Panel beating. A sequel.

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This month we are going to delve deeper into food labels and look at some of the additives you will find in everyday supermarket products. It is a sad fact of our modern day that food is no longer grown, … Read More

Tim Tam Slam

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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

Poison? You bet your sweet aspartame!

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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

Prime time

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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

Zen and the art of label reading

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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

Panel beating

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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

Back to school

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We like to work together to help you on the path to wellness but isn’t it great when you can share what you learn to help your family? Little people need help to cope with what’s happening in their lives … Read More

New Year

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New Year Resolutions – do they really work? We’ve all made New Year resolutions before. In fact, about half of us make at least one each year. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but: By the end … Read More

Oils ain’t oils

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So what should what sort of fats and oils are good for us? It’s all a little bit confusing and information changes all the time. For instance, not so long ago we were told that eggs were bad for us. … Read More

The bees’ bounty

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Who would have thought the humble bee would provide such a bounty? Bee Pollen – now this sounds a bit gross, but when bees collect pollen from flowers they comb themselves and knead it into a spitball. Pollen is a … Read More

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