There are times when size is not an indication of how nutritious a food can be. The subject of this article is one such case. In fact, it is said that the average man (and woman, I presume) can survive on just 10 of these a day in the desert. That’s quite something in itself! […]
Apart from roughly the first 11 to 15 years of every girl’s/woman’s life, the rest of her life on this planet will see her (reproductive) hormones undergo constant changes. For some, the transitions will be smooth and go mostly unnoticed, but for others every little change will bring its own set of issues. The human […]
It’s that time of year again where lunches, dinners and other festive gatherings involving food seem to be coming at you from every angle. From the office Christmas party, to the family get togethers, past the school’s Carol service (if you are a parent, dedicated aunt or just a plain teacher), or even the bootcamp […]
It’s all very well talking about eating healthy, but healthy food is more expensive, takes ages to prepare and is boring, I hear you say. Well, not necessarily! Although I will admit that a plate with only white ingredients (think endives, farro and white fish) might not look very exciting, it doesn’t mean that it […]
If you have read the first part in the H₂O series (Click here to read part 1), then you already know that water is essential for the correct and proper functioning of all bodily functions and for survival. We also touched upon how different waters cater to different nutritional needs, and that some waters are […]
Quinoa flour is a protein rich flour, naturally gluten free and a great alternative to more mainstream flours. However, anyone who has cooked with it will know that it is quite dry as a flour so it cannot usually replace flours such as spelt, almond or chickpea altogether. The usual ratio remains a maximum of […]
Are you health conscious and want to make your own almond milk? It’s as easy as this! In just a few minutes and 4 simple steps you can make your own delicious alternative to cow’s milk, without any additives or unwanted ingredients, and a thicker consistency, full of tasty goodness! Read on… Read More
A woman’s hormonal journey is a complex matter. Hot flashes are just one of many symptoms of hormonal imbalance. Hormonal balance is key to wellbeing, and it is possible to achieve this during the entire lifespan, including the dreaded PMS, perimenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal years. All of this without resorting to HRT! In recent weeks […]
Pumpkins and butternut squash are similar in many ways, but the relatively new variety of squash is arguably not just more versatile in the kitchen but also much better nutritionally speaking, and that goes for the skin and seeds of this fruit, too, not just the flesh! Read More
It’s that time of year again where lunches, dinners and other festive gatherings involving food seem to be coming at you from every angle. From the office Christmas party, to the family get togethers, past the school’s Carol service (if you are a parent, dedicated aunt or just a plain teacher), or even the bootcamp […]
Chances are your standard breakfast is somewhere along the lines of a bowl of breakfast cereals with milk, hot or cold, a glass of orange juice accompanied with a cup of tea or coffee, usually with sugar and milk. You are probably walking out of the house to work or school every day feeling smug […]
In the US alone (22nd on the list of countries with the highest rates of breast cancer), more than 4% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are under the age of 40. However, routine screening is only recommended after the age of 40 except for women with a family history. Cancer in the under 40s […]
Referred to as the Queen of Grains, millet is in fact a seed from a grass originating in Africa and dry regions of Asia, where it replaced couscous. Apart from cooking faster than most grains, it is naturally gluten free and has a low GI as well as a host of health benefits. Read More
It’s all very well talking about eating healthy, but healthy food is more expensive, takes ages to prepare and is boring, I hear you say. Well, not necessarily! I am here to tell you that even when you are rushed off your feet, don’t have more than 15 minutes to prepare a meal, and you […]
