Happy International Women’s Day: Its History and Why It Matters
What it’s about Historically, women have often been held back or treated unfairly. International Women’s Day isn’t about asserting the superiority of one gender over the other, or petty quarrels over who does the dishes after dinner. It celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and calls for action on gender equality. […]
Food Safety at Home: 4 Essential Tips to Prevent Food Poisoning
Food poisoning affects millions of Australians every year, and much of it starts at home. These simple habits will keep your family safe. 1. Clean everything thoroughly Wash your hands with soap and warm water before handling food, and after touching raw meat, eggs or rubbish. Keep all work areas and equipment clean so bacteria […]
The Truth About Long-Term Weight Loss: Why Fad Diets Fail and What Works
The real truth about weight loss is that it isn’t some new fad diet that will be gone next year, after you’ve shed the kilos and put them all back on again. There’s a lot of money to be made from the growing problems caused by the Western diet, and many companies just want to […]
Australian Food Facts: How We Really Eat and Why It Matters
Australian food facts that you didnt know A growing iodine deficiency Iodine deficiency means not having enough iodine in the body. Australian research has found mild iodine deficiency re-emerging, especially among children and pregnant and breastfeeding women, which puts them at risk of thyroid problems and, in pregnancy, can affect a baby’s brain development. Using […]
Food Additives and Food Reactions: A Shopper’s Guide to Low-Concern Additives
Common causes of negative food reactions Preservatives, and natural salicylates found in many fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices Flavour enhancers such as monosodium glutamate (MSG, flavour enhancer 621) Sulphites (preservatives 220 to 228), found in wine, dried fruit and some processed meats, which can trigger asthma in sensitive people The natural laxatives (such as sorbitol) […]
Limes: Health Benefits, an Important Skin Warning and Zesty Cooking Ideas
Health Benefits of Limes These zesty little fruits provide vitamin C, folate, potassium and fibre, along with citrus flavonoids such as hesperidin and compounds called limonoids. Wellness The lime has long been celebrated for its bright, tropical punch of flavour. Here is what it brings to a balanced diet: Immune health One lime provides around […]
Jalapeño Peppers: Capsaicin, Vitamin C, Health Benefits and Recipe Ideas
This feisty little chilli, named after the city of Xalapa in Mexico, is full of nutritional goodness, including vitamins C, A, K and B6, small amounts of vitamin E, potassium, manganese and other minerals, plus capsaicin, the compound that gives chillies their heat. Wellness If you can stand the heat, you’ll want these spicy little […]
Hangover Recovery: Why You Feel Rough and What Actually Helps, plus a Recipe
The only sure cure for a hangover is time (and drinking less next time!), but there’s plenty you can do to help your body recover. Here’s why you feel the way you do, and what helps. Why you feel so bad “I feel sick.” Your liver breaks alcohol down into acetaldehyde, a toxic compound that […]
Clementines: Vitamin C, Health Benefits and Fresh Recipe Ideas
Clementines are small, sweet, easy-peel mandarins and an ideal convenient snack. They’re low in kilojoules yet supply a wide range of nutrients: two clementines cover an adult’s daily vitamin C needs, and they also provide folate (vitamin B9), thiamine (vitamin B1), fibre and beta-carotene. Wellness Collagen and immunity. One clementine contains around 36 mg of […]
The Benefits of Herbs for Your Wellbeing, and How to Use Them Safely
Most people are unaware of how much herbs can add to their everyday diet. Poor eating habits are linked with many of today’s leading causes of death, and growing and cooking with fresh herbs is one of the simplest, most pleasurable ways to eat better, and gardening gets you moving too. The benefits of herbs […]
