The Great Milk Debate Non-fat, regular, or soy?  Keeping up with the vast range of milk options available can be tough… We spoke to G’s favorite nutritionist, Christine Avanti, to break down the dairy debate.   Regular Milk: It’s the milk we sipped growing up and would dunk our cookies in, right? Avanti says to watch your intake because of the high fat content. If you go cow, make sure to use low fat or nonfat.   Soy Milk:... 

Join our foody writer Jade as she tackles ‘The Ultimate Cleanse’ – one day at a time Day 9 – Pffft , One more day to go, I could totally do till Friday I’m feeling back on top of the world – still taking the herbs and my iron tablets.  It’s amazing how your body responds when it’s not getting what it wants. I’m looking forward to weighing myself at the end as I’ve got to have dropped... 

Join our foody writer Jade as she tackles ‘The Ultimate Cleanse’ – one day at a time Day 8 – Is it day 10 yet?   I read back over my entries and I feel sorry for you guys reading as I really do come across as maybe I am suffering a form of depression…I’m up then down – and it’s all over food.  Today I am happy to report that I am UP. I have fruit and yoghurt this time for breakfast and... 

Join our foody writer Jade as she tackles ‘The Ultimate Cleanse’ – one day at a time Days 6 & 7 – When oh WHEN will the weekend end   I never thought I would ever hear myself say that. Saturday is even worse than Friday – I’m still feeling super lightheaded and have absolutely no energy so end up sleeping half the afternoon….don’t judge me – I had already cleaned the house ok. As... 

Join our foody writer Jade as she tackles ‘The Ultimate Cleanse’ – one day at a time   Day 5 : Half way! I wish I could tell you how fantastic I feel today but sadly that is not the case.  All is fine until around 8.30 am and then I start to feel ‘weird’.  At around 10.30 I am starting to feel so bad that I think I might pass out.  I’m not sure if this is the detox i.e. the herbs making me feel... 

Join our foody writer Jade as she tackles ‘The Ultimate Cleanse’ – one day at a time Day 3 & 4 – Never cook lasagne whilst detoxing These days are pretty good for both Andrea and I.  Our headaches have subsided and we are generally feeling pretty good – do we feel any different?  Me, not so much – I don’t feel bad so that’s a bonus.  Andie’s bloating has gone and she advises that... 

Join our foody writer Jade as she tackles ‘The Ultimate Cleanse’ – one day at a time   Day 2 : I just may be able to do this   So the morning starts with the usual routine of 20 pills – here’s a tip for you, unsure as to why it works but it does – sipping the smoothie through a straw makes taking the pills a lot easier.  Go figure? This time I treat myself to a decaf coffee with rice milk rather... 

Detox Diary  Join our foody writer Jade as she tackles ‘The Ultimate Cleanse’ – one day at a time. Day 1 – My body is a temple Yes – that is today’s motto because today is the first day of “The Ultimate Cleanse”.  I go into this with an open mind and a “can do” attitude, plus I talked one of the girls at work into doing it with me because, like going to the bathroom, us girls need... 

  Thinking of a pre-summer detox? Join our foody writer Jade as she tackles ‘The Ultimate Cleanse’ – one day at a time. Aaaah spring, the wonderful change in the season that brings us baby animals, daffidols & tulips, daylight savings and the gentle reminder to our backsides that summer is on it’s way so you best be taking it around the block a few times. I am your... 

 - a way to feel better We all love eggs right?  From our head down to our legs – yeah!.  I used to love that ad… Ever since I started shopping for myself I have brought free range eggs and I am amazed at how far the free range market has come in the past ten years.  Back in the day, I only ever used to buy eggs by the half dozen – because I was single but mostly due to the price, which was quite high compared...