If you are familiar with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), you will know it divides foods into three categories: Cooling, Warming or of Neutral nature. This is considered their natural property regardless of the cooking method, although cooking can alter their nature somewhat. So eating cooling cucumbers in a warm soup will not […]
When it comes to washing fruit and vegetables before eating or cooking in my experience the majority of people fall into one of three categories. You should be aware that a recent study conducted by Dr Lili He, a food scientist at the University of Massachussets, in the USA, proved that none of the above […]
It is written that one of the best ways to keep mental health when the days blend into one another, is to keep some kind of routine. It is also important to keep traditions as, among other things, it helps to mark the time, a routine in the wider sense of the word. Let’s not […]
There are multiple reasons why humans over the age of two should not be drinking dairy milk as part of their diet, and in particular cow’s milk. Why? In very simple terms, cow’s milk causes mucus in your gut which leads to inflammation (the core source of most diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, cancer […]
Most of us have grown up with the concept that bread is not healthy, white bread, that is. That if we want to be healthy we should choose wholegrain or “brown” bread over white. Bread has long been the bad boy in most diets, viewed as a source of unnecessary extra calories, it is usually […]
Suffering from water retention? The hot summer months can lead you to put on weight. However, you might be surprised to know some of it may not be due to all those ice creams consumed, but more to do with water retention caused by heat and damp. If you are a woman, and you suffer […]
The current spread of the COVID-19 virus has been accompanied by the repeated advice that the best thing we can all do to prevent it is to keep washing our hands, and when this is not possible, to carry and use hand sanitiser. Although, most alcohol-based hand sanitisers sold on the market claim to kill […]
It’s not often that I find fresh octopus at the fish counter of my local supermarket, but it does happen. Whenever I see fresh octopus it takes me back to memories of this ubiquitous mollusc paired with boiled potatoes on the starters menu of most Italian pizzerie and restaurants. Like many people, I used to […]
Cauliflower is 24th on the list of Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables (PVFs). It provides more than 10% of the daily value per 100 kcals of 17 key nutrients, as well as being a low carb, low calorie alternative to brown rice. Read More
Women’s magazines are full of articles about how to keep your marriage from falling into a routine which is said to lead to boredom and, ultimately, unhappiness. The usual advice given is “to spice things up” a little, do new things, surprise your partner, and generally try to get out of the rut. But don’t […]
Recently I have come across a steady supply of good quality fennel at my local supermarket. This is not a vegetable always easy to find outside its native Mediterranean area, even when it is in season. I love the slightly caramelised taste of oven baked fennel but this is not a love shared by my […]
Like many children of my generation, I grew up watching old re-runs of Popeye cartoons where the famous sailor would pop a can of spinach for strength. The accompanying message (mostly from my parents) was that spinach was good for you because it was rich in iron. But spinach is so much more than just […]
How you cook and store your food is as important as what you eat! So, you have embarked on a journey to healthy eating, and maybe even regular exercise, you buy mostly organic food and you take great care in choosing fresh wholefoods and in cooking everything yourself. However, did you know that what cookware […]
Sometimes a girl just needs a bit of a treat. The month of October was a particularly harrowing one, with lots of things happening at once and a series of bad news, which added to the stress. This would have been the time when it would be oh so simple to reach for the unhealthy […]
