Olwen Anderson's Blog

Tabbouleh is a traditional middle-eastern salad made with burghul (a form of cooked wheat). This recipe is a modern twist, using quinoa instead. Read the full article

Grains and seeds are a staple part of our diet, providing vitamins, minerals, fibre and carbohydrates. But often they’re heavily processed, which can suck out the nutrients. But you can easily and cheaply grow grains and seeds as sprouts, increasing the power of the nutrients within them, and opening up new culinary landscapes. Read the full article

The crunch of toasted almonds, the creaminess of yoghurt and the sweetness of carmelised apricots. Yum! Read the full article

Vitamin D has appeared more in the news recently, as researchers discover more about the value of this vitamin in treating disease and maintaining wellness. When you read about what a particular vitamin, like D, can do for you, it’s tempting to start supplementing right now.  But not so fast: Lets first look at the details of what influences Vitamin D uptake. Read the full article

If you routinely pack one of those tiny tins of salmon with your lunch, but you’re bored with it, here’s an easy way to liven up your lunch and create a carpet picnic. Read the full article

Looking towards the future, most people want to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible. What pushes many into institutionalised care is difficulty with mobility, but also cognitive decline into memory loss or dementia.  Here are some nutrition tips to help you maintain a healthier brain so you can enjoy your senior years more. Read the full article

Recipe: Beetroot dip  Read the full article

Was one of your New Year resolutions to develop a better work-life balance? Let’s look at what can happen to your body if you don’t take time out, and then discover ways you could make time for rejuvenation, even when life seems frantically busy. Read the full article

Inflammation isn’t a bad thing; it’s actually a healthy response designed to fix problems and enable healing. When you cut yourself, or some tissue is damaged, immune cells rush to the scene. Blood vessels in the area enlarge and become ‘leaky’ enabling your body’s repair team to get to the area. When they arrive, they attack any invading bacteria or viruses, and alert the rest of your immune system. The area becomes a battlefield, and all the activity irritates nerve endings, causing pain.  Read the full article

Want softer skin, a better mood, and less painful joints? Just include oily fish in your meal plan for each week. Fish like salmon, tuna, sardines, anchovies, herring and just about every fish from cold deep waters contain plenty of omega-3 oils. Scientific research has confirmed that these oils have a very beneficial effect on lots of health problems; including depression, anxiety, arthritis, high cholesterol and dry skin. Read the full article