I got a good reminder yesterday – not everything is what it seems!
I saw some new hand-soap which called itself ‘organic’ with a very eco-friendly name. As I looked on the back label for a company website to see where to buy it, I noticed the ingredients – the second one listed was Sodium Lauryl Sulphate!
It was a real reminder that one has to read the labels and decide for oneself what is healthy. Too many companies have jumped on the eco-friendly band wagon…
What is Christmas dinner without a decadent dessert? You’ve had your roast potatoes and you’ve earned your brownie points by filling up on vegetables (of course…), so now it’s time to indulge your sweet tooth whilst trying to ignore the washing up and bickering over which board game is up next. Seeing as it’s the…
I’ve just come across another good example of marketing hype with labeling… In a very posh hotel they are offering complimentary bottles of green tea in their rooms. Here is what the bottle states: Green tea with honey and ginseng 100% all natural Where great taste and goodness ‘naturally’ come together. Green tea for its…
Over the past decade the importance of gut health has stepped into the spotlight. Ten or so years ago the term ‘gut microbiome’ was probably rarely heard outside medical and nutrition communities. Today, it has evolved into a crucial topic when it comes to discussions about health and wellbeing, which is why I’ve blogged about…
Christmas is almost upon us once again. It is a beautiful time of year, full of festivities and cheer, but it can also be a bit difficult when it comes to maintaining healthy habits and staying relaxed around all the family. Navigating huge Christmas dinners can be tricky when trying not to overindulge, plus staying…
I was flying back to Australia last night and the menu on the flight stated ‘corn fed chicken breast’. I find it amazing that so many restaurants promote ‘corn fed’ chicken and ‘grain fed’ beef as a hugely desirable factor on their menus! (see my blog page regarding the impact of Grass Fed vs Grain Fed Animal…
I think only Australians of a certain age will understand the title of this week’s blog! So sorry about that to all you others… We had a family dinner last night and, as seems to be the case for all dinner parties, the talk turned to health and saturated fat. And, as usual, my views…