Cleaver’s organic beef hotdogs are a heathier alternative to ultra-processed hotdogs and frankfurters available in the market. You can find them at major supermarkets and other grocery stores. Cleaver’s organic beef hotdogs As all Cleaver’s products, these hot dogs are certified organic, made from free range, grass fed and finished beef. They do not contain…Continue reading Product review: Cleaver’s organic beef hotdogs
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Book review: Eat Like An Athlete (Simone Austin)
Eat Like An Athlete is a book for active people who want to optimise their performance through healthy eating habits. The author Simone Austin is an advanced sports dietitian and an accredited practising dietitian. She has been the president of Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA) for many years and has worked with multiple sports teams in…Continue reading Book review: Eat Like An Athlete (Simone Austin)
Recipe: Fig salad with goat’s cheese and prosciutto
Figs are in season! They are great as dessert or snacks, however I think they really shine in salads. Similar to last week’s recipe, you can enjoy this fig salad with goat’s cheese and prosciutto as a summertime lunch or serve it to share in your next dinner party. The saltiness in the goat’s cheese…Continue reading Recipe: Fig salad with goat’s cheese and prosciutto
What is glycine?
If you remember chemistry or biochemistry from high school, the word glycine might ring a bell. If not, read on to answer the question: what is glycine? What is glycine? Glycine is the simplest amino acid. Amino acids are chemical compounds that contain an amino group (NH2) and carboxyl group (-COOH). The chain between is…Continue reading What is glycine?
Recipe: Fig salad with broad beans and Pecorino
Figs are in season! This fig salad with broad beans and Pecorino brings the best of the Mediterranean cuisine to your table. Perfect for a summer lunch or BBQ. Some notes on ingredients: you can find fresh broad beans in some markets but it’s easier to find them in the frozen section of your supermarket.…Continue reading Recipe: Fig salad with broad beans and Pecorino
Nutrients to prevent and treat concussion
Concussion is a serious health risk for athletes participating in many sports including but not limited to contact disciplines. Learn how to protect yourself with nutrients to prevent and treat concussion. What is concussion? Concussion is an injury caused by direct or indirect impact to the head (1, 2), rapid acceleration or deacceleration, such as…Continue reading Nutrients to prevent and treat concussion
Product review: Slendier konjac pasta and rice
As its name implies, Slendier is a brand of food products designed to help with weight loss. Slendier konjac pasta and rice come in different styles to suit your culinary needs. What is konjac? The dictionary tells us konjac is “the swollen underground stem of a herb that grows in parts of Asia and is…Continue reading Product review: Slendier konjac pasta and rice
Plant-based burgers
Plant-based burgers are becoming more available in Australian supermarkets and fast food chains. Read on to find out which burger options are out there, what are their ingredients and their nutritional breakdown. Plant-based vs vegan It is common to use the terms “plant-based” and “vegan” interchangeably. However, plant-based does not necessarily mean vegan. Instead, it…Continue reading Plant-based burgers
Recipe: Pastel de choclo con polenta
I recently inherited a bag of polenta that I had to put to good use. Instead of going the easy (Italian) route, I decided to see if I could use it to sub fresh Peruvian corn to make our version of cottage pie. Thus, pastel de choclo con polenta was born. The recipe calls for…Continue reading Recipe: Pastel de choclo con polenta
Eating in Japan with a gluten intolerance
My husband and I recently came back from our first trip to Japan. We didn’t plan it this way but it turned out to be a Buddhist/food trip. It was perfect! However, eating in Japan with a gluten intolerance can be challenging. The only thing that always worries me a little every time I travel…Continue reading Eating in Japan with a gluten intolerance