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 […]
8 Food Trends I’d Like to See in 2022
I’ve been in the food and nutrition arena for 40 years – I’ve always been ahead of the rest. In the 80’s I was talking about the importance of fat and salt, eating real butter rather than margarine, how unprocessed dairy is healthier than low fat, the need for proper food preparation, how breakfast cereals should not […]
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 courses to study, websites, groups […]
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 those principles I didn’t agree […]
If We All Become Vegans, Will We Save the Planet?
If We All Become Vegans, Will We Save the Planet? This is a great question. When you talk to people who have taken on an eating regime that does not include any animal or animal produce, many say they have done so because they want to save the planet and our animals. But if we all became vegan, would the planet (and its animals) be better off? I’d […]
The Importance of Culture and Tradition
Due to my interest in health, I’ve always loved traditional foods. My aunt gave me a Lebanese yogurt culture when I was 23 (1983) and I kept it going for a decade. Then one day the incubator I was using (an old-fashioned glass thermos) broke and I lost it forever. Then in the mid-90s when […]
A Flawed Dietary Guideline That Is Killing Us
I’m seeing a growing number of doctors moving away from medications and surgery as a panacea, to nutrition and lifestyle. One such doctor that I have come across recently is ophthalmologist, Dr James Muecke. As 2020 Australian of the Year his aim, among other things, is to change the dietary guidelines. He said earlier this […]
A Look at Food Replacements – It’s Not Pretty
The human body is pretty incredible; you can feed it junk and it still keeps on going. But keep feeding it junk and it will eventually break down. Chronic disease is usually the result. In Australia, around 80% of the adult population over the age of 65 have a chronic disease. There is a disconnect […]
Take Responsibility for Your Future
Food, nourishment and lifestyle plays a vital role in the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, diabetes and autoimmunity. Diet is one of the significant risk factors for premature death and disability around the globe.
Problematic Medication Ingredients to Avoid
Don’t Just Read Food Ingredients, Start Reading Your Medication Ingredients for Additives, Preservatives, Colours, Flavourings and Artificial Sweeteners. Only 50% of the Australian population read food labels, that’s not good. But what is scary is that we don’t even know what the statistics are for people who read medication ingredient labels. I asked around and […]
