NOURISHING RECIPES & MINDFUL EATING FOR JOYFUL FOOD FREEDOM

G’day. I’m Tansy.

I’m an author, culinary nutritionist, recipe developer, and PhD candidate, here to support you in breaking free from food rules and diet mentality to experience the joy of eating without overthinking, guilt, or shame.

On this site, I share my books, recipes, food philosophy, and insights from my work and research. Enjoy!

Learn more about Joyful Eating and me.

NOURISHING RECIPES

I write recipes to nourish and comfort your body and soul, from breakfast to dessert.

My recipes are mostly made from widely accessible ingredients. I provide substitutions and modifications where I can and bust nutrition and food myths as I go. I encourage you to be mindful of how your body responds to the food you eat and what brings you joy and satisfaction.

Spiced Peanut and Sweet Potato Soup

Creamy and warming, this spiced peanut and sweet potato soup is an easy and hearty one-pot meal. Inspired by the...
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Hummus Bowl

A hummus bowl with creamy hummus, crisp vegetables, nourishing grains, and fresh herbs makes for a delicious and satisfying snack...
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Build Your Own Pizza: An Easy Formula with 20+ Pizza Recipes

An easy formula to build your own pizza with topping suggestions and combinations for everything from child-friendly to gourmet pizzas....
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Easy Gluten-Free Pizza Dough Recipe

If you thought eating gluten-free meant missing out on pizzas with a crispy crust and soft, doughy inside—think again. This...
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Seedy Crackers (Gluten-Free)

Crunchy, gluten-free, seedy crackers made with chickpea flour, seeds and herbs are perfect for snacking, dips or crushing for a...
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SATISFYING SALADS

Discover nourishing salad recipes that are perfect as side dishes or standalone meals. From protein-packed options like lentil and quinoa salad to refreshing combinations like carrot salad with cranberries, I have recipes to support balanced and joyful eating.

Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Salad

Roasted cauliflower quinoa salad is a sweet and mildly spicy salad that combines roasted cauliflower, quinoa, orange and sultanas for...
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50 Recipes for Salads with Fruits

Incorporating fruit into salads can create satisfying salads with a well-rounded taste profile. In this post, I share the benefits...
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Roasted Potato and Lentil Salad

This potato and lentil salad is a satisfying, zesty dish that is delicious as both a side dish and a...
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15 Simple Quinoa Salads [Recipes]

Satisfy your taste buds and appetite with these simple quinoa salad recipes that span various cuisines and seasons. Enjoy! JUMP...
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Easy Bean Mix Salad

This easy bean mix salad is simple, satisfying and full of flavour—made with canned beans, corn, fresh herbs and vegetables...
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BOOKS BY TANSY BOGGON

Book cover image of Joyful Eating: How to Break Free of Diets and Make Peace with Your Body.
Cover of the novel The Weight of a Woman.
Cover image of the novel The Tears of a Woman.

MINDFUL EATING BLOGS & REFLECTIONS

On this website, I write about mindful eating, mindfulness, eating disorder recovery and my philosophy of joyful eating.

My blogs include personal reflections on my journey to healing my relationship with food and my body, my writing advice and author journey, the experience of being a childless, not by choice, woman, and articles to support you in breaking free from food rules and diet mentality. So that you, too, may experience the joy of eating (and life) with less self-doubt, limiting beliefs, guilt and shame.

It is an honour to share my insights and learnings with you.

What Does “Food is Medicine” Really Mean? Eating Disorder Considerations

The phrase “Food is Medicine” is widely used, but what does it really mean? Here, I explore its benefits, limitations,...
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Culinary Nutrition Workshops: Do We Need to Teach Nutrition?

In culinary nutrition, there is often an assumption that, if we are teaching people to cook, we should also teach...
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‘All Foods Fit’: Helpful Mantra or Oversimplification in Eating Disorder Recovery? 

The phrase ‘all foods fit’ supports eating disorder recovery through flexibility, individualisation and energy adequacy. It's not a rigid, one-size-fits-all...
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How to feed your healthy self, not your eating disorder self

Drawing on the parable of the two wolves, this blog explores how to compassionately feed your healthy self, not your...
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Can the Mediterranean way of eating support eating disorder recovery?

Discover how the Mediterranean way of eating—rich in tradition, connection and nourishment—may support eating disorder prevention and recovery by focusing...
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FEATURED ON

As a writer and speaker, I am passionate about sharing my message of Joyful Eating.

My work has been featured in various publications, and I have been interviewed on podcasts and radio shows.