You’d have to be living in a junk food bubble not to have heard health concerns about mercury levels in fish. We all know that (in theory) fresh fish is an excellent way to increase your omega 3 intake, vary your protein sources and basically just round out an already healthy diet. I’ve found that [...]
By Kat | February 27, 2010
If there’s one thing that tends to upset people who come to see me more than anything it’s the idea of reducing carbohydrate intake. I don’t ask everybody to back off the carbs, but it’s safe to say that a vast majority get (at the very least) a short-term low-carb bootcamp. And while some take [...]
By Kat | December 23, 2009
We all know and, for the most part (reluctantly at least) accept, that Christmas time is not going to bring about any weight loss records. Most of us count ourselves lucky if we escape the season with the belt buckle in the same place it started. But at least it’s easy to justify any short-term [...]
By Kat | December 15, 2009
My latest food fad (and one which I have to say I’m fairly smug about) is superfoods. A friend of mine is in the process of launching his business, Tonic Superfoods, and it’s really sparked my interest. Not least because all the recipes I’ve tried so far taste AMAZING – and they’re incredibly good for [...]
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By Kat | November 10, 2009
I’ve recently started following Sarah Wilson’s blog. Sarah is an Aussie journalist and writes a Sunday newspaper column which I’ve enjoyed for some time. Her blog is a new addition, and one that I think you’ll find worth checking out. It strikes the perfect balance between amusing daily wonderment and the asking and answering of [...]
By Kat | November 6, 2009
You’ve heard all the hype (and well-founded hype it is) about omega-3, and you know what you should be doing to add more of this essential fatty acid into your diet, but it’s sometimes easier said than done, isn’t it? After all, there’s only so much salmon and oily fish a person can eat besides [...]
