Food Doctor for Life

16/07/2015

Simple questions asked by a Year 11 student. Worth a read

Thanks to Grace Inman (Year 11 student at Norwood Morialta High School, South Australia) who asked the following questions (July 2015): What do you believe is the main reason we use food additives? For profit, taste or aesthetics? I would say

05/03/2015

how do we encourage healthy eating habits in our children? I am constantly asked this question, the easiest answer is to model good eating habits.
Childhood is a time of learning, children how grow up in a family that eats a variety of nutritious foods are more likely to make their own healthy choices as they get older.

19/02/2015

After hearing in the media all week about the Hep A contamination of Nannas mixed berries which are imported from China. I thought I would talk about Food Security and why we should as much as possible shop and buy local, especially from Farmers Markets.
When we buy from other countries that do not have the same strict food and hygiene laws that we do, we leave ourselves open to diseases that may only be in that country or infected foods like the Berries.
If we buy local foods we are not only stop this from happening, as most of the time the farmers will tell you about there local farms and the way the food is grown or animals raised but they have to stick to our strict food laws.
This is not going great for our environment as food is not being shipped from China but infact somewhere local but we are also supporting other Australians which is also good for our economy.
Bottom line try to buy as many Australian products as possible this ensures we dont get sick.

12/02/2015

Regardless of who you are and what you do there are always going to be aspects of your eating habits that you will never be happy with and want to change. So just accept your body and make changes that are sustainable.

Check out infographic and see how APDs are fine tuning their diets in 2015. Thanks to all our APDs who participated in the survey.

06/02/2015

"When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is right, medicine is of no need". Ayurvedic proverb.

05/02/2015

Now the New year is well and truly here how about starting with a meat free day of the week.
Great for those of us that have to much saturated fat in there diet. By skipping meat for one day of the week you are improving heart health and also lowering your Cholesterol.
It is also great way to increase the amount of dietary fibre in your food intake and or just try something different.

So why not try:-
Spiced Lentil and Chickpea Patties
Ingredients:
-2 Tbs Olive Oil
-1 Onion, diced
-2 cloves garlic crushed
-1 Tsp ground turmeric
-1 Tsp ground cumin
-1x 400gm can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
-1x 400gm can lentils, drained and rinsed
-1/2 cup sunflower seeds
-1/4 bunch coriander
-2 eggs, lightly beaten
-2/3 cup wholemeal flour
-Pepper to taste
-Olive Oil Spray

Method:
1. Place a fry pan onto medium heat, add oil and diced onions. Cook until onion clear.
2. Add garlic, turmeric and cumin and cook for a further 2-3mins while stirring. Place in food processor to cool.
3. Add chickpeas, lentils, sunflower seeds, coriander, eggs and pepper into the processor. Blend until smooth.
4. Transfer mix to a bowl and add flour, combine and make 8 patties.
5. Place frypan on medium heat, spray frypan with olive oil and pan fry patties until golden brown each side.

Serve with Tzatziki and a simple green salad.

30/01/2015

Having trouble finding egg substitutes, here is an amazingly easy guide for you to use.

29/01/2015

With the kids returning to school be aware of what you are putting in their lunchbox.
Remember that lunch meats need to be kept cool to stop your child from getting food poisoning.
Try to keep the lunchbox cold by putting in a frozen yoghurt, frozen fruit like an orange or an ice brick.
Encourage the kids to keep their lunchbox in the school bag, inside the classroom.

29/01/2015

Happy New Year from the Food Doctor for Life. Have been busy enjoying the summer but now I'm back, and in the office on Thursday and Fridays, ready to answer all your food questions and problems. Always happy to help.

11/12/2014

How to increase your Omega 3, 6 fatty acid intake as well as increase the amount of B6 and B12 in your diet.
Eat more Salmon!!!!
It is full of these amazing fatty acids that our body needs but also a grate source of protein. We should be eating fish at least 2-3 times a week.
Omega 3 and 6 are important for brain development, immune system function and blood pressure regulation.
B Vitamins improve the bodies immunity plus increasing your energy levels.
Here is a gorgeous recipe I found today, that is perfect for summer so why not try it:-

Blackened Salmon with Sweet Corn and Bean Salad

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
4 (about 200g each) salmon fillets, halved crossways
1 tablespoon olive oil
2x 400g cans no added salt kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup baby spinach
2 large celery stalks, diced
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
Lime halves to serve

Method:
Step 1. To make the sweet corn and bean salad , use a sharp knife to cut lengthways down the cobs to remove the kernels. Cook corn in a small saucepan of boiling water for 2 minutes or until tender. Refresh under cold running water. Drain well. Combine the corn kernels in a large salad bowl with kidney beans, spinach, celery, coriander leaves, lime juice and olive oil; toss well.
Step 2. Combine the paprika, oregano, thyme and cayenne pepper and pepper on a plate. Add salmon and turn to coat. Transfer to another plate.
Step 3. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for 2 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest.
Step 4. Divide salmon among serving plates. Top with the sweet corn and bean salad to serve.

11/12/2014

Chubby hubbies, it is real! Married men are fatter than there single counterparts, because husbands are more likely to treat themselves to indulgent foods and drink more alcohol. According to researchers at Leeds Metropolitan University, 2014. They are still trying to find a scientific reason for why this is happening. Personally, I think I should introduce the researchers' to my three children and they may have their answer.

10/12/2014

Couldn't agree more....

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