Episode 02

“Saving Thyme” with WholesomebySarah

Photo of Not Super. Woman podcast guest, Sarah Pound, standing in front of a black fence.

Sarah Pound, Creator of @Wholesomebysarah
&  Head Nutritionist at 28 By Sam Wood

Bec and Zoe talk about the monotony of the weekly grind cooking. How food can make memorable moments, but when you don’t have the time to spare to be elaborate, it’s easy to fall into the trap of pumping out quick, yet, nutritionless meals. Sarah Pound has changed that with her online account @Wholesomebysarah, by reimagining what is quick and easy, but still delicious and filled with nutrition! Sarah talks about her love of food, the journey her career in the food and events industry has taken her on to date, and how she ended up collating all her experience to become a relatable, achievable, yet aspirational online foodie and Head Nutritionist of 28 By Sam Wood.

“There are so many nights where I am like ‘Oh shit it’s 6pm, what I am going to give the kids for dinner - oh egg on toast!’ It doesn’t have to be elaborate”

Interview Top Tips

  1. Make better choices and choose less processed food  (e.g. brown rice over white rice).

  2. Essentials to keep in the pantry/fridge include:

    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you don’t really need any other oils.

    • Spices - Buy the mixed spices “moroccan spice mix” save the time and expense mixing 14 different herbs.

    • You should keep a few main spices - ground cummin and coriander that you can use on their own.

    • In winter I always keep Passata, and tinned tomatoes for soups and stews.

    • Frozen Vegetables - YES! Whatever veggies you likes. Super healthy as snap frozen.

    • I buy the Asian mix veggies.

    • Frozen Berries for smoothies.

  3. Buy premade cauliflower rice, healthier option than rice and put it in the microwave as a quick healthier option

  4. As for marinades, make it yourself if you can. No biggie if you can’t here and there. Often the premade ones have emulsifiers and other ingredients, so just as easy and healthier to 

  5. Put on a batch of brown rice or quinoa to keep for meals when you are at home pottering 

  6. Make a salad dressing or roast a tray of nuts to add to your cooking to jazz it up during the week, it cuts out the 5-10 min task that takes a 40min down to 30mins. 

  7. Homemade salad dressing can last 2-3weeks in the fridge pending on ingredients 

  8. Don’t meal for 7 nights, you will have stuff left in the fridge and cut out the option for spontaneity 

  9. Have a look at your week ahead, pick a really quick meal when you know you will be coming in late from after school activities, plan maybe 4-5 meals MAX in a week.