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In ‘The Foundation Series’ thus far, we have focussed on the macronutrients; namely protein, carbohydrates, fat and fibre. It is now time for a change; an inside look into the major nutrients we require on a daily basis. All of these nutrients (read: vitamins and minerals) are important in their own way, and each week […]
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This is a crowd pleaser type of salad. Its got crispy iceberg lettuce amongst mixed leaves, crunchy almonds, soothing parsley, shredded chicken and so much more. Make extra and save for lunch the next day…your stomach will thank you! Serves 4. Ingredients: 5/6 decent handfuls of mixed greens. I used what I had in the […]
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Laughter draws us together is both a physical and emotional way. It triggers positive physiological changes in the body. We know it strengthens relationships, improves the way we think and feel, it helps us find greater happiness and fulfilment…but did you know it actually benefits health in a number of different ways too? Laughter helps […]
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Why do we need protein again? Protein plays an important role in the growth and repair of our muscles and the timing of protein intake (within the hour) is imperative after exercise. Consuming adequate protein is important for muscle growth, but won’t guarantee muscle GAINS. Tune in to Protein: The 411 for more on this. Isn’t […]
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Good nutrition and self care are the keys to healthy hair. Back when I was in the midst of health imbalance – you can read my story here – my hair suffered terribly. It was super dry, brittle and ratty and was just plain unhealthy. It was even falling out! These days after cleaning up […]
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What is fibre? Scientifically speaking, dietary fibre refers to the non-starch polysaccharide components of plants that are resistant to digestion in the small intestine. Stay with me. In other words, it encompasses the non-digestible parts of plant-based foods with the main sources being fruit, vegetables, cereals/grains and legumes. There are three main types of fibre: […]
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There is nothing better than a freshly made dip that one can enjoy with fresh veggies and seeded crackers or as a side to meat or salad. Dip is brilliant. Dip brings people together. To quote ‘The Simpsons’ (read: I think I’ve watched one episode of ‘The Simpsons’ in my entire life!), a taste of […]
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a2 milk and other dairy products seem to be the latest big thing popping up in the supermarket so I thought that for this edition of ‘Ask Alex’, I would investigate a little bit more… What does a1 and a2 refer to? Cows milk contains milk protein, in which the primary group, ‘casein’, accounts for […]
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If I had one word to sum up an answer to this question, the answer would be NO, (its not ‘healthier’). As a healthcare practitioner, I would only recommend you eat this way if you have a legitimate reason to avoid gluten, such as coeliac disease or other bowel/gut related conditions. However, in saying that, […]
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Spring is the perfect time to start phasing out of the more hearty, wintery meals and into the lighter, summery salads. This Spring Beef Salad was inspired by the dribs and drabs of my weekly vegetable shop as well as a leftover beef. That’s why it is so appealing, as it can be adapted to […]