When is a fruit or vegetable not a fruit or vegetable?

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...
Let’s talk all about synthetic biology – a synthetic route to natural

Let’s talk all about synthetic biology – a synthetic route to natural

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...
Where can I start my nutrition learning journey?

Where can I start my nutrition learning journey?

I was sent in a question on my website that I would like to share with you as I feel many others would like to know the answer as well. Q: I’m interested in learning more about nutrition, food and our bodies. I was wondering whether you could recommend any...
22 Myth of Modern Diet and Nutrition

22 Myth of Modern Diet and Nutrition

I studied at Deakin University in the early 1980’s to become a dietitian. After completing my BSc majoring in Nutrition to be able to do a diploma in Dietetics, I decided not to proceed as I didn’t agree with what I was taught. Nearly four decades later and many of...