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The Foundation Series – Vitamin B1: The 411

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Vitamin B1 is the next edition in ‘The Foundation Series’. Read on for more.   What is Vitamin B1? Vitamin B1 or Thiamin is a water soluble vitamin. It is part of the B family of vitamins which play an important role in many processes of the body, especially energy production. Why do we need […]

Kitchen Hints

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Stuck for implements in the kitchen? None of your fruit is ripe? Went overboard with the salt? This is the post for you. Read on for some handy kitchen hacks. If you don’t have…  a/an… Then use a… Garlic crusher Knife to finely dice Grater Peeler or knife to chop/dice finely Frying Pan Large saucepan […]

The Foundation Series – Iron: The 411

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Iron is the next edition in ‘The Foundation Series’. It plays an integral part in our daily functioning, particularly for females, and can be found in a variety of food products. Read on for more on all things iron. What is iron? Iron is chemical element identified by the symbol ‘Fe’. It is an essential […]

Five snacking rules to live by

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Snacking as a concept, isn’t bad. For some it’s utterly important to snack or have smaller meals and for others, three meals a day is plenty. Regardless of whether you snack every day or once in a blue moon, this post should resonate some what. When it comes to snacking, too often it does more […]

Ask Alex: How can I reduce stress naturally?

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It is the start of new year. Everyone is going back to work, back to school etc…things are becoming busier again. We want to avoid the toxic build up of stress, before it gets too much. Stress affects us systemically; it can be acute or chronic. It can lead to a host of physiological changes […]

Budget Bites: Ways With Eggs (Kid Friendly)

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Eggs are literally natures multivitamin – they are nutritional powerhouses! They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacking and can be eaten on the go – making them a very handy addition to a healthy diet. Eggs contain 11 vitamins and minerals, omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, are a quality protein and provide a […]

The Foundation Series – Vitamin A: The 411

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In the first part of ‘The Foundation Series’ vitamin and mineral edition, we focussed on magnesium – my all time favourite mineral! Now, it is my great pleasure to introduce you to Vitamin A, another amazing vitamin required in adequate amounts for optimal health and wellbeing. Okay, so there are two parts to this story. […]

Ask Alex: My top tips for maintaing health over the silly season.

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The ‘Silly Season’ is in full swing – Christmas parties, summer barbecues, sporting wind-ups, school functions – it’s never ending! Often, in these circumstances, the temptation of food and drink (of the alcoholic variety) is running on high. Eating, drinking and just being merry is an incredibly important facet of the festive season. At this […]

Roast Cinnamon Pumpkin Salad with a Creamy Dreamy Dressing

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I love pumpkin. Its orange, its so incredibly versatile, and it tastes amazing. It’s also full of so many health benefits – such as its high in fibre, zinc, sulfur, vitamin A, phytosterols, protein and tryptophan. Being rich in these nutrients means that pumpkin gives us better immunity, better digestion, clearer skin, reduced cholesterol, stronger […]

The Foundation Series – Magnesium: The 411

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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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