So the time has come to introduce my almost 6 month old baby to the word of solids. After months of having the convenience of milk “on tap”, there’s no denying that solid introduction does require more time and planning on mum and dad’s part. However, enjoy this exciting milestone with your bub, as I […]
The oral contraceptive pill (OCP) is one of the most commonly used pharmaceutical drugs worldwide. While it was originally developed for women to prevent them from falling pregnant, it is often prescribed for a wide range of hormonal issues including irregular menstrual cycles, heavy bleeding, PMS and acne, even for girls as young as 12. […]
For years we have been told that to be healthy, watch our weight and keep our cardiovascular system in check we should avoid dietary fats, particularly saturated fats. But are these low-fat foods and diets really as good for us as we are led to believe? Supermarket aisles are laden with low-fat yogurts, milks, cheeses […]
Many women who experience so called “morning sickness” will very quickly discover that nausea can occur at any time of the day, not just in the morning. Not only is every woman different, but so is each pregnancy. Morning sickness doesn’t occur for every woman, and there isn’t a one size fits all remedy. The […]
Making your baby’s meals from fresh whole foods has so many benefits that far outweigh the inconvenience of preparing homemade meals. Whilst there is such a large range of commercial baby foods on the market, unfortunately there is almost always a downside. They are often heated at high temperatures which destroys many important nutrients, have […]
There’s a fair chance you’ve heard about bone broth, it’s certainly become trendy of late. Food bloggers regularly discuss the benefits of drinking it, Instagram has 55,208 #bonebroth and even some bars in New York are selling shots of bone broth alongside their cocktails. But there’s good reason for this trend as bone broth is […]
I’ll be the first to admit that sometimes I can get stuck in a smoothie rut and let’s be honest, it can get a little boring for the taste buds. Variety really is the key to keeping meals exciting and boosting your smoothies with a wide range of nutrients. Smoothies are such a good “liquid […]