So what exactly is diabetes? Diabetes is the name given to a group of conditions in which there is too much sugar in the blood stream. Insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas) acts as a key to unlock the door to the cells, allowing the movement of sugar from the blood stream into the [...]
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Seafood and Omega 3 Fats
Omega 3 fats are a type of polyunsaturated fat (good fat). There are two types of Omega 3 fats; those found in plants and those found in fish. Studies have shown that eating Omega 3 fats in sufficient quantities can reduce your risk of heart disease.
Family Food – Making it Vegilicious
The benefits of fruit and vegetables are sometimes underestimated in the family diet! We know that increasing fruit and vegetables can reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and even certain cancers.
Healthy Fast Food – An Oxymoron?
For many years, the terms ‘healthy’ and ‘fast food’ were like chalk and cheese. In fact, it may have been wiser to order the chalk and cheese over of a burger with cheese. The reason being is that most fast food is loaded with kilojoules (the energy that helps us gain weight), bad fats (saturated [...]
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A love affair with the ThermomixI am a typical working mother of 3 who always had great intentions of providing my family with healthy food.
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Healthy BonesHealthy Bones are important for a healthy life. Our bones, over 200 of them that make up the human skeleton.
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Nutrition for DementiaFor those with dementia, there can often be many hurdles to good nutrition. We offer a quick insight into optimizing nutrition for our loved ones with dementia.
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Veg OutHow to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.
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Going Back To The BasicsHow many times have you pondered the idea of growing your own fruit and vegetables, having chooks roaming free, and even baking your own bread?
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