By Amelia Phillips Dinnertime is one of those family rituals that CAN become a cherished part of the day – or it can be stressful AF! Dinnertime is an opportunity to nourish our bods with a home cooked meal, sit down and talk as a fam. But when things go …
Feeling tired AF? Time for a liver detox
By Dr Libby Weaver We don’t often consider our liver when we are feeling tired, irritable, headachey and run down, but this mighty organ is often at the heart of these symptoms and many others. In today’s world, we are exposed to more pollutants than ever before, through what we …
9 ways to stay active in the third trimester
By Dr Samantha Clarke (PhD), clinical psychologist, personal trainer and mama The third trimester of pregnancy is often referred to as the ‘teary’ stage, and with good reason. Usually you have gained around 10-15kg of very uneven weight, it’s hard to sleep soundly and the overall physical discomfort is REAL: …
Soul food: Supercharged bolognaise
By Mandy Sacher, paediatric nutritionist, mum and author of Wholesome Child: Complete Nutrition Guide and Cookbook Even the fussiest of eaters won’t be able to detect the veggies in this supercharged bolognaise dish AND it can be pureed into a smooth consistency for babies and picky eaters. Plus, it’s a …
Soul food: raw caramel slice
By Courtenay Perks, Whole Vegan Pantry Let’s face it, who doesn’t love caramel slice? Well listen up, mamas, you’re going to love this one more because it’s raw! This scrumptious recipe is the perfect indulgence without the guilt. Enjoy! // INGREDIENTS For the base ¼ cup pitted Medjool dates ¼ …
Jules Sebastian’s secret smoothie recipe
By Jules Sebastian As a busy working mama of two small children, Hudson and Archer, I need something that is fast, easy and simple to slot into the morning chaos… and this smoothie is the perfect solution! // Ingredients Your choice of milk, full cream, coconut, almond – up to …
5-minute smoothie recipes for time-poor mamas
By Jayta Szpitalak We all know that breakfast as the most important meal of the day, but let’s face it, mornings in most households are more than a little cray cray. Whether you’ve been up half the night tending to little ones or are chasing kids out the door, it’s …
Smoky chocolate cereal bars #yum
By Sally O’Neil Mamas are always looking for snack hacks – not only to keep their own energy levels up during the day (or night for those with bebes), or to put an end to the, “Mum, I’m hungry” chant of an afternoon. Now, I love a muesli bar as …
Unlock your Summer glow
By Nicole Fuge We’re feeling all of the #bodypositive vibes here at MD with our NAKED TRUTH issue, and it seems you are too – we love! With Spring in full swing, Summer will be hot on our heels before we know it (it’s three months to Christmas!!!), so we …
Chickpea, parsley + feta salad #recipe
By Ashraf Saleh Is your tribe sick and tired of the same meals on repeat week-after-week? If you answered yes… you’re not alone. And that also means you’re looking for a quick and easy dish to work into your mid-week menu – this chickpea, parsley and feta salad will impress …