Category: Nutrition
Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition!
Good nutrition forms the foundation for good health. The focus is on eating minimally processed whole foods, prepared and cooked for maximum nutritional value and taste.
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Cooking Black-eyed Peas
Read more: Cooking Black-eyed PeasBlack-eyed peas, the name rolls off the tongue, like blackstrap molasses, a joy to utter and eat. I am talking the divine morsels of soluble fibre, B vitamins, iron, potassium, magnesium and many other beneficial nutrients, —not the pop band of the same name, (which I also like.) In my cupboard they are usually found…
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Blackstrap Molasses
Read more: Blackstrap MolassesWhat is blackstrap molasses? Blackstrap molasses is a by-product of the extraction of refined sugar from sugar cane. It is a dark rich syrup produced after the cane has been boiled three times and most of the sugar crystals have been extracted. It has a deep bitter-sweet, malty taste. Unlike sugar, which contains zero nutrients, blackstrap…
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Fermented Cabbage
Read more: Fermented CabbageSauerkraut Here’s a simple recipe for fermented cabbage, also known as sauerkraut. Daily eating a small amount of fermented foods will help to increase and support the good bacteria in your gut. Fermented raw vegetables are rich in active probiotics, nutrients and digestive enzymes. “Lactobacilli produce lactic acid and are used for many different things,…
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Immune System Super Tonic
Read more: Immune System Super TonicThis immune system super tonic is a classic based on the legendary Four Thieves Vinegar. As such you can play around with the ingredients and make it your own, For example, add some lemons, fresh turmeric root, cumin seeds, onions, fresh thyme, rosemary or other herbs and spices that appeal to you or you have…
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5 daily detox tips
Read more: 5 daily detox tipsOur daily habits have the greatest impact on our health. Rather than focus on the things we should not be doing, adopting daily detox habits are a positive way to steer ourselves in the right direction. The primary organs of elimination are the bowels, kidneys, skin and lungs. The following are some suggestions to help…
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Turmeric Golden Milk
Read more: Turmeric Golden MilkHow to Make Turmeric Golden Milk Turmeric golden milk is a traditional Indian remedy commonly used to boost the immune system and reduce pain in muscles and joints. Turmeric is much appreciated for its anti-inflammatory properties, as well as being anti-viral and antiseptic. Turmeric has a strong affinity with the respiratory system and is a popular…
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Turmeric Butter
Read more: Turmeric ButterHow to Make Turmeric Butter Turmeric butter is an easy and delicious way to include this anti-inflammatory food in your diet. Use on sandwiches, serve on grains, or mix a teaspoon of turmeric butter with warm milk for a tasty beverage. Ingredients: ¼ cup virgin cold-pressed coconut oil, softened but not melted ¼ cup extra…
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Turmeric Golden Paste
Read more: Turmeric Golden PasteHow to Make Turmeric Golden Paste Make your turmeric golden paste weekly or fortnightly and store in the refrigerator to have on hand for adding to hot and cold drinks, to make turmeric butter or as a base for tasty curry dishes. Ingredients: Directions: The Benefits of Taking Turmeric as a Paste Related Posts: Turmeric…
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Infant Nutrition: 14 months and onwards
Read more: Infant Nutrition: 14 months and onwardsGuidelines for infant nutrition vary wildly and are often contradictory. A simple guideline to ensure the best nutrition for your infant are the baby’s natural growth stages. By 14 to 18 months of age a baby’s digestive tract begins to mature and the first molars appear. The molars are used to crush and grind food. With the appearance of…
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Nutrition for 8 – 14 month baby
Read more: Nutrition for 8 – 14 month babyAfter your baby has been on fruits a couple of months, some veggies can be introduced. Raw celery sticks or lightly steamed pieces of carrot, broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini are all good options for baby to pick up and nibble. Baby will enjoy the different colours, tastes and textures. Also at this time a little…
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3 Signals Your Baby is Ready to Eat Solid Food
Read more: 3 Signals Your Baby is Ready to Eat Solid FoodWhen is my baby ready to eat solid food? Most parents begin introducing solid foods around 6 months of age. This is because a baby’s first teeth start to grow in at around 6 months and because most infants are born with a 6 month store of iron in their liver. However, there are three…
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Infant Nutrition
Read more: Infant NutritionHuman breast milk is the ideal food for infants. The nutritional quality of a mother’s breast milk will rely on the quality of the mother’s diet, but generally speaking, breast milk is THE SUPERFOOD for infants. Sadly, Ireland has the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the world. According to an Irish Times article, 56% of…
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Lemons: health benefits
Read more: Lemons: health benefitsWhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade. ~ Elbert Hubbard Lemons have many health benefits as well as being the essential ingredient for making a refreshing jug of fresh lemonade. They are most noted for their vitamin C content, which is why we often think of lemons when we have a cold or influenza. Lemons…
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Amaranth Protein
Read more: Amaranth ProteinAmaranth is a tiny seed that cooks like a grain, which is why it is referred to as a pseudo-grain. It is higher in fibre than most grains. Similar to buckwheat and quinoa, it is gluten-free and easy to digest. Amaranth is noted for being high in plant protein. Its seeds are 13–15% protein, which…
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Warm water with lemon in the morning
Read more: Warm water with lemon in the morningDrink a cup of warm water first thing in the morning. Adopting healthy habits takes some effort. This one however is relatively easy as most of us will put a kettle of water on the boil in the morning. Many of you may already be doing this and most people know the benefits of starting your…