A major upside to these cooler months is the abundance of juicy apples available. We’ve had heaps in our veggie box the last couple of weeks and as much as I love to crunch on them raw, they are also delicious stewed in a crumble. Health benefits: There are specific gut health benefits to stewing …
Let’s face it, my mashed potato would not do well on Masterchef! But, I make it gnarly for a reason – to increase fibre and nutrient content. White potatoes get a bad rap. Yes, they do convert to sugar quite quickly in your body, but I take a number of steps to combat this. Use …
Often the change of season brings not only cooler weather, but a raft of nasty Winter bugs. If you’re susceptible to colds, flu, sinus or chest infections over Winter, it could be a sign your immune system needs a little T-L-C. Now’s the time to think ahead and equip your body with the resources it …
What happens at your meal times? Is it a calm, soothing environment, or is there disruptive background noise and tense conversation? Good digestion is about much more than what you put in your mouth and the environment in which you eat is almost as important as what you eat. It could be the healthiest meal …
Chia seeds are pretty famous for something so small. They’ve become incredibly popular. You can buy them in Aldi. I often see bliss balls or raw slices coated in them. Cafes sprinkle chia on top of their muesli or granola… But hang on a sec, did you know that chia seeds take on around 9-12 …
If I were to give one tip to anyone and everyone, it’s to eat a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables. Every day. Vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetables are pretty well known, but have you heard of phytonutrients? These are natural plant chemicals which give plants their vibrant colours …and it’s not just …
You’re probably not surprised to read there’s a link between food and mood. Comfort food gets its name for a reason and we often need to be ‘in the mood’ for certain foods. But food choices can impact your mood on a deeper level and scientific research is beginning to show that gut health is …
Our first tomato harvest this summer. Better late than never! Tomato tips: Cooking tomatoes ‘liberates’ their red pigment lycopene, which is a heat-stable antioxidant noted to be protective from various cancers, heart disease and vision degeneration. There’s a good amount of research on lycopene and how it protects your cells from damage. You get the …
Spices add so much incredible flavour to meals and also bring some excellent health benefits to the table. Cumin – aids digestion, possibly via supporting pancreas function, antioxidant and assists the liver’s natural detoxification enzymes Coriander seeds – support digestion, anti-inflammatory, may be cholesterol-lowering Ginger – anti-inflammatory, improves circulation, reduces nausea, supports digestion Turmeric – …
For most people, just a few minutes of sun-basking (without sunscreen) a day in summer is enough to top up your vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is important for: Bones and muscles Immune health Mood But as many as 1 in 4 Australian adults could be deficient. Risk of sunburn is a real concern with …