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G’day. I’m Tansy.

I’m an author, university-qualified nutritionist, recipe developer and mindfulness blogger 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, food philosophy and recipes. Enjoy!

Learn more about me and Joyful Eating.

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 being mindful of how your body responds to the food you eat and what brings you joy and satisfaction.

Sicilian Eggplant

This easy, baked eggplant dish is inspired by Sicilian caponata. It combines eggplant, tomatoes, sweet and tangy flavours. Enjoy its...
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Parsnip Cake [Gluten-Free]

This gluten-free melt-in-your-mouth parsnip cake contains walnuts, orange zest and cinnamon. Enjoy it plain or with frosting. Move over, carrot...
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Kiwifruit Salsa

Add colour and flavour to your meals with this vibrant, sweet, tangy kiwifruit salsa. It’s a quick and easy side...
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Maple Roasted Parsnips

Maple roasted parsnips are sweet, soft and sticky with an earthy, peppery and toffee-like flavour. They’re a delicious side dish...
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Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding

Start your day with this fibre-packed, porridge-like chia seed breakfast pudding infused with warming spices like cinnamon and ginger and...
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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.

15 Simple Quinoa Salads [Recipes]

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

Easy bean salad is a simple and fulfilling salad based on pantry staples of a few cans of beans and...
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Greek Yogurt Potato Salad

A fresh twist on a classic comfort dish, this potato salad is made with creamy Greek yogurt for a nutritious...
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Lentil Quinoa Salad

Lentil quinoa salad is satisfying as a side or complete meal and is high in protein and fibre, with lentils,...
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Herb Potato Salad

Herb potato salad is a light potato salad with a satisfying creamy tanginess from the combination of vinegar, olive oil...
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MINDFUL EATING

I write about mindful eating, mindfulness and my philosophy of joyful eating. If you’d like a more relaxed and joyful relationship with food, read on.

Mindful Eating Blog Debunking Diet and Nutrition Myths

Diet culture: free yourself of it’s weight

Imagine a world where we could enjoy time out with friends and family without justifying our food choices or feeling...
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How Does Joy Differ From Pleasure?

Joy differs from pleasure in that pleasure is derived from an external source, while joy arises from within when we...
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A Joyful Eating Moment

A Joyful Eating moment is when our full attention is on the food before us, and all self-deprecating thoughts, food...
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Mindful Eating Blog Debunking Diet and Nutrition Myths

4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Adopt Mindful Eating for Weight Loss

Mindful eating has been hijacked by the diet industry as a tool for weight loss; however, this objective perpetuates harmful...
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Why Am I Eating Like This Is My Last Slice of Tiramisu Ever?

How did I stop eating like it was the last slice of tiramisu I'd ever have, that is overeating when...
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Here’s to enjoying more joyful eating moments!

LATEST BLOGS

I write blogs ranging from 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 to 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 be sharing my insights and learnings with you.

Spilling it: Should You Go on a Juice Cleanse?

Learn the truth about juice cleanses and why they aren’t the miracle for health they’re made out to be. Discover...
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How Wellness Diets that Promise You’ll Get Pregnant Can Cause Harm

Those of us trying to get pregnant can fall prey to people and programs that promise we'll conceive if we...
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Diets Don’t Work: How to Spot a Diet in Disguise

It's widely known that diets don't work, yet many of us are still lured by diets in disguise, which may...
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Diet culture: free yourself of it’s weight

Imagine a world where we could enjoy time out with friends and family without justifying our food choices or feeling...
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Orthorexia: How it’s possible to take healthy eating too far?

The line between eating ‘healthy’ and it becoming an unhealthy obsession, which impedes quality of life and mental health, can...
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BOOKS BY TANSY BOGGON

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Cover of the novel, The Weight of a Woman
Front cover of novel by Tansy Boggon The Tears of a Woman

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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.