Sometimes I find myself debating if I should buy my children small tubs of organic yoghurt for school lunches… Truth be told, my kids find even the small tubs of organic yoghurt are “too big”
One area that I can confidently say that I am an expert in is with knowing “the pregnant brain”. Having had five pregnancies in eight years I have developed a keen understanding of how hormones
I found myself up to my elbows making cupcakes (well, muffins actually) the other night, for my second eldest to take to school for his birthday. When he asked me to make the cakes I
Today’s parents are special. You have to be — you are raising children in a very different world and as my mother likes to remind me, “Things aren’t the way they used to be.” …She’s
Will nuts make me fat and which nuts are best? A girlfriend said to me the other night that her weakness was eating nuts. “I just love snacking on them, isn’t that terrible because they
Lamb is possibly my favourite protein (apologies to the vegetarians!). This hearty soup nourishes and nurtures the weary or light-hearted. The Moroccan flavours complement the tender lamb shanks and the sweetness of the purple carrots beautifully… It’s
Plastic has revolutionized the way we move and store our food… Its incredible properties have resulted in us being surrounded by plastic food packaging. Next time you are at the supermarket make a mental note
Have you ever wondered where ‘processed meats’ fit along the health scale? I have questioned these foods as I’m married to an Italian who likes to occasionally indulge in prosciutto and salami. Sometimes he even
“Research tells us fourteen out of any ten individuals likes chocolate” —Sandra Boynton Young or old we all tend to love chocolate so it’s good news that this recipe is both chocolatey but densely wholesome.
With part 2 of this Shop For Health series I would like to look at priorities when purchasing fruit and vegetables…. Q: “What is my top recommendation for parents when it comes to fruits and
I am often asked questions about my shopping rituals. With the next few blogs I would like to share the considerations and thoughts I hold in mind, when I source and purchase foods for my family…
More and more people today have allergies and I am often asked how one should tackle sensitivity — all the while ensuring a balanced diet. Many parents whose child may react to dairy products due
Over the years I have invested countless hours looking into foods that nourish health… I’ve also spent countless hours in the kitchen preparing and cooking these foods for my family, and know just how important
These pictures depict how happy children can turn beastly (yes, even my children!) when fed too much sugar or artificial sweeteners. Fortunately in this case I know these young “animals” were just playing around rather
This is a photo of me with my godson – it’s hard to imagine that he may need a supplement. Perhaps he does? I receive lots of emails asking about this topic so the following
