Nutrition

I met so many fascinating people at the Vegan Expo in Sydney over the weekend who live a vegan lifestyle and embrace the benefits of it – from effortless weight loss, reversal of diseases, increased environmental responsibility and spiritual awareness (just to name a few) – it was truly eye opening for me to meet such enthusiasts and it left an impression on me. So I wanted to put myself to the test to see how I could bring these added benefits to my life. Good bye meat, fish, milk, eggs – or anything that comes from an animal – for a full week.

The Japanese diet includes foods with very low cholesterol content and is practically free from the saturated “bad” fats abundantly present in red meat, dairy produce and butter. Instead, the Japanese diet is predominantly seafood; fish, rich in polyunsaturated “good” fats, and seaweeds that contain high amounts of iodine as well as minerals which are both healthy and create the Japanese unrivalled flavours.

I am quite excited at writing my first blog as I’ve been contemplating one
for some time. So much information to share!

My earliest recollections of food are the attempts that my mother had at trying to get me to eat brussell sprouts..

I strongly believe that you shouldn’t completely eliminate foods to achieve a healthy diet. Focus on what foods you can include to your diet and try substituting the foods you love, rather than cutting out complete food groups.

An Australian honey may treat antibiotic resistant infections.

Foods rich in flavonoids, like berries and chocolate, reduce your risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease.

Eating blueberries regularly will keep your blood pressure down.

A new study has pinpointed how chocolate lowers blood pressure.

Selenium is known as a trace mineral, meaning you only need it in small amounts but those small amounts pack a big punch in terms of your health.

A lack of folic acid in your diet is bad news for more than just pregnant women.

Beetroot juice has anti-ageing effects on the brain.

Vitamin B12 has a crucial role in maintaining the health of your blood as well as the function of your nervous and cardiovascular systems.