Allison Jones - Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath
Supporting your gut health after antibiotics requires a multi-faceted approach like tending to a garden with many varieties of plants. Antibiotics are often essential and lifesaving medications when used appropriately. However, the research tell us that the gut microbiome is disturbed for some time after even a short course of antibiotics and some species may…
This recipe for Gluten Free Ricotta Gnocchi is deceptively simple, yet unforgettable. You can enjoy these light fluffy clouds of dumpling deliciousness in less than 30 minutes from kitchen to table. Why Gluten Free Ricotta Gnocchi and not Potato Gnocchi? Put simply, ricotta gnocchi are much lighter, and pillow-like, than potato gnocchi. These gnocchi won’t…
This recipe for Lemongrass, Ginger and Shiitake Noodles has got it all. A tasty and fragrant broth, chewy shiitake mushrooms, slippery slurpy noodles and crunchy fresh veg in all colours of the rainbow! All about this Lemongrass Noodle dish perfect for when you want a lot of flavour but not a lot of bite from…
I’ve compiled my top 12 tips for constipation based on what I have seen work. Chronic constipation is an incredibly frustrating condition that can become a vicious cycle if left untreated. Constipation is a very treatable condition using nutrition and naturopathic interventions – for most people, there are very effective solutions within reach. I have…
There is no question that the development and use of the low FODMAP diet is a landmark in the treatment of IBS. Many people have found significant benefit from following the low FODMAP diet and the development of low FODMAP food products and resources such as cookbooks and blogs has meant that following the diet…
This Black Rice Congee with Ginger and Shiitake can be made in a pressure cooker or on the stove – everyone wins! I’ve also provided a vegan option as the original is made with chicken stock. This congee is inspired by traditional congee or jook – a savoury porridge of Asian origin traditionally made…
This recipe for Buckwheat risotto with porcini, thyme, hazelnut and roast beetroot was two years in the making and I’m happy to say I hit the perfect balance of flavours and textures with this plant-based recipe. Of course, it’s also gluten and dairy free. I’ve developed a pressure cooker/Instant Pot version and also a stovetop…
Gluten free, dairy free option \ This recipe for Baked Pancake with Fig, Blueberry and Pistachios is based on one from cooking icon Martha Stewart. I adapted it to be gluten free, fluffier and added in the figs and pistachios to make it even more unforgettable. This is perfect for a lazy Sunday morning.
gluten free, no added sugar, dairy free, nut free option \ Well, there’s certainly no mistaking this is banana bread! With 5 bananas, you can’t go wrong – good thing they are one of the cheapest fruits around, eh?
gluten free, dairy free, paleo, vegan \ It’s winter. The days are blustery, chilly and a touch bleak. But even in Sydney, with its very mild winter (really, people!), it’s so nice to curl up on the couch with a mug of this Luxe Hot Chocolate. And, it’s totally a selling point that it’s quick…
gluten free, Paleo, low carb \ No doubt, working on this recipe for Beef Cheek Rendang was one of the most enjoyable experiences in my kitchen. I’ve decided that I’d very much like this dish to be my last, if I’m lucky enough to choose. The complex, delicious layers of flavour in rendang curry are…
Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan, Dairy Free \ Don’t say I didn’t warn you! These Crispy “Fried” Potatoes are little bites of heaven. Potatoes are first par-boiled and then coated in oil and salt. Next, they’re blasted in a hot oven for 30 minutes before being feverishly devoured by your new best friends. Potatoes have been…
\ gluten free, vegan, dairy free, paleo-ish \ The smell of juicy, juicy mangoes is in the air right now here in Sydney and have I got just the recipe for you to enjoy them with: Black Rice Pudding. Gosh, I have to say, this dessert is on very high rotation in my house right…
