It's been just over three weeks since we left Sydney and, after roadtripping across America, we've just arrived in Boston, our home for the next six months. Because we wanted to cover as much ground as we could during our trip, we stayed in a different place almost...
Nutrition
Up your Iron
Put your hand up if you have (or have previously had) low iron *raises hand* It's incredibly common, particularly among undernourished children, young women, the elderly and during pregnancy. But, in fact, just about anyone can develop a deficiency. Signs that...
Nourish Yourself
Health and happiness begin on the inside, they aren’t external… something that can be easily forgotten in our appearance-obsessed culture. I’ve written a post for my friends over at Mantra Mats all about the importance of nourishing yourself from within. Click here to...
Food’s effect on our mental health
I met Sarah McKay (medical writer / neuroscientist / blogger) at last week's trivia tournament - not only is she lovely, Sarah was also was a total boon for our team! I've read her blog on and off for a while now, so it was great to meet in person and chat about some...
Our changing diet & lessons from the paleo era
Such a big title for what is, essentially, a post pointing you to something excellent that is written elsewhere on the internet. Oh well. My former Brisbane colleague Sarah has written a wonderful post about dietary change, referencing both Chinese dietetics and the...
My top tip for healthy change
Getting started on a health kick is often overwhelming, particularly if there are a lot of changes to be made or many habits that you feel need adjusting. However, as with most things in life, simplifying your approach can remove unnecessary stress and help you turn...
Why breakfast matters
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? It's definitely in the top three. Eating something in the morning provides fuel for your activity in the early part of the day. Breakfast plays an important role in both blood sugar regulation and metabolic...
The cost of being healthy
An interesting article was published in the BMJ late last year, looking at the cost (as in, affect on our wallets) of healthy diet and lifestyle patterns. The article's lead author explained: "people often say that healthier foods are more expensive and that such...
Geez I love avocados
I'm re-blogging myself, is that even allowed? Whatever. Doing it. Why? Because I am having a love affair with avocados at the moment and it's all I'm interested in talking about. They are SO good! Little green packages of nutrition and deliciousness! Also, they're in...
What to use when eggs are out
I've blogged about egg-free cooking before, but I think it's worth another post. Particularly as I've been chatting to a few folk recently who can't have eggs, but want to get stuck into some festive season baking. What are the options? Numerous, as it happens. You...