by Nikki Wallis | Dec 20, 2019 | Sweet Things
Santa is getting his reindeer ready and packing his sleigh full of presents. Christmas is nearly here. With all the hectic excitement, planning and craziness that is the festive season, I’m definitely in need of a sweet treat. Until now, every year I have...
by Nikki Wallis | Nov 29, 2019 | Savoury Dishes
You may have read my last post on Supercharging your diabetes management by adding more greens and low-carb veg to your diet. In case you missed it you can read it HERE.In keeping with this green theme, what better time to share with you my all-time favourite Kale...
by Nikki Wallis | Nov 8, 2019 | Stories and Tips
Plants are a great source of vitamins, fibre and nutrients, but for people with diabetes, they hold an even greater benefit.Many veg, particularly green, leafy veg, are low in carbohydrate, which is great if you’re looking to fill yourself up without all the...
by Nikki Wallis | Oct 25, 2019 | Savoury Dishes
If you haven’t jumped on the cauliflower rice bandwagon yet, now’s the time! Cauliflower is one of my favourite ingredients for low-carb, diabetic-friendly cooking. One cup of this white beauty only has about five grams of carbohydrate, 0.3 grams of fat,...
by Nikki Wallis | Oct 11, 2019 | Sweet Things
If you’re someone who finds breakfast boring, then keep reading because this post is for you!I personally love breakfast – it’s my favourite meal of the day! The second I wake up of a morning, the first thing I do is run downstairs and make my coffee...
by Nikki Wallis | Sep 27, 2019 | Sweet Things
Whether you’re into the health benefits of acai powder and berries or not, this recipe is unbeatable!The bright pink healthy icing, made from pink pitaya, makes these cupcakes super perfect for kids, as well as us big kids!So what is acai and pitaya anyway? You...
by Nikki Wallis | Sep 13, 2019 | Savoury Dishes
Has dinner got you beat? Are you running out of ideas on what to cook? Is your family picky when it comes to food? I’ve got you covered! My Lower-carb Cottage Pie recipe is a must-try. It’s perfect for the whole family, not just those of us with diabetes....
by Nikki Wallis | Aug 30, 2019 | Stories and Tips
Have you ever wondered what the best food is to eat to keep your Blood Sugar Levels (BGL) stable? Well stop wondering, here’s some good news as research has uncovered the benefits of low GI diets for people with diabetes. What is GI? You might ask. In my earlier post,...
by Nikki Wallis | Aug 16, 2019 | Savoury Dishes
These Low Carb Mexican Chicken Wraps are a delicious alternative to traditional Mexican meals. The wrap on low-carb wraps Using Mission Low-carb wraps, which have about 11 grams of carbohydrate per serve, they are a great alternative to standard wraps which are a lot...
by Nikki Wallis | Aug 2, 2019 | Sweet Things
If you’re looking for a treat for dessert, afternoon tea, or for a special occasion, then try my Diabetic-friendly Cherry Cake.It has approximately 12.8 grams of carbs per slice! This recipe features Morello cherries, which are the perfect accompaniment for an...