I am often asked about poo habits. It’s NOT the most glamorous part of my work I’ll admit but hey, discussing bowel habits (what’s healthy and what’s not) IS important for all members of the family…Does your four-year-old child or forty-year-old partner know how often they should be pooing each Read more…
With so many questioning parents looking to ensure the health of their infants, and wondering when they should introduce solids I thought I would share some information to help guide you. I would also love for you to watch the interview I did back in 2012 on The Circle, where Read more…
Lots parents feel urgent to start their babies on rice formula as their first food. I’d encourage you to have a read of my Which Foods When eBook (an extracted chapter from Well Adjusted Babies – Second Edition) where I discuss the benefits of starting with certain fruits, vegetables, fats Read more…
Have you ever wondered what to do with the stems of broccoli? Don’t throw them out — they contain oodles of nutrients including potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, beta-carotene and vitamin A — they have enormous cancer-fighting power… Like cabbage, this family of vegetables are turning heads with their capacity to neutralise Read more…
I was at a function the other night and I got into conversation with a girlfriend who was complaining that she couldn’t drink alcohol. She was then quick to tell me that she wasn’t drinking because she was on a particular drug. Curious, I asked her what was happening? She Read more…
HOW CAN I CONTROL CANDIDA AND RE-BALANCE MY BODY? There is no denying Candida is very difficult to control and it requires great commitment and patience. Candida thrives on sugar and refined carbohydrates, however if you stay light-hearted and focused, with time you can conquer this imbalance. Heck, you might Read more…
Have you ever wondered how often you should poo, or if your poo was healthy? Okay, after we get passed the awkwardness of this topic most of us would admit we are a little intrigued… How often we use our bowels and what our poo looks like tells us a Read more…
For the odd morning when I have grown tired of the paleo routine of eggs and vegetables or some other form of protein and vegetables — this congee makes for a wholesome start to the day. As far as porridge goes in our house, this recipe for brown rice congee is requested Read more…
So many mothers express frustration over children… Who aren’t exercising enough Wont read books May be over weight but undernourished because they self-limit their diet Are stressed or unhappy The good news is there is so much that we can do to protect our child’s health and nurture their minds and Read more…
Now I want to share with you some recipes for fermented drinks… For those of you who have no idea why we’re excited about fermented foods and drinks please see my previous post Why the Heck Would I Ferment Foods? and consider this inexpensive way to boost your intake Read more…