One of the things I missed most when travelling was Tim Tams. Imagine my delight at finding a stash in a Tel Aviv supermarket. I couldn’t wait to get home to show my partner at the time how to do … Read More
Artificial sweeteners are becoming more and more common in our food, particularly Aspartame (951). Aspartame is made up of; 40% aspartic acid – too much can cause serious neurological disorders 50% Phenylalanine – excess levels in the brain can decrease … Read More
Food manufacturers want us to buy their food and they employ a vast number of tricks and techniques to hook us in. Irrelevant claims: 99% fat free – that’s what you may find on a bag of lollies. Low fat … Read More
Oh dear, I hear you thinking, “I am going to have to set aside an extra few hours just to get round the supermarket” Not so! Remember, the most healthy foods don’t generally come in a packet. However, there are … Read More
Did you know? We are confronted with over 20,000 choices every time we step into the supermarket! It’s little wonder then that making healthy choices can be not only confusing, but somewhat overwhelming. Never fear, help is at hand. This … Read More
Did you know that daily consumption of cruciferous veggies (eg. cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower) has been clinically shown to protect against breast cancer? The following recipe is not as wind producing as you would think. Cooking your chickpeas with … Read More
Chatting with Channel Nine News about Fad Diets.
I love beetroot – Part 3: What to do with beetroot greens Saute a couple of spring onions (finely chopped) with some fresh chopped Basil (you could use coriander) and garlic in a little olive oil (a bit naughty as … Read More
I love beetroot and this salad is a winner. I make it on Sunday and eat it through the week. 2 medium beetroot – grated 3 carrots – grated 1/2 red onion – finely sliced Add seeds and nuts as … Read More
I still love beetroot. This salad is also a keeper. I think I might add dill or mint to it next time just to break up that ‘lurid’ colour. My measurements on this are a bit rough – making it … Read More