Food

Are you choosing the best breakfast cereal for your child? By admin / June 27th, 2016 I often hear from parents “I know all breakfast cereals are terrible!” or “Breakfast cereals are so high in sugar, I would never feed them to my kids”. While this may certainly be true for some products on the market, if you make a smart choice about what breakfast cereal you feed your kids it... READ MORE

DIY “Maggie” noodles By admin / June 24th, 2016 Mmmm Maggie noodles ….. do you remember slurping those oh-so-comforting curly noodles as kids? Those hot cups of salty broth tasted SO good, albeit laden with MSG! Such a satisfying snack, and simple warming meal in winter. What if you could enjoy a lighter healthier version, that wouldn’t blast you with sodium, and which was... READ MORE

Betcha Can’t Eat Just One! By admin / June 22nd, 2016 Are you a sweetie, or a savoury? New research has just shown you are more likely to overeat high fat salty foods than high fat sugary foods – which is in turn linked to being overweight. It seems the salt overrides the normally satiating effect of fat, making salty high fat snacks very moreish! But... READ MORE

Calorie Free Carbs By admin / June 14th, 2016 Carbs are comfort food, plain and simple. Al dente pasta juicy with rich tomato sauce, mounds of savoury steaming rice and the satisfactory slurp of noodles as you spoon your favourite soup. BUT aren’t carbs potentially dangerous – not only the calories, but the fact that they go down so easily, it’s hard to stop??... READ MORE

Cheat Sweet Treats By admin / June 6th, 2016 There’s no denying that winter is finally here! And along with the cold weather and sitting by the heater we often find ourselves craving something sweet and delectable – proven to keep out the cold! I often get asked “But what can I have that isn’t too unhealthy??” So here are ideas for some “sweet... READ MORE

Creamy Comfort Food with a Touch of Indulgence By admin / May 21st, 2016 Ahhh finally the nip of Autumn is in the air! People have started sniffling, and your doona is your new best friend. But the best way to keep warm this season is with a bowl of steaming creamy porridge, soothing with the aromas of cinnamon , vanilla and cloves and finished with caramel sweetness and crisp... READ MORE

How much SUGAR do YOU eat? Latest research out today By admin / April 28th, 2016 How much sugar do you think you eat and drink daily?? A few teaspoons in your daily coffees, a little sprinkled on your breakfast cereal, and maybe another spoonful in your sweet dessert at night? It’s hard to know isn’t it – especially as most of the sugar we are consuming is not what we... READ MORE

Matza, macaroons and marathon meals – how to keep healthy during Passover. By admin / April 18th, 2016 It can be really challenging to eat well during Passover. Seemingly endless meals, cravings for carbs which must be otherwise satisfied, and those tasty packaged Passover snacks!! There are ways to enjoy the holiday, and look after yourself at the same time. 1) Don’t go into any Passover meals hungry – have a snack beforehand.... READ MORE

CRUNCHY CRAVINGS TAKE NOTE! Your healthiest choice for corn snacks By admin / April 16th, 2016 Popcorn, Popcorners, corn thins, corn chips or BBQ roasted corn kernels (corn nuts) ?? Which is your go-to when only a crisp and salty snack will do? Corn-based munchables have become increasingly popular as gluten free and sugar free snacks. Air-popped popcorn is you best choice – low in fat and sodium (salt) and high in... READ MORE

Are you choosing the best breakfast cereal for your child? - I often hear from parents “I know all breakfast cereals are terrible!” or “Breakfast cereals are so high in sugar, I would never feed them to my kids”. While this may certainly be true for some products on the market, if you make a smart choice about what breakfast cereal you feed your kids it...READ MORE
DIY “Maggie” noodles - Mmmm Maggie noodles ….. do you remember slurping those oh-so-comforting curly noodles as kids? Those hot cups of salty broth tasted SO good, albeit laden with MSG! Such a satisfying snack, and simple warming meal in winter. What if you could enjoy a lighter healthier version, that wouldn’t blast you with sodium, and which was...READ MORE