Step into the world of Feed Me Healthy by Anna Van Dyken, where a warm welcome awaits you. As an author, WW Ambassador, and a cherished friend to many, I invite you to join me on a journey. Here, the essence of my website goes beyond the mere exploration of recipes and wellness – it’s an invitation into a lifestyle where we celebrate the joy of cooking, the principles of WW, and the pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.
Dive deeper into my website, and you’ll discover a treasure trove of insights, experiences, and, of course, delicious recipes. Each page is a canvas painted with the vibrant colors of culinary delights and the journey toward well-being. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook, a fellow WW enthusiast, or someone seeking a path to a healthier life, there’s a place for you here.
Follow along as I share my personal anecdotes, kitchen adventures, and the profound impact that WW and a wholesome lifestyle have had on my life. This isn’t just a website; it’s a space where we connect, inspire, and uplift one another in our shared pursuit of health and happiness.
So, whether you’re here for the recipes, the WW insights, or simply to be a part of a community that values well-being, consider yourself an integral part of Feed Me Healthy. Together, let’s savor the journey into a world where good food, and wellness.
Many of you are familiar with Sue & The ThermoCouple, but did you realize that she’s now actively engaged in the WW program and is adapting my recipes here along with content from my two books? Additionally, she’s exploring and converting WW’s recipes to Thermomix. Visit her website, follow her on social media to stay informed about all things Coverting & Thermomix.
Cake – Apple & Cinnamon Upside Down
Cake - Apple & Cinnamon Upside Down 2 tbls brown sugar2 tsp ground cinnamon2 eggs120 gms Chobani plain yoghurt1/2 cup caster sugar2 tins 400 gm tin apple pie slices1 cup self raising flour (sifted)1/2 cup no added sugar apple purée Line a 20cm form pan at the base...
Mini Apple Pies
Mini Apple Pies 2 apples1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tbls plain flour1 tbls sweetener10 gms short crust pastry Core out 2 apples, (I used pink ladies)Put the insides in a bowlAdd 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tbls of plain flour and 1 tbls sweetener of choiceMix together and repack it...
Vanilla & Peach Toasted Meringue Pots
Vanilla & Peach Toasted Meringue Pots 8-9 medium fresh ripe peaches2 tsp cinnamon1 tbls queens sugar free maple syrup1 tsp vanilla3 tbls water3 egg whites2 tbls sugar1/2 tsp vanilla paste1/4 tsp cornflour1/4 tsp white vinegar Peel and slice peaches, place in a pot...
Ginger Pear and Custard – Mini Desserts
Ginger Pear and Custard - Mini Desserts 2 pears (peeled and sliced)Pinch of cinnamon1 tsp vanillaWater to cover1/4 cup Paul’s light custard1 packet of unibic gingerbread babies (they come in a multipack in the biscuit isle) Poach or stew 2 pears in cinnamon, water...
Almond Butter Cups
Almond Butter Cups For the base3/4 cup raw almonds ground into a meal1/4 cup rolled oats ground into a flour2 tbls 50gms raw almond butter1.5 tbls coconut oil (warmed if necessary)1.5 tbls queens sugar free maple syrup1/4 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp pure vanilla extractPinch...
Triffle – Coconut Jelly Trifecta
Triffle - Coconut Jelly Trifecta Lime jellyStrawberry jellyraspberryfresh mintCoconut Jelly160 ml can of TCC light coconut milk3/4 tsp powder gelatine (I dissolved in a little hot water) I Made up 2 different low joule jelly (lime & strawberry)2 tbls spoons of...
Anna Van Dyken
WW turned my life around. I lost 70 kilograms – that’s an entire person, and half my body weight. I used to be the size of two people, and now I am just one . . .
When I walked into my local WW meeting one Saturday morning in 2012, I weighed almost 143 kilograms. For years I had been eating for emotional comfort, rather than nourishment.
After my beloved sister, Christina, died from a rare type of bone cancer – the same year my son, Ethan, was born – I had turned to food, no longer caring about myself or my health. This is when my weight got completely out of control. I knew I had to change the unhealthy habits that had become part of my daily life, and I left that first WW meeting armed with the knowledge and tools I needed to bring about change, including cookbooks, measuring spoons and kitchen scales.
I already knew how to cook: a happy childhood spent kneading pasta and baking delicious cakes alongside my beautiful Nonna had blessed me with a love of good ingredients and sharing meals. I just needed to learn a different way of cooking; to make it healthy and nourishing, as well as delicious.
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I was – and still am – so lucky to have the unwavering support of Rodney, my husband, and Ethan (the light of my life). Initially overwhelmed by the task that lay ahead, I sobbed in Rodney’s arms one night.
He then said the wise words that completely changed my attitude to my weight-loss journey: ‘You can’t change everything at once, Anna. You need to do things little by little.’
I decided to change one habit at a time and aim for achievable 5 kilogram goals. And it worked.
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