Posts by STEPH LOWE

Spring Prawn Salad

Spring Prawn Salad { The blossoms have bloomed, the days are longer and with it the promise of warmer weather. Our palate moves from the heavy meals of winter to lighter more detoxifying meals with an abundance of seasonal produce which naturally prepares our bodies to renew. } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 300g fresh prawns, peeled and deveined 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 lemon, zested and juiced ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ head iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped 2 stalks celery, diced 125g cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 avocado, diced 1
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Beef Cheeks with Broccoli Mash

Beef Cheeks with Broccoli Mash { Winter is all about comfort foods and nothing screams Winter more than a slow cooked dish! Beef Cheeks are an economical cut of meat and the longer they are cooked the more tender they are. Winter food at it’s very best. } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 4 grass-fed beef cheeks 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 leek, roughly sliced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery sticks, diced 2 zucchinis, diced 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste, no added salt 1 cup broth 1 – 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon
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Slow Cooked Lamb with Seasonal Greens

Slow Cooked Lamb with Seasonal Greens { There’s really nothing better than coming home from work of an evening to have dinner almost ready to serve. Our Slow Cooked Lamb and Seasonal Greens is the perfect autumn dinner that the entire family will enjoy. } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 5kg – 2kg lamb shoulder 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1 handful of fresh rosemary ¼ cup bone broth 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil, melted 2 zucchinis, cut into 5cm thick chips 1 head of broccoli, roughly sliced 20 brussels sprouts, sliced 2 baby fennel
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Warming Sweet Potato Soup

WARMING SWEET POTATO SOUP { THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SOUP, PACKED FULL OF IMMUNE BOOSTING INGREDIENTS TO PREPARE YOUR BODY FOR THE COOLER WEATHER. } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 2 tablespoons cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil 500g sweet potato, peeled and diced 500g carrots, peeled and diced 4 garlic cloves 1 leek, finely sliced 1 teaspoon ginger, grated 1 teaspoon cumin 1 red chilli, finely diced 1 litre vegetable stock 400ml coconut milk ½ bunch coriander, roughly chopped ¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped Sea salt and pepper, to taste { METHOD } Preheat oven to 180°C and line a
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Zucchini, Mint & Feta Fritters

ZUCCHINI, MINT & FETA FRITTERS { GREEN UP YOUR LIFESTYLE BY STARTING IN THE KITCHEN WITH STEPH LOWE } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 2 eggs, free range 1 zucchini, grated 1 large handful mint, finely chopped juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup feta, crumbled 1/4 cup coconut flour, sifted 2 tbsp psyllium dash of water black pepper, to taste cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil, for frying TOPPINGS (PER PERSON) 2 slices smoked salmon 1/4 avocado, mashed 1 lemon wedge { METHOD } Whisk the eggs in a large bowl and add zucchini, mint, lemon and feta. Add coconut flour
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Cashew & Coconut Delight

Cashew & Coconut Delight { A DELICIOUS HEALTHY TREAT TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup cashews 8 medjool dates 1 cup coconut flakes 2 heaped tbsp raw cacao 1/4 cup rice malt syrup 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted { METHOD } Combine cashews, dates, coconut flakes and cacao in a blender or food processor and combine well. Pour into a bowl, add rice malt syrup and coconut oil and mix thoroughly. Press into a lined square cake tin and freeze for 20 – 30 minutes. Use the back of a spoon to ensure a
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Steph Lowe

 www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au Steph Lowe is a leading Australian Sports Nutritionist specialising in gluten free and refined sugar-free food, fuelling and real food education. With a passion for spreading a positive message about real food and the incredible affect it has on performance, Steph launched The Natural Nutritionist in 2011 and is on a mission to inspire others to make health a priority in their lives.   Steph’s extensive nutritional experience spans from elite athletes, to schools, and corporations, where she has worked with the likes of Grill’d to develop new menu items, and Savills where she educated corporates about real food for productivity and
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Sugar Free Coconut Rough

Sugar Free Coconut Rough { A DELICIOUS HEALTHY TREAT TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup almond butter 1/4 cup coconut flakes 2 tbsp cacao powder or 4 large squares 85% dark chocolate 2 tbsp rice malt syrup { METHOD } Mix all ingredients into a bowl and melt over boiling water until thoroughly combined and slightly runny. Pour into moulds, or spread onto a tray lined with baking paper and freeze for half an hour. Remove from moulds, or cut into bite-sized pieces and serve. If you’re making it
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Sweet Potato Brownie

Sweet Potato Brownie { A DELICIOUS HEALTHY TREAT TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 1 whole sweet potato 2 cup almonds 5 tbsp raw cacao powder 1 pinch sea salt 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup rice malt syrup { METHOD } Peel and roughly chop sweet potato. Boil until soft and set aside to cool. (I often do this step the night before and leave it in the fridge overnight, but it is not essential.) In a blender, grind almonds, cacao and salt. Pour into a mixing bowl and add coconut oil and rice
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Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

MATCHA GREEN TEA SMOOTHIE { GREEN UP YOUR LIFESTYLE BY STARTING IN THE KITCHEN WITH STEPH LOWE } Contributor: Steph Lowe { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup water 1 tbsp chia seeds 1/2 avocado 1/2 cup organic coconut cream 1/2 cup frozen organic blueberries 2 cups spinach 1 tbsp cashew butter 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp matcha green tea powder 1 serve (30g) clean protein powder 1 tray ice { METHOD } Add water and chia seeds to the blender and let sit for 5 minutes for the chia seeds to go to work. Add avo, coconut cream, blueberries, spinach, cashew butter
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