Too many people eat too much sugar. It's a real problem. While some is good, a lot is not. No way. Sugar over-consumption plays havoc with energy, metabolism, mood, hormones, digestion, and much more.. The problem is that we tend to get addicted - both to the...
Lychee, I love you.
Here are five reasons I love lychees: 1. They're, unequivocally, delicious. 2. They're compact, come individually wrapped and travel reasonably well - perfect for a picnic. 3. Considering their teeniness, lychees have a considerable amount of vitamin C. 4....
One of my favourite things: Hibiscus tea!
Tea made from hibiscus flowers is in my top five favourite drinks. I'm sipping it right now. Yum, it's so delicious. When the weather's cool, I love a big cup of this tea with a slice or two of lemon. But when the weather's warm - as it is now - I usually make a big...
Drink up!
Most of us don't get enough fluids throughout the day. In fact, you're probably dehydrated right now. A recently published article in the SMH has highlighted the fact that many people either don't get sufficient water (and other fluids) and/or don't realise they...
Time off is time well spent
Having recently taken a proper holiday, after several very busy years, I would like to spruik the incredible benefit of allowing ourselves time off. It's incredible, people, incredible! Honestly, I feel like a new person - even though, looking in the mirror, it...
Move it, buddy
Check it out: A sedentary lifestyle will result in around 300g of muscle loss each year. Over five years, that equates to about 1.5kg. As we get older, muscle is harder to regain. Almost certainly, any muscle lost will be replaced by fatty tissue. Usually in surplus....
Recipe: a power-packed chocolate cake
We've been playing around with tasty snack recipes recently ... mmmm there are certainly a lot to try.. Our best new find is a chocolate cake recipe that I was initially suspicious of, but am now a mad fan. It's super-easy to make, super-tasty and full of good-for-you...
Breast is best. Ideally.
It's a controversial topic. There are a number of reasons that breastfeeding may not be possible, including poor milk production, difficulty latching, ongoing infections.. to name just a few. There is also the matter of personal choice - some women just aren't into...
Shining dial
Lovely, sparkling, lustrous, flawless, smooth and peachy. That's what I want my skin to be! You? Easier said than done, what with hormones, allergies, pollution, crappy diets, sluggish livers, cheap cosmetics, etc.. all these things certainly have a tendency to get in...
Sleep easy
Sleep is the time when our bodies recharge. If we don’t get enough shut-eye, it can be hard to get through the days and weeks that fill our busy lives... we end up functioning less effectively, looking puffy and feeling awful. No thanks. Sometimes, though, it can be...