by Samantha Castle | May 21, 2025 | Tips and Tricks
A glass of orange juice with each meal is the easiest way to ensure optimum iron absorption. Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron but only if both iron and vitamin C are present in the gut at the same time. by Samantha Castle | May 21, 2025 | Tips and Tricks
Nuts are loaded with nutrients like protein, calcium and vitamin E, which makes them a healthy snack. But remember, they’re high in kilojoules so eat a handful, not a bowlful. by Samantha Castle | May 21, 2025 | Tips and Tricks
Head to the blender and ‘disguise’ them. Try putting cooked vegetables in the blender then adding them to your kids’ favourite pasta sauce. You could also use the vegetable blend to make the liquid for a hearty beef casserole or mix it with a low salt soy sauce and... by Samantha Castle | May 21, 2025 | Tips and Tricks
If you don’t drink, but want some of the health benefits attributed to red wine, pour yourself a glass of grape juice. Like wine, grape juice is full of protective pigments known as flavonoids. Unlike wine, it doesn’t stop you from driving home safely if you... by Samantha Castle | May 21, 2025 | Tips and Tricks
Can’t stop snacking throughout the day? Make yourself some trail mix in a snap lock bag that you can carry with you. Include nuts, dried fruit, yoghurt bits, seeds, and a small amount of chopped dark chocolate.