It makes really good sense to eat whatever fruits are in season, because that’s when they taste best and they have the maximum level of nutrients. Here are three simple ideas on preparing everyday fruits from Nutritionist, Dr Rosemary Stanton. Zesty Oranges...
Apparently, Madame du Barry served celery root soup to King Louis XV every night before they went to bed. Madame du Barry thought the soup was an aphrodisiac, but according to Jackie French, the king’s mistress got it wrong. Celery is well known for its...
Fish Patties Once you’ve tried this recipe from Geoff Jansz, you’ll never throw out leftover mashed potato again! Geoff’s fish patties are easy to make, and they taste great with his tomato and dill sauce. (Tip: don’t worry too much about...
Surveys show that about 30% of people often skip breakfast, yet it is the most important meal of the day. Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton says that eating breakfast gets your metabolism going and provides the kick start to encourage the body to burn up more kilojoules...
Alcohol is mainly comprised of ethanol, plus a very small amount of methanol. When you consume an alcoholic drink, your body breaks down the ethanol first, and relatively harmless by-products are produced. Next the methanol breaks down and produces a toxin, which...
Over 2.7 million Australians have arthritis, which makes it the most common chronic health condition in the community. Arthritis simply means inflammation of the joints and is not a disease in itself. It is not just a problem of the elderly as most cases develop...
Geoff Jansz reminded viewers that spring is asparagus season, a time of year when good quality, fresh asparagus is available at reasonable prices. Geoff’s favourite way to use fresh asparagus is to make a delicious frittata. This recipe serves 4 people....
Jackie French discussed growing and using the sacred Aztec ahuacatl, more commonly known as the avocado. This handsome tree has glossy, dark green, leathery leaves and grows to around 15m (50′) tall. It will grow in most parts of Australia, but in cooler areas...
People think that putting food in the fridge makes it last longer, but that’s not always true. Bananas, for example, go black when they are refrigerated. When bananas age naturally their cell walls break down slowly, allowing chemicals to move backwards and...
One of the easiest ways to have a quick, healthy meal is to barbecue or grill some fish, chicken or meat and then toss a salad to go with it. Rosemary Stanton says that homemade dressings are much healthier than most shop-bought ones, which often contain sugar and...