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Camilla Thompson (Nutritionist/PT) Holistic Health Coaching focusing on flavour + meaningful movement

15/11/2025

GOOD RUB | One of the simplest ways to transform a humble home-cooked dinner is with a freshly made marinade. Nothing fancy, just real ingredients and a quick whizz in the blender 🌀

I’m NOT a fan of pre-marinated meats, so consider this a gentle nudge to skip the stabilisers, fillers and refined oils. Make your own. This took literally three minutes. Truly worth it 🙌🏽

HOT TIP: Unless you’re using this on chicken, don’t add lemon juice (even if you’re tempted like I was)
It’ll start to cure or “cook” the lamb before it hits the grill and it definitely doesn’t have the best outcomes for beautifully pink cutlets 💕

Here’s my go-to lamb marinade (also delicious on chicken & pork). Adjust to taste, go wild, do your thang:

1kg lamb chops or cutlets
2 tbsp EVOO
3–4 sprigs fresh rosemary (leaves only)
3–4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp each smoked paprika + dried mint or oregano (or all 👀)
Rind of 1 lemon, finely grated
4–5 jarred anchovies
Salt & pepper

Blend until smooth, coat your meat and let it sit for 10 minutes to 10 hours (or overnight). Bring to room temp before grilling on high. Cook to your liking and enjoy immediately 🤤

🧄 Garlic count check: How many cloves is too many for you? (Asking for… well…me 😂)

Buon app 🍋

Also shout out to as I know she loves ‘meat on a handle’ and it’s very nostalgic for her 🍖🤎😉

14/11/2025

GOOD MUESLI | Warmer mornings call for a little breakfast switch-up, and I’m a huge fan of ‘home brand’ muesli — aka the mix you make yourself from whatever wholegrains, nuts + seeds you love 🤎

I grab most of my bits from bulk wholefood stores like @ - because they’re always fresh and great quality ✔️

The mix itself? Never an exact science. I change it up depending on what I feel like and love getting more variety this way 🌈

This is the Good Muesli I threw together this morning. It’s wheat-free & super yum. Nutritionally, I often prefer a raw muesli over granola. Granola is delish (we all know this), but it’s usually cooked in some sort of syrup — even if it’s maple or honey, it’s still more of a morning sugar spike than I like 📈

I keep my portion small(ish): about 1/4 cup of muesli over 3/4 cup natural Greek yoghurt (currently obsessed with ) plus seasonal fruit — today was mango & blackberries 🥭

I don’t have muesli every day as I lean more into savoury breakies, but it’s so good to have a nutritious breaky option ready to go when the mornings are rushed
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Save this for your next bulk food shop 🛒

Are you team muesli or team granola? Tell me in the comments below 👇🏽🥣

10/11/2025

GOOD MUFFINS | So this happened, and on a Monday morning…🤪

I managed to get Sonny excited to grate 2 carrots and a zucchini and then throw it all in a blender with some cacao powder, a brown banana, a couple of eggs and a few other bits e voila - some deliciously moist vegetable muffins that are dressed up as chocolatey sweet treats. SAY WHAT?! 🥕🥒🍫🧁

At the risk of sounding a bit crazy - they only took total 25 mins to make so they are definitely achievable for a morning before school bake session (is that even a thing?) 😂🔫

And in even more good news - they’re gluten free, dairy free, more or less refined sugar free but ABSOLUTELY NOT flavour free - so you can feel guilt free having one and packing them into your kiddos lunchboxes 🙌🏽

The sweetness comes from about 1/4 cup of honey because the choccy chips I use are dark & high cacao % which I love. It’s almost too good to be true 🍯

Want the recipe for my Choc-full-of-Veg-Muffins??!! Comment “muffin” below and I’ll flick it to your DMs 🧁🧁🧁

Buon appetito 🍋

09/11/2025

GOOD CRUNCH | Before you roll your eyes and scroll past yet another nutritionist plugging yet another kale salad — this one’s worth stopping for ✋

It’s got bold, smoky flavours, fibre for days, and all the good fats working together — plus the crispy crunchy chaos of tortilla chips. Just buy the best you can afford, made with real corn and no additives or fillers — I love 🌽

Where’s the protein, you ask? The clever combo of black beans and h**p seeds creates a complete amino acid profile in one vegetarian dish that’s as fun as it is functional — plus manchego, which packs a serious protein punch 🧀

It’s perfect for busy weeks too — just keep the dressing and avocado separate until you’re ready to eat 🥑

Taco ’bout a winner of a salad 🙌🏽
 Drop a 🌮 below and I’ll flick the recipe straight to your DMs 📫

Buon appetito 🍋

03/11/2025

GOOD BEANS | Hands down, this is the recipe my friends and family always ask me for once they’ve tried it. I can’t take the credit, the OG recipe is from ‘Nothing Fancy’ — a staple on my kitchen book stand — with a few teeny Good Plate tweaks 🤌

The magic is in the simplicity: butter beans (the best you can buy) marinated in extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, lemon + garlic. Perfect with lamb or chicken — or straight from the fridge by the spoonful 🥄

It might look Basic B*tch (no offence Alison) - but trust me — there’s a reason why everyone asks for it! 😉

