Chocolate – redeemed
To say that chocolate is confectionery is like saying a diamond is a hardened lump of carbon. Both statements are true, but they totally miss the point. Chocolates are not food in
Five Ways to Avoid a Hangover
Natural Cures for Hangover Prevention Bah Humbug. The festive season is bad for business for us naturopaths. Who is going to make an appointment to see some pursed-lipped health nu
Slip, slap…what? Is the sun really that bad for you?
Mim blogs on skin, sunlight and melanoma: can we trust the death rates around the world or should we give up our vampire looks for a bit more vitamin D? She shares a sunburn remedy
Ricotta Cheese Cake
This is as guilt free as it gets, but it is best to make it when you are entertaining so that you don’t get tempted to pick on the leftovers. Ingredients (Serves 8) 1 cup Cor
Stewed Apricots with Honey Yoghurt and Almonds
These apricots are delicious on cereals or on their own as a snack. Ingredients (Serves 4) 250g dried apricots 2 cups cold water 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup natural yoghurt 1
Superfoods smoothie
Mim is somewhat cynical when it comes to superfoods, when Dubbo nutritionist and friend, Jennifer Price told Mim about a smoothie she’d just invented, Mim knew she had to hav
Spicy Avocado Mash on Garlic Toast
Simple and delicious. Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 large ripe avocado 2 teaspoons vinegar 2 teaspoons lemon juice few drops Tabasco sauce salt and pepper 1 clove garlic, peeled and cu
Ricotta and Berry Breakfast
This is a nutrient dense, low starch start to the day. Ingredients (Serves 1) 1/2 cup ricotta 2 tbs natural yoghurt 80g mixed berries (frozen and thawed are fine) 5 walnut halves,
