn’t get much Merrier. From my family to yours.. A very Merry Christmas to you all
12.01.2022 Great recipe ideas
11.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day!! Hope all you Dads are being spoiled! Shakshuka baked eggs!! https://www.recipetineats.com/shakshuka-baked-eggs/
11.01.2022 Recipe time! One of my favourite tuna meals (enticing kids with more fish) is my tuna and tomato pasta salsa. Simple! Delicious! Healthy! In 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (Olea of Monemvasia) sauté a finely chopped onion and 2 crushed garlic cloves. Add a tin of salt reduced diced tomatoes. Heat through for 2 minutes. Add 8 pitted kalamata olives (optional), 1 tbsp capers, cracked pepper and 1 tsp dried basil or 1 tbsp fresh basil. Add largest tin of chunky tuna in spring water. Simmer on low for 10 minutes. Serve with your favourite pasta or zucchini noodles for a low carb option. Its a winner for the family!
10.01.2022 Tandoori chicken anyone?! A quick and easy healthy meal when you are time poor. 1 tbsp tandoori paste mixed into 1/2 cup yoghurt. Marinate chicken breast or tenderloins for 1 hr at least or overnight. Cook on barbecue or nonstick frypan. Serve with yoghurt, basmati rice. Ive added zucchini and kale tossed in olive oil and garlic. Enjoy x
09.01.2022 Winter dishes!!! Here is a very Simple, delicious, vegetarian and a great legume dish. Substitutes- I used korma powder from Indian shop, added plain low fat y...oghurt at the end instead of coconut cream and more vegetable stock for liquid. Loved the fresh coriander. Worth a try! Use my modifications for a healthier lower sat fat option. Yum! https://www.taste.com.au//quick-pumpkin-dhal-reci/549ngjxs
09.01.2022 Eggs - so versatile- breakfast, lunch or easy dinner option. 4-6 a week recommended. Here I have added goats feta, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, capsicum and fresh coriander. Enjoy
08.01.2022 Smoked Salmon French Toast - Christmas Breakfast Ideas Serves 4 Ingredients: 3 eggs 2 tbsp low fat milk... 1/2 tsp dried mustard 1 clove of garlic (minced) 2 tsp freshly chopped dill 4 pieces of sourdough 150g smoked salmon Salt, pepper and lemon to season 1/2 cup light cream cheese Method: 1. In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, dried mustard, garlic and dill. Add salt and pepper to the mixture and combine. 2. Dip the sourdough into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are covered. Allow excess mixture to drain and place onto a pan on medium heat, using extra virgin olive oil to prevent the bread from sticking. 3. Cook until each side is golden brown. 4. Top each toast with cream cheese, smoked salmon and a squeeze of lemon juice. Nutritional Breakdown: Nutrition Info (per serving): Kilojoules: 1055kj Protein: 22g Fat: 9g Saturated fat: 3g Carbohydrates: 19g
07.01.2022 An enjoyable night with friends at Lefkas. Traditional home style Greek food!
07.01.2022 As Aussies we love our Tasmanian salmon. I tried this recipe to offer variety and tantalize the taste buds. I used almond milk (or carnation lite milk another option) with a dash of coconut essence in the place of coconut milk. To remove carbs - use slendier noodles. Asian greens offer fibre and B group vitamins. https://www.taste.com.au//5663e39f-1d1f-4573-8ab3-39a85a8b
07.01.2022 Here is a slow cooked meal like no other.. beef stifatho. The recipe is in my Mediterranean Cookbook 1 ... ebook is available for $11.95 at Treeoflifenutrition.com.au. This is the best winter recipe. Easy! I did mine in the slow cooker. Even my mother was impressed
06.01.2022 My favourite gadget in the kitchen is my slow cooker. Moroccan lamb shanks with couscous. Loving winter, the fireplace and a glass of red. Quick health tip - make meals the day before. When cooled, skim fat off top or if time does not permit, drop ice cubes in to bind the fat and skim https://www.taste.com.au//moroccan-style-lamb-sha/157q8h0f
06.01.2022 Another successful fish recipe alternative to grilled salmon.. try this easy teriyaki salmon with hokkien noodles. Successful with family. I added bok choy, sugar snap peas, zucchini and carrot. https://www.taste.com.au//tasty-teriyaki-salmon-u/oytt1oex
05.01.2022 Chicken cacciatore anyone? I used breast/tenderloins and added 1/2 cup of red lentils to balance. Added more veges capsicum, mushrooms and carrot. Yum! https://cafedelites.com/chicken-cacciatore/
04.01.2022 2 weeks is about as long as we can manage without our practice manager Maria at the helm. Drinks to catch up before she resumes Monday.
04.01.2022 Mediterranean Diet = Healthy Gut = Healthier you! New study gives insight on the benefits of consuming the Mediterranean diet on gut health! Recent studies have... identified the Mediterranean diet can reduce frailty and improve cognitive function as we age by improving the diversity and composition of our gut microbiome. These studies also acknowledge the Mediterranean diet can improve our gut microbiome to reduce inflammation, improve cholesterol levels and insulin sensitivity. Eating a Mediterranean diet is perfect for those with metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. The key to successfully integrating a Mediterranean diet is personalisation. Tree of Life Nutrition's Desi Carlos is a specialist in the gut microbiome and has all the tools to help you integrate a personalised Mediterranean diet into your lifestyle. She also is a co-author of 'The Mediterranean Diet - The Lifestyle of Eating' which boasts a wide array of recipes from 'Baked Feta and Honey' and 'Barbecued Greek Lamb' to 'Baklava' and 'Ouzo Infused Melon Balls'. Click the link below to order or download your copy: https://www.treeoflifenutrition.com.au/cookbook/ If you would like to book a consultation with Desi Carlos click the link below or call (07) 3891 6199. https://www.treeoflifenutrition.com.au/book-an-appointment/
03.01.2022 Happy Sunday! Beautiful Brissie weather...good morning to you all!
02.01.2022 Its a beautiful day for a fish meal. Barramundi on my hit list today! Kids loved this one! Surprisingly super filling.. https://www.taste.com.au//barramundi-coconut-spin/t9jz7qo1
01.01.2022 Good morning!! Best breakfast for these cold mornings! Porridge with a Desi twist. Cook rolled oats on stove top with macadamia milk. Chop fresh fruit. Dollop of Greek yoghurt and sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy!
01.01.2022 Our team.... beyond blessed to have such incredible women at Tree of Life Nutrition.
01.01.2022 Greek Chicken Avgolemono Soup (with a twist- lemon potatoes roasted in the oven and added to the soup at the end). This thick and wholesome soup is a family sta...ple in winter. Easy, tasty and loved by all. Gluten free, dairy free and low GI. A winter warmer recipe. Ebook available for as little as $9.95 See more
01.01.2022 Whole fish wrapped in baking paper and cooked in oven. Parsley, onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice. Serve with Greek Salad.
