Clean your plate. You MUST eat your broccoli. No dessert unless dinner. No Tv on. Did you grow up with a defined set of meal rules, guidelines or unwritten expectations? Did they help or hinder you becoming a healthy, balanced adult eater? Are you passing these “rules” on or have you changed your parenting style? And more importantly, would…
How can you be sure that your apples are really organic? Or your beef was raised sympathetically on pristine green pasture? Well you need to go straight to the source and ask of course. It’s a natural evolution of our re-found love of all things farm fresh, to love a farmer too. Provenance n. where something originated or…
We all know apples are good for us and through research we are continuing to discover what a great fruit the apple is. In addition to dietary fibre and essential vitamins and minerals, it appears there is something unique to the power of apple polyphenols (phytonutrients with antioxidant actions) that may explain their wide-ranging health benefits. …
A week or so ago, guest expert Frances Gilham tweeted her dinnertime frustrations faced with another night alone, cooking for one. And it really struck a chord…the fantastic Twitter community kicked in and she received cries of sympathy as well as practical ideas. Luckily Frances has friends, family and a flatmate to space out her nights…
Have you woken up to the benefits of breakfast? Despite being hailed as the most important meal of the day, I’m still shocked at the significant number of people that end up skipping. So is there really science behind the breakfast health hype? And more importantly how can you best adopt this healthy habit for…
Last week I was lucky enough to attend an event where you get to meet power bloggers in the flesh. Yes, that’s correct. No more hiding behind an online persona, this discussion hosted by Social Media Club Melbourne brought three of our best locals together, to share tips and insights. Who was there? Well of course those…
There’s no doubt that kids of today are already digital natives. My Miss 8 has been writing her blog for nearly a year now. Yes, far longer than me. Some people are amazed, but when I explain it as really nothing more than a personal journal shared with a handful of family members…it sinks in. At our…
It’s hard to stay healthy when you work full-time, especially if you have a family to look after too. If only it was as simple as getting out of bed, arriving at work stress-free and being able to eat well, exercise and de-stress whenever you felt like it. The reality is though that many people find it hard…
Are you a tap or bottled water person? Do you have strong beliefs either way? Or do you just grab-it-and-go when feeling thirsty from the closest tap, water fountain or convenience store? Let’s take a closer look at why I’m encouraging everyone to tap into water again. 6 reasons to tap into water Hydrating – the Australian Guide to…