Iron is an essential mineral our body requires to produce haemoglobin (red blood cells) that transports oxygen around the body, and is crucial for energy production. Babies and children need iron to grow and develop normally. Iron deficiency is caused by a depletion of iron stores that can result in a drop of haemoglobin in the blood. Symptoms of iron...
Feeling constantly tired and low in energy….it may be low iron levels?
Stretch your dollar further with healthy eating at home
Certain trends are evident in our fast-paced lives today – increasing living costs, feeling time poor and our tendency to spend too much money on foods outside of the home. But, you can deliver nourishing and wholesome food to your family that is both budget and time friendly. Meal planning and smart shopping Taking fifteen minutes to do a quick...
Power up your day with a nourishing brekkie
We certainly know the importance of our children or grandkids having breakfast before school, and now there are many breakfast programs within schools to ensure that children eat this most important meal of the day. As adults, we sometimes forget the importance of a daily breakfast as we are rushing to get to work, have kid’s before-school commitments, or we...
Learn your new food language and reap the benefits
Are you sick of the diet-merry-go-round, confused about what to eat and what not to eat, follow your own set of food rules, see foods as good or bad, have the “guilts” if you too much of the wrong food in your food rules – maybe it is time to learn a new food language. In many cases, people speak fluently in their own...
Wowing with your Work or Home Lunch
Do you ever get bored with the same-old, same-old sandwich, bread roll with boring fillings that make you cringe? It comes to lunch-time where one is supposed to be excited with the opportunity of a break from the desk or home duties – only to be confronted with a tuna bread roll with a little soggy tomato (if you are...
How to Avoid Getting Hangry
Yes, you know who you are ….. the burst of outrage or anger, feeling moody and irritable, reverting back to your two year old tantrums, and others simply call you – “Snappy-Tom”. Sound familiar? Some of us unlucky ones can become hangry if we have gone too long without food due to work or life’s pressures. Why is it that “Snappy-Toms” come...
Eat your way to a balanced, happy family
It would be hard not to be confused about the simple question of what should I eat? There are so many conflicting thoughts on diets, eating styles than has ever been seen, and so much anxiety, worry and rules about foods in households. Eating should be an enjoyable experience. It should take up some time, but not take up all...
Crowd Pleaser Sweet Potato & Zucchini Slice
This recipe has been morphed to be MY version of zucchini slice and it is a crowd pleaser. Great for weekend lunch, weekday snack and pop them in muffin cases and add to your kid’s lunchboxes. The intrigue of children and food always fascinates me …. they would not eat the cut version of this slice, but when converted to...
Have yourself a FODMAP friendly Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching I’m sure your calendar is marked off with many social events, celebrations and festive parties. Below are some handy hints to help you enjoy these Christmas celebrations in a FODMAP friendly way. Plan ahead With the festive events and celebrations offer to bring a plate of food to contribute – this way you can ensure the...
My Roasted Trio of Carrots
My favourite Spring (actually, anytime of the year) side has been adapted from a recipe that I found years ago, tweeked and then created this delicious, vibrant and crowd pleasing vegetable side for any gathering large or small. It can be served on a bed of baby spinach, freekah or quinoa Trio of Roasted Carrots with Labne (cook time 40...