The brassica family used to be known as the cruciferous family (the botanical name is Brassicaceae) and they are nutrient powerhouses and fabulous to include in your regular diet. They contain loads of vitamins and minerals as well as important phytonutrients, and while there are differences between the individual plans, the main nutrients are: Vitamin…
DetailsAre we over the total fat phobia of the past few decades yet? I hope so, food tastes much better with some fat or oil, and we need fats in our diets. Some of the important roles and functions of fats include: source of energy support and insulation for your organs and nerves fats form…
DetailsI am sure most if not all of us have been there – you’re worried about work, or a loved one, maybe work is horrible, a relationship isn’t going so well, you’re bored, or you are grieving a loss – and you find yourself craving foods like there’s no tomorrow. It is normal and to…
DetailsA team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh tested whether hugs act as a form of social support, protecting stressed people from getting sick. Turns out they do! In the study of 404 healthy adults perceived support was assessed by a questionnaire, and the frequency of interpersonal conflicts and receiving hugs was assessed from…
DetailsWhen I was growing up my ‘period talk’ (given in the old church no less) was so obscure and involved so many metaphors that I had absolutely no idea what they were talking about; they could have been telling us how to clean your carburetor or how electricity works for all I got out of…
DetailsPhew, that’s a lot in one title! This post came about after a number of recent news stories coincided and they all relate to each other, so here goes. There was an article on the ABC news site yesterday about women having little time to themselves. The women most missing out are women in the…
DetailsI am not much of a baker which is a good thing because I rarely follow recipes strictly, and never for something like a salad. Instead I get inspiration from other people’s recipes and photos and then I tweak them to my taste, as well being influenced by what looks good at the fruit &…
DetailsWith such a big focus on overweight and obesity we sometimes forget that some people struggle to gain and/or maintain weight and are seeking help. So why would someone have difficulties achieving their happy and healthy weight? Some reasons include: gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, such as Coeliac Disease super sporty people, professional athletes who may want…
DetailsInositol is a natural compound found in plants, animals, and humans and it has nine stereo-isomers, which is the techy way of saying it comes in nine near-identical forms. Inositol has a number of important roles in the body, and probably some that we don’t know about yet. One of the roles is as a…
DetailsPregnancy spacing (also known as the inter-partum interval) is how long the space or gap is between pregnancies and it is an essential part of family planning. Some of you will be big fans of having your babies as close together as possible, while others will think that is some sort of madness. Regardless of what…
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