Coconut Oil - Good, Bad or Ugly?
Kathryn over at Limes and Lycopene previously mentioned how she often gets asked about coconut oil. I must say this is a product I knew very little about, and so following on from my previous discussion on oils, lets take a look at this very controversial topic!
What exactly does coconut oil consist of?
Coconut oil is [...]
Is Canola Oil ‘Healthy?’
Photo used with kind permission from Paraflyer
A few people I’ve talked with recently have raised their concerns about the use of canola oil in cooking. However, the use of this oil is widely supported by many health care professionals, who consider it to be safe and healthy for human consumption.
A simple search on the internet [...]
Cooking with Olive Oil
With so many agencies promoting the use of different vegetable oils, ranging from canola, to safflower, to olive oil, it can be very difficult to know which one to choose, particularly if you’re worried about dietary impact on health.
This isn’t made any easier as you browse the relevant section of your local supermarket. I have [...]
What Are Legumes?
You’ve probably heard that legumes are good for you, but what exactly are they? And how can we increase our daily intake of these healthy little beans?
Dole Nutrition state that:
“There are two types of legumes: mature and immature. Mature legumes are the dried seeds found inside pods that hang from the stems of certain [...]
Vegetarian Series - A Summary
Having recently finished a series on vegetarianism, this is a summary post containing my recent articles for easy reference. A range of topics have been covered, for example - How many servings are required from each of the groups? What nutrients will you benefit from? What meat and/or dairy alternatives are available?
A Wonderful Vegetarian Diet [...]
