THE LIFESTYLE MEDICINE BLOG

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Danielle McDonald

3 Solid Reasons Why Spring is a Really Great Time to Start Exercising...

WARNING: This has absolutely nothing to do with building a bikini body. As a weight-neutral and body-positive practitioner, I believe...

Danielle McDonald

A Very Veggie Lasagne!

Lovely layers of roasted vegetables, tomato and spinach sauce and creamy cashew bechamel stack up to make this plant-based lasagne. This...

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Strawberry and Hazelnut Granola

I'm a big fan of sweet, crunchy granola. However, it's really, really difficult to find store-bought granola that isn't loaded with sugar...

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Mango and Coconut Chia Pudding

Just 3 ingredients, 5 minutes prep time and you’ve got a nutritious, delicious dessert that is 100% plant based, high in fibre and tastes...

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Spinach and Potato Pastry Wreath

Just in time for the festive season, this tasty, plant-based pastry wreath would make a great addition to the table on Christmas day!...

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Avocado and Macadamia Pesto

If you are trying to include more plants in your life, and trying to reduce your intake of animal products, then this plant-based pesto...

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Mango and Coconut Bliss Balls

It's mango season! The best season of them all. So I have dedicated my debut recipe to this magical fruit. These delightful treats fall...

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Green Exercise - What is it? And why is it important?

Green Exercise is the term given to physical activity that occurs in natural, outdoor spaces. It could be hiking through the mountains,...

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So...what exactly is an Exercise Physiologist?

We all know that exercise and physical activity are good for us. You may have even heard the phrase ‘exercise is medicine’. But when I...