Aug 7, 2018
It seems that I have a thing for green vegetables. And one of those is Broccoli. It’s very versatile and I use it in many dishes. We also use the stalk because it tastes so good and it’s very nice sliced thinly in stir frys. But did you know that Broccoli...
Aug 2, 2018
What is this Love or Hate thing Australians have about Brussel Sprouts? I have never heard about it until I came to Australia 15 years ago. I personally love them and this winter I’ve had them a lot. Steamed, raw, in stews and roasted. Brussel Sprout is part of...
Jul 16, 2018
Last night I watched good old Rick Stein having a wonderful time in Spain. One recipe that caught my eye was Garlic soup they make in the Castilla-Leon region. I immediately thought ” This would be wonderful to have in Winter”. Garlic is probably the best...
Jul 11, 2018
Do you know what your cholesterol levels are? To be honest I don’t but I’m planning to go to my GP and get her to order tests to check my liver function, kidney function, general blood test and my hormonal profile. When I look at test results regarding...
Jul 10, 2018
Is there anyone out there that doesn’t like chocolate? I haven’t met anyone yet but I get asked a lot if chocolate is healthy. My answer is: it depends on what is the percentage of cocoa in there? The higher the amount the less sugar and fat has been...
Jul 6, 2018
I didn’t used to pay much attention to my liver when I was in my 20’s but as I get older I’m realising what an important organ it is. First I learnt about it in great detail when I studies Naturopathy and now I keep discovering how vital it is...
