NutritionChic

Plant or human – it’s not healthy to be alone

Cindy — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:10:22 +0000

Did you know that lightening releases nitrogen into the soil? I knew the legume family did this (beans, peas and lentils) – but I didn’t know about the fertilising benefits of lightening! This was just one of many fascinating facts I learnt on a recent school tour of the Auckland Botanic Gardens. Our plant educator taught [...]

Finding the hidden salt in my pantry!

Cindy — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:39:31 +0000

The best way to learn is to teach. I find this all the time with nutrition. Whenever I give a talk, I invariably find myself thinking ‘Oh yes. I must do that!’ Telling others is a great way to keep yourself on track! I’m currently giving a ten-week nutrition course and today we talked about salt. [...]

Who said 8-year-olds can’t cook?

Cindy — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:16:17 +0000

Who said 8-year-olds can’t cook? I’ve just spent the afternoon helping a group of them grate carrots, slice cabbage, measure out vinegar and finely chop garlic and parsley. We made coleslaw – the real way. No store bought mayonnaise for us. The kids made it from scratch – an egg, vinegar and garlic whisked together. [...]

Taking probiotics during pregnancy may mean less diabetes

Cindy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:28:07 +0000

Some women, particularly if they gain lots of weight during pregnancy, can develop gestational diabetes – high blood sugars. They usually return to normal after the baby is born but it does make you more prone to developing diabetes later on. If it’s not controlled by diet you end up having a big baby (ouch!)and [...]