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
[ Note: This is the 3rd in my Health & Fertility series of articles. Please read #1 and #2 first! ] I’ve always been someone who likes to be prepared. I don’t really like surprises… (…unless I’ve hinted sufficiently about a gift
It fascinates me that we seem to know more about what influences reproductive success in laboratory animals then we do in human beings… [ Note: This is the 2nd in my 3-part Health & Fertility series
A lot of couples today now wonder how fertile they are… This may be because they personally know other couples who have had ‘fertility challenges’ and they are now curious about their own potential to
“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
Sit right and sit less for a healthy spine Sit Right this Spinal Health Week (21-27 May) Do you spend most of your day sitting, whether it’s at work, in the car, on public
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
Keeping up to date with information is critical, especially in the world of health. Products come in and out of fashion and I am committed to staying abreast of research. Over the last 6 months
For the mums who email me regularly asking when my cookbook (Which Foods When) will be finished — I am excited to finally say that 2 cookbooks are now on the go! I am working