Honestly though - don’t you think the simplest food is always the best? Legumes are THE most underrated food source both & IMO we all should be eating more of them 🫘

Drop into the comments your most favourite, simple meal & I’ll share this incredibly popular marinated butter beans recipe with you. Good trade? 🤝

Buon appetito 🍋

01/11/2025

GOOD TARTS | If you could sum up Spring in one dish, I think this could be it ☀️
 Asparagus has to be one of my favourite vegetables, and this tart is a true celebration of it. A classic flavour combination of ricotta, dill & lemon with some added miso from for that extra probiotic punch, all you need to do is brush on some balsamic & EVOO to bring out the natural sweetness in the oven 🫒

I rarely make my own pastry because is just so good - I have never found anything that matches its quality 😍

Serve this up on a stunning Spring day to your favourite people with a crisp green salad teamed with some finely shaved radish & red onion 🥬🫜

Drop a ☀️ in the comments below and I’ll pop a link to the recipe through to your DMs. Would love to know what you think! 💭   Buon appetito 🍋

28/10/2025

GOOD ENERGY | Cauliflower + middle eastern flavours are a match made in heaven so when my sister gifted me 2 beauties (thanks Flissy!) from her very bountiful veggie patch, knowing it’s probably the last time I’ll be seeing cauli for a while I felt I had needed to do them justice and see the season out with a bang 💥

I’ve really lent into this vibe with the za’taar and cumin, chick peas, tamari almonds, feta, dill, mint and red onion, some pickled green chillies or guindilla peppers (if you can get hold of them) - the combo did not disappoint. This salad was born to be doubled and enjoyed throughout the week - simply portion it out and dress just before eating 🥦🤍

The cooked & cooled brown basmati rice really works with this flavour & texture profile & adds a heap more resistant starch which our good gut bacteria LOVES, whilst also providing a steady release of energy 🙌🏽

So there you have it - a balanced, fibre-packed salad bursting with flavour & texture plus with about 22g of protein per serve - you’ll be the envy of the office lunch room, with no 3pm slump in sight 🤩

Comment FLAVOUR below and I’ll send you the link to your DMs 📫

Buon appetito 🍋

20/10/2025

GOOD FISH | PSA 📢

DO NOT SAVE THIS if you DON’T want a recipe that supports your hormones, brain & heart health, helps reduce inflammation & is packed with protein, & healthy fats & prebiotic fibre 🙄

Here’s what you’ll be missing out on …

🐟 A punchy, flavour-packed meal that’s rich in the most bioavailable forms of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA) — the polyunsaturated fats that support brain, heart, gut & hormone health. 🐟 Delicious, sustainable & budget-friendly seafood that hasn’t been jammed with antibiotics or fed with palm oil 🐟 A quick, family-friendly meal that’s loaded with essential nutrients like creatine, calcium, selenium & B12 (plus all the anti-inflammatory benefits)

But If you do want all that goodness, drop a 🐟 in the comments & I’ll DM you the recipe link 🤳

Big ups to for the inspo for this recipe too ✌🏼 
I know sardines can be a little polarising — but this recipe uses fresh sardine fillets, not tinned ones. VERY DIFFERENT VIBE. I grab mine from in 250g trays. They’re basically like little whiting fillets, just with a lot more nutritional punch 🥊 That’s how I sold them to my 6-year-old anyway & it worked 😂

If sardines really, truly aren’t your thing or you can’t find them, try white fish fillets like ling (as per Yasmin’s OG recipe) or even chicken tenderloins. Just be sure to leave the chicken in the oven a little longer to make sure it all cooks through 😎

Serve with a crisp green salad & a simple vinaigrette — that’s all it really needs 🙂

Buon appetito 🍋

16/10/2025

GOOD CHOICE | Now THIS is a trend I can get around (thanks for the inspo 🫶🏽)

Are you the type to peek into other people’s trolleys at the shops? 👀 Well here’s mine — no awkward side-eye necessary 🤭

🍋 Lemons – I put lemon juice on just about everything, even charcuterie. A squeeze of citrus/zest lights any dish & adds a hit of nutrients. It should be illegal to serve seafood & vegetables without it 👮‍♂️

🐟 Anchovies – tiny, salty, umami-packed goodness. Snack on them or melt into sauces for next-level flavour. I splurge on my snacky ones like & go mid-range for cooking, but always go for quality ✔️

🧀 Parmigiano Reggiano – panic if I run out - so I now buy it in KG blocks . High in protein, calcium, phosphorus + vitamin D & virtually lactose-free. It’s flavour, texture & nutrition in one generous grating. Pro tip: invest in a good grater like or via 💡

🥫 Tinned legumes – beans, beans, the musical fruit 🎶 Packed with prebiotic fibre & plant protein. Butter & white beans are my faves, but honestly — all have their moment. Toss into soups, salads or braises and your gut will thank you 🙏🏻

You might notice there’s not much fresh produce here — that’s because I let the seasons guide me. It keeps things interesting, gives me & my family variety & our bodies the nutrients we need, when we need it 🌈

Now tell me — what are your ride-or-die trolley staples? Drop them in the comments below & let’s chaaaat👇

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