Well, I always knew he was primal, but my husband's turning paleolithic. A vegetarian for many years, he's been feeling increasingly like he needs more protein and less carbohydrates... particularly at the tail-end of a busy year and in the lead-up to a PhD...
Nutrition
Eating for Spring
October already? Say what?! Well, I'm a bit late to the table, but we are well into spring. Spring! A glorious and abundant time of year! (can you tell I just came back from my honeymoon?..) This abundance is particularly relevant for people like me who love to eat...
Let’s talk about: plant-food protein
If you don't eat meat, what are some of the best sources of plant protein? Soy products e.g. tofu, tempeh, edamame, TVP (textured vegetable protein), soy milk. TVP and tofu are extremely versatile - eat them alone or incorporate into ‘mock meat’ dishes such as...
What’s up with a meat-free diet?
Where's the protein? This is one of the first question people ask when considering vegetarian or veganism. However, contrary to popular belief, these diets don’t have to involve complex recipes and food combinations to stay balanced. Vegans and vegetarians certainly...
Let’s talk about: coconut oil
I've had a few questions recently about the relative benefits of coconut oil. Q: Is it really that good for you? Q: It's a saturated fat right? Q: Doesn't that contribute to heart disease? A: We-ell... yes, yes, and yes, but not in this case. Coconut oil is indeed...
Cow vs Soy
Soy milk is often substituted for cow’s milk by people who can’t – for whatever reason – have dairy products, or who want to cut down on their overall milk consumption. Is it really better? Worse? Same? Other? While soya beans – in the form of tofu, tempeh, miso, or...
What’s in a nut?
Nuts are full of delicious goodness and packed with unsaturated fatty acids, protein and fibre. They're also inexpensive, easy to store and good to have on hand for snacks at home, work or school. What's in a nut? Many things, but some of the more common are:...
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...