Fats can be divided into a number of different categories which require lengthy explanations. For simplicity’s sake and for the purpose of this blog, I will divide fats into ‘BAD Versus GOOD’. The primary building blocks of
Why Are Good Quality Fats Are Essential To Health: Fats are important to body function. The cells of the body are made of fat, and together with protein, they constitute the structural framework of your
The most harmful fats you can put into your body, pregnant or not, are transunsaturated fats. Wev’e all heard of them but what are they? Trans fats (TFAs) are listed on products as hydrogenated or
Dangers Of Hot Chips Or Fries! McDonald’s and most all other fast food restaurants use MSG to help sell their foods. MSG is used because it is inexpensive and generally makes food taste particularly good.
Last week, friends suffered the loss of their 37 week old unborn baby and obviously this has been an extremely sad time. In fact there has been a “numb haze” that has been both visible
This week, as discussed in the previous blog- Experiencing Grief with Children, our family experienced the loss of a friend’s 37 week old unborn baby. Our family also re-experienced the loss of our baby Abe.
As always grief forces me to assess my life and with the last two blogs I mentioned our family’s recent experience with loss. Grief always forces me to sit back and analyse how I am
This is a delicious recipe for a chocolate cake that I made recently and modified with gluten free flour. The beetroot makes the cake light and moist, which is always a bonus when using gluten-free
Friends shared this recipe with us recently and it makes for a great dairy-free desert. Mind-you, you do need to like bananas! Dairy-Free Banana Ice-Cream (you may like to add berries or chocolate to the
Conscious Parenting is a phrase I am happy to say we hear more and more often these days. For me Conscious Parenting is ‘being aware’ of how I parent. Being mindful of my words, actions,
Goodness how quickly this year is flying by. I love Easter time. For us, Easter is always a time to check-in with how we are navigating the year to date and to take the time
I am sorry to say that unfortunately today’s parents now ALSO need to be aware of Food Irradiation. Over the last decade food irradiation has been linked with health problems such as cancer, chromosomal damage resulting in
COKE IS A HEALTHY BEVERAGE !?!? – yeah right! However this has been the recent promotion angle here in Australia and unfortunately when these messages are endorsed by celebrities more and more people are likely
With being overseas this posting is perhaps a little late (my apologies) and requires your urgent action. I urge you to please take the necessary time. Homebirth is under threat in Australia with the Maternity
Simon, Arlo and I have just arrived home after ten days in London where we were launching the ‘2nd Edition of Well Adjusted Babies’. We had a fabulous time and spoke at conferences and universities.
