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…
Are 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…
I 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…
I 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 &…
A nutritious breakfast sets you up for the rest of the day and supports good health because it: helps us to maintain a healthy weight by kick-staring our metabolism and getting your body to burn more energy provides the fuel for energy – giving you strength and endurance helps concentration and improves problem-solving ability helps…
Having a snack or two during the day can be a great way to keep your energy levels up throughout the day, sneak in an extra serve of two of veges and make sure you get all the nutrients you require. Whilst it is easy to grab a chocolate or muffin or pack of chips…
The general principles A healthy diet should be able to meet your nutritional needs. That means it will supply what you need and not include undesirables such as excess saturated fat, sugar and additives. A healthy diet has plants at the centre and is largely whole foods that have not undergone processing that can reduce…
The general principles A healthy diet should be able to meet your nutritional needs. That means it will supply what you need and not include undesirables such as excess saturated fat, sugar and additives. A healthy diet has plants at the centre and is largely whole foods that have not undergone processing that can reduce…
Normally when I harvest or buy rhubarb I end up making a rhubarb crumble of some description – rhubarb and blackberry, rhubarb apple and strawberry or just rhubarb and apple. This time I felt like making something a little different so went with a chutney. This delicious chutney is wonderful on cold meats or with…
I was fortunate enough to have been asked to write for ModeWest, a free online magazine for business in the Western suburbs and Blue Mountains. My first brief was about healthier and food choices and somehow that ended up being about burgers!! We all have the intention to eat healthy, right? The knowledge is there,…