Baby-Led Weaning and my experience with introducing solids
When my second baby was 5 months old, I began to introduce solids, baby-led weaning (BLW) style. Check out this video of her very first solid food experience. http://t.co/xgmbGXdOCl [...]
NUTRITION TIP: Your gut bacteria, Your health
There is emerging evidence that gut bacteria significantly influences human health and disease, with recent studies linking disruptions in normal balance of gut bacteria (known as gut microbiota) with diseases [...]
Greek Yoghurt Craze: What happened to natural yoghurt?
What happened to regular full fat natural yoghurt? Now days when I go to buy yoghurt I can only seem to find Greek Yoghurt – full fat or low fat…. [...]
RECIPE: Yoghurt Popsicles (makes 4)
What better summer-time treat than home-made ice-blocks! You can do any combination of fruit and natural yoghurt, or for an icy treat freeze 100% fruit juice or fruit smoothies. 2 [...]
‘Smoothie Madness’ Take 3: Protein Plus Smoothie (serves 2)
Following-on from previous posts about Smoothies, this smoothie is great for recovery post workout/training. 250ml skim milk, 1 cup (200g) natural low fat yoghurt, 1 large ripe banana (or can [...]
RECIPE: ‘Smoothie Madness’ take 2
Following-on from last week's post 'Smoothie Madness', where I described the nutritional pros and cons of smoothies, today's smoothie recipe: Berry Smoothie (Serves 2) 1 cup frozen berries 1 large [...]
NUTRITION TIP & RECIPE: Smoothie Madness
I love this warmer weather as it means summer is on its way, which means yummy smoothies! I love making smoothies for myself and my family, and my 2½ year [...]
5:2 Day Diet for weight loss, does it work?
The 5:2 Day diet has become increasingly popular of late after research from the UK has shown that it may be easier for people to stick to a 2-day diet [...]
NUTRITION TIP: Foods to improve your Mood
We all can suffer from low mood from time to time. Whether it be diagnosed depression or anxiety, or just feeling low, try these nutrition tips to make you feel [...]
RECIPE: Raisin Nut Balls
Easy and delicious! 1 cup raisins 2/3 cup nuts (almonds or hazel nuts) 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted ½ cup desiccated coconut Rind of 1 orange, grated finely Blend nuts [...]