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05
DEC
2014

Recipe: Mango with sticky rice

Chiang Mai is a relaxing oasis in the north of Thailand. It’s also the home of sticky rice and this dessert quickly became a favourite treat on holiday last year. It’s the perfect sweet treat for summer.   Mango with Sticky Rice (Serves 2) 1 cup glutinous rice*...
05
DEC
2012

Superfood myths: what makes a superfood

The final superfood part in the superfood myths series. What makes a superfood? Is ‘feeling righteous when you are eating it’ part of the superfood test? This was one reader’s response to the superfood series. On those grounds she nominated kale. Another...
04
DEC
2012

Superfood myths: pomegranate seeds

A recent article in The Age explored the top ten superfoods. Over the last couple of weeks I’ve examined each of the claims and adding a few of my own. Which ones will live up to the hype? Pomegranate seeds The claim: “high vitamin-C content and fatty acids”. The evidence: Let’s...
19
NOV
2012

Superfood myths: Inca berries

A recent article in The Age explored the top ten superfoods. Over the next couple of weeks I’m examining each of the claims and adding a few of my own. Which ones will live up to the hype? Inca berries (Also known as Incan berries, golden berries, groundcherries and Cape...
29
JUN
2012

5 ways to get more fruit in your diet

1. Have a fruit bowl where you can see it Yes gazillions of research money has proven the obvious – if you see fruit, you’re more likely to eat it. A study showed you’ll eat even more if it’s in a clear bowl. 2. Buy fruit fresh from a market where you can taste it Get to know the...
24
FEB
2012

Recipe: raw fruit pie

This recipe first appeared in the February 2012 newsletter. If you’d like to receive a new recipe and informative health ideas in your mailbox every month sign up for the free newsletter. This is a raw foods classic from the ’70’s. Even if you’re not a...
13
FEB
2012

How to shop for fruit and vegetables like a naturopath

I’ve often claimed to not have been born with the “shopping gene”, except when it comes to hunting for fresh produce. Clothes, accessories and homewares don’t raise my pulse rate but a display of dazzling fresh vegetables has been known to make my heart skip a beat. If you’re...
24
NOV
2010

Recipe: Mango and mint fruit salad

This recipe was first published in the  January 2010 Newsletter. Don’t want to miss out on great recipes, thoughtful articles and health tips? Sign up for the free e-newsletter.   For just a couple of delightful months of the year Melbournians are treated to a glut of...
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