Here’s a smart and simple salad snack idea I picked up recently: Take a tall glass jar and pour in a tablespoon of your favorite salad dressing (*see salad dressing ideas below). Wash, chop and add fresh salad ingredients like carrot, capsicum, tomato, cucumber, avocado, reduced fat feta or chicken. You may even want […]
Salt is a chemical compound made up of sodium and chloride. It is commonly used to preserve and flavour foods, and is the main source of sodium in our diet. A small amount of salt is important for good health – it helps to maintain the correct volume of circulating blood and tissue fluids […]
We all know that person who can eat whatever they want, yet put on no weight at all. Is it possible that these people can still be unhealthy? In short, the answer to this is yes. Certain factors need to be taken in to account when determining your health including: where you store your body […]
What are Legumes? Legumes (also known as pulses) include all types of beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas and come in a variety of forms – dried, canned, cooked and frozen. They contain a wide variety of nutrients and are a very healthy and economical food for everyone to include as part of a balanced […]
The idea that foods which taste good are “bad for us” is entirely unfounded. It is possible to add plenty of flavour to your meals each day without having to sacrifice all the fat and sugar from your recipes. By following these great ideas, you’ll be able to serve the whole family nutritious and […]
More research suggests that eating breakfast is essential for good health, says Sydney dietitian Lynda Hamilton. Two different scientific studies over the last two weeks have highlighted possible health problems associated with skipping breakfast. The benefits of eating breakfast is already well-known, and it is a fact that those who do are less obese and […]