MINDFUL EATING…enjoy the flavour
Mindful Eating One needs to learn to be aware of their own physical hunger and satiety cues in order to guide their decision on whether to begin eating or to stop eating. What does it feel like to be half-full or three-quarters full? It is important to choose foods that we like but it is […]
FATIGUE: …what to eat when you are feeling beat
Every day is the same. You push snooze on your alarm clock six times, then crawl out of bed-no time for breakfast. Struggle through the morning, fueled by many mugs of strong coffee. Drag yourself to lunch. Drag yourself back to your work desk and muscle through the afternoon. Then drag yourself back home, where […]
STRESS: Getting ease with the B’s
Late for work-grab a take-away on the way. The report is due-pour another cup of coffee. The children are yelling-take an ice cream break. Stress is all around us, and food often provides a welcome, if momentary, break. Unfortunately, the food we often turn to in times of stress, like coffee and chocolate, have a […]
OATS…Mopping up cholesterol
Oats are a very healthful grain. For one thing, unlike wheat, barley and other grains, processed oats retain the bran and germ layers, which is where most of the nutrients reside. In addition, oats contains a variety of compounds that have been shown to reduce heart disease, fight cancer, lower blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity […]
INSOMNIA…Restful Foods
When life gets hectic, we have all found ourselves wishing that there were more hours in a day. Sometimes, unfortunately, we get our wish-at the expense of our sleep. Few things are more miserable than lying awake, frustrated and tired, when everybody else is sleeping soundly. Insomnia is usually temporary, of course, caused by too […]
GARLIC: Great bulbs of power…
One of the most controversial flavourings in the kitchen, garlic rarely leaves anyone indifferent. This distinctive ingredient is either loved or hated. The healing potential of garlic has been recognized for thousands of years. Throughout history it has been used to treat everything from wounds to digestive problems. Two important ways in which garlic is […]
FIBRE: The Ultimate Healer
The tough outer coating has been stripped from our grains for many, many years-leaving us with pure white flour. The bread made with this flour has a lovely texture which is very light and generally preferred by consumers when compared to the denser wholegrain varieties. This was just the beginning of the many technological advances […]
Holiday Food Tips
1. Bring food with you The best way to have control over food is to always pack your own. Whether it is a simple bag or snacks or an entire cooler box of snacks, bringing your own food saves time, money and improves your food choices. Here are some of the tastiest ways to eat […]