Happy and healthy bowels are the pillars for our body, mind, health and well-being. The gut is an amazing organ that turns the food that we eat into the cells of our body and the energy that we feel. When our gut is working well, we feel fabulous and full of energy. If it is not working, it is the...
IBS and how a Low FODMAP diet can help
Beating Bloat: The Role of Nutrition in Treating IBS
Happy and healthy bowels are the pillars for the body. They’re also the cornerstone of vitality, health and well-being. When the gut is working well, people feel vibrant and full of energy. However, if there is a chink in its armour, the body will soon exhibit unpleasant bowel symptoms. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder, affecting...
Trying to go Eco-friendly from Shop to Kitchen
It is so fascinating to observe and evaluate your own environment-friendly practices when a forced change is on its way. I am talking about the imminent plastic shopping bag ban on all single use plastic and even biodegradable single use plastic shopping bags taking place on 1st July in Queensland. Now is the time to transition (if you haven’t already...
Getting Men in the Kitchen (if they are not already there)
Many of our great chefs are male, but it seems women are the primary food gate keepers in our homes. Some men cook to share the family load and others rarely cook – except for the meat on the barbecue. Unfortunately, it’s quite common for young male home leavers to rely on meal delivery services due to their limited cooking...
Hearty Winter One Pot Meatball Pasta Bake
(serves 4) This easy one-pot dish is perfect for a hearty, winter meal and is a firm favourite for all family members. Serve it at the table with a large bowl of steamed greens for everyone to enjoy. Ingredients 500g lean beef mince 2 garlic cloves, crushed ⅓ cup multigrain bread crumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tbsp finely chopped...
Reduce your Food Waste in the Home
Are you guilty of throwing out spoiled fruit and vegetables from the crisper after you have done your weekly grocery shop; binning yoghurts past their use-by date; finding three sour creams at the back of the fridge that you buy just in case; and finding that week-old leftover meat that you were supposed to make into another meal? If this...
Boosting your Immune System with Food for Winter
As the cooler months settle in and the prevalence of the common cold and respiratory infections increase, how can you improve your immunity with the foods you choose? When your immune system is run-down (possibly with stress or poor lifestyle choices) you will be more prone to infection or illness. Ensure that you get some restorative sleep, daily movement and...
Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Are you confused over what oil that you should use in your cooking? When I ask my clients about the oil in their pantry, they tell me they use olive oil in dressing, canola oil in baking, rice bran oil in sautéing, grapeseed oil for the BBQ and peanut oil in stir-frying. “Why don’t you just use Extra-Virgin olive oil...
Shuttle Run Dinners
Let’s face it, our weekday dinners need to be nourishing and tasty but just as importantly, quick and convenient. Many families have extra-curricular activities (e.g. sports, music, meetings) that go well beyond school finish time and into the early evening. Often, there are multiple activities with multiple children on multiple nights. Feeling tired and hungry at the end of the...
Have you had your 5 Veges today?
We all know a diet rich in vegetables is the foundation for health and should be commonplace in our everyday eating. Eating more plant based foods by virtue, encourages us to eat more real, nutritious and wholesome foods that are as close to nature as possible and eating less processed foods that are quite high in added sugars, salt and...