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Substituting Sugar: What You Need to Know
Oct 26, 2011
Sugar is a carbohydrate and is used as a main fuel source in the body. Carbohydrates are important for both mental and physical performance, although how you consume your carbohydrates is of concern. We tend to consume too much sugar on a daily basis...New Broccoli Hailed a Super Food
Oct 25, 2011
Working jointly, researchers at the UK's Institute of Food Research and John Innes Centre have developed a new strain of broccoli they believe will be an even more effective "super food" than standard broccoli. Now available in selected supermarkets...What are Activated Nuts?
Oct 24, 2011
No one disputes the nutritional value of nuts, but there is some controversy over the best way to eat them. Some say they are best eaten raw while others find raw nuts hard to digest and prefer roasted nuts. On the other hand, critics say that roasting...Healthy Food for Toddlers
Oct 21, 2011
Children continue to grow cognitively, emotionally and physically during the toddler years. All the while they are gaining new skills, further investigating their surroundings and expanding their food repertoire. Learning new feeding skills and...Dairy Free Milk Options for Lactose Intolerance
Oct 20, 2011
If you are looking for a dairy free milk alternative you will be pleased to know that there are many options available. Let's look at them in more detail. Soy Milk Soy milk is well known as a lactose free alternative to dairy milk. You can get...How To Choose Your Yoghurt
Oct 17, 2011
It is a great snack option but are you making a healthy choice when it comes to yoghurt? The Benefits Of Yoghurt Yoghurt is a great addition to your diet as it includes calcium, protein, B vitamins, carbohydrate and probiotics. Calcium is important...The Importance of Eating Breakfast
Oct 16, 2011
Eating breakfast: Timing is Everything The old phrase breakfast is the most important meal of the day actually has some truth in it. Modern scientific research has shown that low blood sugar experienced on waking can be controlled by early eating, ensuring...Celebrating National Nutrition Week 2011
Oct 14, 2011
How healthy is your diet and how much time do you spend planning your meals each week? With National Nutrition Week 2011 almost upon us (16 - 22 October), ntpages caught up Aloysa Hourigan, nutrition program manager with Nutrition Australia for some...
Spring Clean Your Body
Oct 04, 2011
Spring is a time when the sun lazily shows its dreary face. Spring is also a time when the world fills with all the colours of the rainbow and the most delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables slowly show their colourful heads. It is a time to...Introducing Solids to Your Baby
Sep 30, 2011
One of the first skills mothers learn with their newborns is feeding. Whether it be bottle feeding or breastfeeding, this skill is one that is both bonding and nutritionally nurturing. There is something very special about feeding your baby, it...Health Tips for Busy People
Sep 26, 2011
It has often been said "we are what we eat". This rings true for many people as food intake can affect mood, sleep and stress levels. Food intake also affects the brain’s ability to make clear and concise decisions. Whilst a person with a minimal...Should I Eat a No Carb Diet?
Sep 22, 2011
The no carb or low carb diet phenomenon has been around for the last few years but this does not make it a healthy choice! Carbohydrates (or carbs) are an essential part of a healthy diet and are necessary for many body functions. Read on to find out...How to Make Healthy Meals
Sep 20, 2011
You may be trying to eat better, but just how healthy are your meals? And what tips and tricks can you use to make healthy meals at home? Healthy meals do not equate to several hours of slaving away in the kitchen, in fact the healthiest meals are...Healthy Lunch Ideas: What You Need to Know
Sep 08, 2011
You may start the day with a healthy breakfast but do you make sure your lunch is equally healthy? What you have for lunch can determine how productive you are for the rest of the day so whether you eat lunch at home, in the car or at work, it is worth...Is Sugar Poison?
Sep 05, 2011
David Gillespie has carved a niche for himself as Australia’s most visible no-sugar guru – a self described ‘recovering sugarholic’, he attributes his approach to losing a significant amount of weight (some 40 kg) and transforming his life. In...In Conversation with Sarah Wilson
Aug 29, 2011
Image courtesy of SarahWilson.com.au Is there anything Sarah Wilson can't do? Media personality - check, author/journalist – check, successful blogger – check, charity ambassador – check, trend forecaster – check. There is more, but you get the...Incaberries: The New Superfood?
Aug 16, 2011
Incaberries are being heralded as the new superfood, but what are they? Are there any scientific facts to back up the claim that Incaberries are the new superfood? What Are Incaberries? The Spanish name for incaberries is uvilla and that is what they...Vegetable Soup Detox Broth
Aug 09, 2011
The broth can also be used as a vegetable stock. Ingredients 1 leek2–3 onions1 large piece of ginger3 cloves garlic¼ green cabbage¼ red cabbage8 Brussels sprouts4 asparagus spears1 parsnip1 zucchini3 potatoes1 handful broccoli10 green beans2 sticks...How is Your Engine Running?
Jun 16, 2011
If your car wouldn't start in the morning, you would have it looked at - right? Maybe it just needs some fuel or oil? Perhaps there is something wrong with the fuel pump or the engine? Our bodies, just like our cars have many parts that need to be...What to Eat Before Exercising
Jun 15, 2011
You want to get the most out of your workout but sometimes it’s hard to time eating – and eating the right food – with exercise, especially if you are a keen early morning exerciser, or even if you work out in your lunch hour. You need energy to...
