Food and diet is an important aspect of our lives and here I seek to explore how the things we eat affect our health and wellbeing.
Ouch! That hurt! I have kids....and you know what kids are like: they are always bashing into things (and bashing each other!). As an adult I'm not immune, I often whack myself on the corners of tables, or exercise too enthusiastically and get sore muscles. Arnica to the rescue! I…
Intermittent fasting has been quite trendy over the last few years. The internet is saturated with articles and videos. You can get apps that help you time your fasts, read books about how to do it and find recipes for the meals to fit in your day. There are loads…
Over a week ago, I bought some nan breads from Costco and they were delicious. We had half a packet that evening which meant there were still 6 left over. Today I ate the last one for lunch and it was 9 days old, yet it was still soft, white…
I made this last week and I had to share this delicious smoky and zesty recipe with you all! I'm not ashamed to say I had to go back for seconds and thirds and then also ate the leftovers the next day with crisp buttered toast. My children also gobbled…
If you are interested in discovering a natural cure for conjunctivitis WITHOUT resorting to pharmaceutical ointments, creams or drops, read on! What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is a common infection of the conjunctiva, the fine membrane which lines the white of the eye and the inner eyelids. Common symptoms include itching,…
Kombucha is simply fermented tea which is brimming with probiotic bacteria. The taste is similar to apple cider, it's effervescent, fruity and can be sweet or tart, depending on how you like it. I love it and drink it most days. I religiously make kombucha at home because my health…
Probiotics are big news right now. A lot of information is starting to appear about the benefits of feeding and supporting your microbiome: more studies are being conducted and people are starting to talk about their experiences of using them. I have been trying out a probiotic drink called kombucha…
Find out how to easily add more vegetables to your diet for maximum nutrition.