Buddha Bowl #2
I know, I’ve already told you I love Buddha bowls… but what can I say? There’s no end to the fun you can have with them, so here’s my latest rendition of the genre. Adjust the quantities below to match the number of diners. Ingredients: Eggplant: slice 3/4 cm thick, and cook in a sandwich…
The oil-free kitchen
Most people who come to see me as a client, or a participant in my cooking classes, can wrap their heads around the basic concept of a wholefood plant-based diet without too much trouble. After all, eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes just makes sense (at least, once you shake off carbophobia and…
Struggling to lose weight? Ditch the salt!
Many people are inspired to try a wholefood plant-based diet by the plethora of anecdotes about the effortless weight loss facilitated by this way of eating. Documentaries such as Forks Over Knives, Eating You Alive and What the Health, along with countless blogs and podcast episodes, feature remarkable true stories of people who have battled…
Saving lives from heart disease starts young
As a health practitioner who sees large numbers of people on plant-based diets, I’m frequently struck by the diligence of vegan and vegetarian parents in ensuring they they are meeting their children’s nutritional needs. Not a week goes by without me seeing a vegan couple planning a pregnancy, or a vegan woman who is already…
Low carb déjà vu
Every now and again, something happens that makes me realise I live in a bubble. You see, for over 25 years, I’ve been completely immersed in the study of human physiology, nutritional biochemistry, therapeutic nutrition, sleep, exercise, psychology and pretty much everything else that relates to helping human beings become healthier and happier. Nerding out…
Can we prevent even more than 40% of cancer deaths?
Last week’s blog post summarising a recently-published article which calculated that 40% of cancer deaths in Australia could have been prevented with simple lifestyle changes prompted some readers to ask the question, “Only 40% of deaths? Aren’t even more cases of cancer linked with diet and lifestyle?” The answer to that question is almost certainly…
Mamey Sapote and Passionfruit Pie
I just love trying out fruits I’ve never tasted before, especially tropical fruits. When I saw mamey sapote on my organic co-op’s order sheet, there was never any real doubt – of course I had to get some! I had had black sapote (chocolate pudding fruit) when in Port Douglas several years ago, and sampled…
40% of cancer deaths in Australia are preventable – so why aren’t we doing better?
It’s World Cancer Day on Sunday 4 February, and you’re probably going to be seeing a lot of stories about cancer in the media. Most of them will be about the latest ‘breakthrough treatments’, and how you should participate in cancer screening programs – even though the majority of these screening programs either cause more…
Beetroot, Coriander and Ginger Dip
I’m such a fan of beetroot dips, I just can’t help making new versions! Here’s my latest creation, bursting with flavour from fresh coriander and ginger. Pair with fresh vegetable crudités for a perfect summer lunch. Ingredients: 2 tbsp diced Spanish onion 1/3 cup chopped coriander 250 g raw beetroot, peeled and chopped (weighed…
Staying young at heart with Dr Kim Williams
When I was invited to speak at the Nutrition in Healthcare ‘Young at Heart’ Symposium, held in Sydney on Sunday January 14, I got pretty excited (dare I say, my heart skipped a beat ;-)?). Not only was the topic that I was given – psychosocial influences on cardiovascular health – of great personal and…