Apr 26
Every body needs dietary iron to build healthy red blood cells and mitochondria (‘cellular power plants') producing energy.Iron is vital for producing healthy red blood cells (erythrocytes) which help carry oxygen around the body. As well as haemog (read full article)
anaemia, antioxidants, garbanzos, green vegetables, haemoglobin, iron, Lamb, lentils, Meat, vitamin C
Feb 21
Continuing my meditation on eating locally, seasonally and sustainably - with recipes.To read the first half of this meditation, go to Local and SeasonalTo continue the theme of eating locally and sustainably, here's how some inner-city denizens tac (read full article)
guerrilla gardeners, Lime Juice, Limes, marmalade, street gardens, summer, sustainability, vitamin C
Feb 21
A meditation on some ways of eating sustainablyWhile I've been buying fresh produce from my local farmer's market and trying to nurture some green vegetables and herbs on my tiny balcony, I’ve noticed an interesting trend on television and in the f (read full article)
farmers' markets, foraging, gardening, green vegetables, heritage vegetables, Limes, multi-coloured carrot, Seasonal Eating, summer, sustainability
Jan 23
As an older woman in a family where the women have typically fine bones and tend to develop osteoarthritis and even osteoporosis, I’ve been aware for many years of the need for adequate calcium in my diet.But it isn’t just older women who need su (read full article)
bones, Broccoli, calcium, Dairy, green vegetables, lactose-intolerant, parsley, silverbeet, spinach, teeth
Jan 09
"Let me tell you 'bout my mango..."Some time in the mid-80s or maybe early 90s, there was a sexy Calypso-style song on the radio, that started "Let me tell you 'bout my man-go.." I don't remember any more, but it certainly tied mangos and warm sultr (read full article)
beta-carotenes, mango, Seasonal Eating, summer, vitamin A, vitamin C