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To start the year off, I thought I’d indulge in promoting one of my favourite tips for eating well: “Grow a Veggie Garden"

Research has found that the antioxidants in chocolate (known as cocoa polyphenols) may improve blood pressure and insulin sensitivity.  This has inspired media headlines to proclaim dark chocolate as a health food.  For people lik

Low fat, low carb, paleo, vegetarian, vegan, raw vegan, ayuvedic, ketogenic... with so many (often contradictory) ways to eat how is anyone supposed to know what is healthy and not?

Most of us have experienced it at some point: gripping pains, nausea and frequent trips to the bathroom. I'm travelling overseas at present and making it a priority to keep those nasty bugs out.

I've been asked many questions about low carb diets. Do I recommend them? How much carb is low carb? Will it help me?

Protein is an essential nutrient that is often overlooked.

I think most people feel that dieting is a drag.  I sure do and what's worse: it often doesn't work.

I grew up on a farm so a traditional breakfast of eggs with lambs fry or sausage was common in our house.

Oils ain't oils....well some oils make better fuel for your body than others.  Oil is really about fats, and fats have copped so much bad press in the past it's no wonder many of us feel guilt and confusion at the idea of eating them.