Olwen Anderson's Blog

We all make new years resolutions about our health. Any  resolutions you make will be even more effective if they’re specific (a vague goal like ‘get healthy’ is likely to produce only vague results.) To get you on the right track, here are 12 healthy changes you can make to your diet and lifestyle this year.   Read the full article

This breakfast recipe emerged with the happy coincidence of a leftover roast potato, some tinned tuna and spring onions. Ideal for a fast protein-based breakfast. Read the full article

Is fruit juice part of your daily diet? I’d like to explain why reaching for the real fruit rather than a fruit juice could be better for your health; particularly if you’re on a weight loss program, or working to overcome pre-diabetes. Read the full article

Feeling nervous about being kissed under the mistletoe this year, because you suspect you have bad breath? If someone close to you has overcome their embarrassment enough to let you know, here’s some clues to help you locate the cause: It’s likely to be something out of balance somewhere in your digestive tract.  Read the full article

On hot summer days, an icy cold dessert is appreciated by the kids (sometimes the adults too!) Here’s an alternative to artificially coloured, sugar laden ice blocks. Read the full article

Tempted to forget about your nutrition these holidays? You might be, when you eat out, and what’s on offer are tables groaning with platters of beautifully cooked meats, rich fruit puddings and cakes, alcohol, breads, sweets. Your hosts want you to pile up your plate and really enjoy the food they’ve prepared. You may be to attend at least two family events on Christmas day. It would be easy to overeat, then wake on Boxing Day feeling bloated and nauseous, vowing never to do it again.  Read the full article

You know legumes are good for you. But many people don’t know how to choose, prepare and store dried chick peas. Here’s how you can always have some on hand to add to salads, soups and stews: Read the full article

If you like what you read on this blog, vote for me in the "Best Health Blogs of 2011" run by Healthline. The link is here http://www.healthline.com/health/best-health-blogs-contest Read the full article

There’s a trap waiting for you at the supermarket. Manufacturers are competing for your food dollar and they want you to buy their brand instead of their competitor’s. They know you want to be healthier, feed your family better – so they make sure their label reminds you why you’re making the right choice. Read the full article