2016 Apr. 02
Ten reasons to eat an apple a day – and it’s not just to keep the dentist away! The ‘apple a day…’ adage is totally justified. Not only do apples have […]
2016 Apr. 01
There is nothing more wonderful than a fresh date! I had fresh dates for the first time whilst visiting Egypt a few years ago. It isn’t so easy to find […]
2016 Mar. 31
This is the year of sustainable consumerism, of looking back to our traditional roots and following the example of our resourceful ancestors and indigenous cultures and their use of plants […]
2016 Mar. 29
Years ago when I first started out on my healthy journey, I struggled to accept that there would be some very big and less than enticing changes. I couldn’t stomach […]
2016 Mar. 16
It’s hard to ignore the messages that are bombarding us daily from the diet industry and the media. Negative messages regarding food can infiltrate magazines, newspapers, news segments and your […]
2016 Mar. 09
When it comes to talking about carbohydrates; some people run away scared like it is the black plague. Why is this? What makes some people so fearful of an extremely valuable […]
2016 Mar. 07
Got the munchies? The urge to snack can be a sign of real hunger-in which case your body simply requires more fuel-or it can come from a need to entertain your […]
2016 Feb. 24
As we become more aware of the environmental impact of meat production (i.e. deforestation, ground water contamination, water waste, excess production of greenhouse gasses), more people may want to adopt […]
2016 Feb. 21
Herbs and spices have been used for centuries to bring life to bland, unexciting meals. They embody all kinds of different backgrounds and cultures that can elicit memories of home. […]
2016 Feb. 18
Superfoods are very much in vogue especially with the new SIRT diet. Rather than aim for a specific diet we should always be aiming for a balanced diet. Within a balanced […]
2016 Feb. 13
Can you tell apart your fruits from your veg? Most of us think we can! From a culinary and cultural perspective we are wired to believe that fruits are sweet […]
2016 Feb. 07
Smoothies are a great way to start the day Fill in a hunger gap or grab a meal on the run. But one thing is clear – you want to enjoy […]