Gourmet Convenience Foods
“Theres nothing gourmet about gourmet foods.” I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to house sit for some friends recently. And yes I’ll admit it, the first thing I did was rummage and poke around in their pantry, fridge and freezer to see what ‘normal’ people are currently eating. I was quite shocked when […]
Losing Weight ≠ Getting Healthy
I was at a party recently. There were many women there around my age. This is the time when the middle-age spread sets in, and for many at the party, it had begun. There were also complaints of sore knees and hips, as well as not having enough energy and other maladies. Some of the […]
Cyndi’s TEDTalk – Have you Seen It Yet?
Sometimes when you chat to people about their health, they often say that they can’t change because of their genes replying ‘My Mum’s overweight, so that’s why I’m heavy too, it’s in my genes’ or ‘My dad had a heart attack at 45, so now I’m prone to heart disease too.’ Some people just accept […]
New Zealand GMO and Glyphosates: Time to Ask the Hard Questions
A Family Legacy of Longevity I was in New Zealand recently. I went specifically to my aunt’s 100th birthday. My aunt is mentally incredibly sharp with a memory better than most people, she is happy and still has purpose for living. Physically, she still gets around albeit with a walker. I hadn’t seen her for […]
First, We Had Cultured Oil, Now It’s Cultured Meat
The USDA has just allowed for lab grown meats otherwise known as cultured meats (not to be confused with plant-based meats) to be available in the US human food supply. FSANZ, the Australian food regulatory body has received an application from an Australian company – Vow, to have cultured meats allowed in our food supply. […]
Flavours in Food and Vaping
I’ve been traveling for nearly 3 months now through different countries and continents. Food habits and diets of the different countries and areas are remarkably different. I noticed that in Eastern and Western Europe that the diet was filled with real food but as I made my way through some supermarkets, as opposed to the […]
Does Organic Mean Nutrient Rich?
Before I talk about what I don’t like about certified organic foods, it’s important that you know that I do support this industry. Despite some of the Australian organic standards being archaic, the ACO (Australian Certified Organic) certify many brilliant foods. Despite this, there are some loopholes and some big players in the food industry […]
Apeel – Insanity From Every Direction
Apeel is approved in Australia for use on all fruits and vegetables and there are no labelling laws. What is Apeel? The product Apeel is yet another example of stupidity when it comes to the goodness of organic, regeneratively grown fruits and vegetables. The media shows it as preserving food and reducing food waste, hunger […]
What Actually is Lab-Grown Meat?
What actually is lab-grown meat? The USDA has just allowed for lab grown meats otherwise known as cultured meats (not to be confused with plant-based meats) to be available in the US human food supply. The Australian equivalent has received an application from an Australian based company to have cultured meats allowed in our food […]
Liposomal Nutrient Delivery – Is It Just A Gimmick?
The Nutrition Academy gathers students from all over the world and from all walks of life. The most consistent quality possessed by the students and graduates is their thirst for knowledge about health and nutrition and their incessant inquisitive minds. Recently one of the students asked the following question: “I’m seeing many naturopaths and nutritionists […]
What Have We Done To Dairy?
Let’s talk milk and all things dairy and non-dairy. But before I start, I want you to know that I believe moo dairy is, inherently, a great food for humans – it’s what we’ve done to this food that is the problem. For many, many years, ancient tribes (think Himba, Maasai and Kyrgyz) have had […]
What Do Abortion and Food Flavours Have in Common?
What Do Abortion and Food Flavours Have in Common? The right to choose – my body, my choice is now very much in the news. It is now illegal in the US to choose to terminate a foetus. Just so you know, this article is not a debate on abortion, it is simply highlighting what […]
The Dangers of a Sugar-Filled Diet
Silent Assassin: Don’t turn a blind eye to the dangers of a sugar-filled diet. I doubt there are any children these days who think smoking is healthy. Back in the 1950s though, cigarettes were considered socially acceptable. In the years following World War II, 80 percent of men smoked. The realisation of the health dangers […]
Be the change you want to see in the world this Mother’s Day
Have we lost our way as mothers? Being a mum for the first time is a daunting process, and it doesn’t get any easier as the next lot of siblings arrive. As mothers, we have the ability to change the trajectory of not only our own children but the world. We for the most part […]
Easter is a time to nourish your family with food and love
Easter, a time for togetherness and wholesome foods. Anything that brings a family together is my favourite time of the year. Easter, Christmas, family dinner, birthday parties and family holidays are my greatest joys. This is also a time for me to nourish my family, not make them sick with ultra-processed foods, like commercial chocolate […]
Food Security and Nourishment. There is a way.
Pictures depicting empty shelves in supermarkets sent to me by friends and stories on social media showing more empty shelves do not put a great deal of trust in food security during current times. Whether it is because of COVID restrictions, floods or fire it doesn’t really matter, it’s time to take control back of […]
When is a fruit or vegetable not a fruit or vegetable?
Last week I went to visit my brother in The Blue Mountains. Every day we hiked the glorious walks of the area, my favourite was the Grand Canyon track. It was a wonderful week. My brother likes to eat like me; quality real foods made from scratch with the family surrounding the dinner table. I […]
Let’s talk all about synthetic biology – a synthetic route to natural
What is Synthetic Biology? Synthetic biology, bioengineering, biodesign and biotechnology are just some of the names that are being used to describe the production of a relatively new wave of ingredients in our food supply. This science behind synthetic biology is not new. Insulin, the life-saving medication required for people with type 1 diabetes, is […]
