It seems like everyone’s eating coconut oi right now. When I was studying it was definitely on the eat rarely list because coconut oil is around 80% saturated fat. So to see it move from the artery clogging don’t eat category to the eat lots, super food category was a bit of a shock. It’s [...]
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Tomatoes – why you should eat them + recipe for slow roasted tomatoes
Image from vegetables.co.nz Tomatoes are in season now, meaning they are cheap at the supermarket and perhaps even growing in your own back yard. Tomatoes are one of the few vegetables that are a rich source of lycopene. Lycopene gives tomatoes their bright red colour and is a powerful antioxidant. Research shows that lycopene can [...]
Chia seeds – small seeds with big benefits
Chia is a small seed with big benefits. Chia seeds are high in fibre, protein, antioxidants and are also a source of omega 3 fats. 1 tablespoon of seeds provides 5g of fibre, and considering many of us don’t get the 30g of fibre recommended daily, this is an easy way to boost your fibre [...]
How to choose Low GI Carbohydrates
Image found here Choosing Low GI carbohydrates can sometimes be a bit of a guessing game. While the website The Glycemic Index provides a comprehensive database, sometimes you just want to quickly know what brands to buy. I’ve found a very useful table designed by the NZ Heart Foundation which has been published as a [...]
Chocolate – it’s good for you!
Being a chocolate lover I was very excited to read a recent review with the news that chocolate isn’t bad for you, in fact, it may be good for you. The review published in the British Medical Journal found that flavonols in chocolate reduce the risk of cardiometabolic disorders such as such heart disease and [...]
Quinoa – today’s super grain
Quinoa (pronouced ‘keen-wah’)- everyone’s talking about it. Here’s why quinoa is the new superfood. Quinoa is an ancient grain from Aztec times. It contains all essential amino acids, making it a complete source of protein. This is unusual for plant based foods so it makes it a great source of protein for vegetarians and vegans. [...]
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