Inspired by my yoga teacher sharing insights about the dietary health benefits of a diet based on Ayurvedic principles, I was keen to explore more. Please note I have authored the content below as a novice to Ayurveda. Ayurveda originates from India and simply focuses on ‘Food is Medicine’ and Medicine is Food’ philosophy. Largely […]
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Author: Sandra Fordyce
Summer time in Australian back yards means home grown tomatoes. In my smallish suburban block in bayside Melbourne, I grow tomatoes in the ground and in pots to make the most of the limited space and access to the northern aspect to the sun. As I have sandy soil, the nutrient and water loving tomatoes […]
Like most plant-based diets, the Mediterranean diet is considered to be the healthiest for overall good health and wellbeing. See my sources of inspiration, Markos Dymiotis, a keen advocate of the Mediterranean diet plus Dr Catherine Isiopoulos, professor and pro-Vice Chancellor at Murdoch University, Perth, WA. Meals are seasonal and based on what is edible […]
jam making, summer berries
Materials Test of Buckwheat Soba Noodles – comparison between homemade manual, homemade Thermomix and Commercial dried
Report on Monash University’s ‘Schooling Food’ Symposium and top tips on how to create a great-tasting lunchbox of your own
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