After being diagnosed recently with a fatty liver and pancreas, no doubt both exacerbated by my history of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), I visited a Gastroenterologist today. After a quick feel around to test I had no other bowel issues (aside from what's already been diagnosed), and a few basic questions to give him a … Continue reading The Low FODMAP Diet
Category: Health
Dietary Changes
For the past several months, I've been training myself to eat smaller portion sizes. (It's taken me a long time because growing up, I got Hungarian/German portion sizes in my household, translating that to modern day Aussie portions, one old fashioned European portion is enough to feed four people.) Years of getting sick from … Continue reading Dietary Changes
Unwanted
Whilst preparing a bulk meal that will become breakfast, lunch and dinner for me today, I put together an array of ingredients to make a hybrid savoury mince / dryish stew. The contents being normal mince and very finely chopped (to the point of being minced in my chopper): romaine lettuce, fennel, broccoli, celery, cucumber … Continue reading Unwanted
War on Waste – Australian Produce
I've been watching the series War on Waste UK version and I'm horrified to see tons of produce there go to waste because they're not standard size for supermarket, and although a good chunk of it goes back into feed for the animals, an equal amount basically just ends up back into the earth. … Continue reading War on Waste – Australian Produce
Mammogram
What is a mammogram? A mammogram is a method that uses low doses of X-rays to create an image of the breast. It is used as a breast cancer screening test. This means it is used to examine women who don’t have any reason to suspect they might have breast cancer. It is also used … Continue reading Mammogram
The Big Five-O
On my 50th birthday this year, on April 6th, I decided to do something that I hadn't done in, easily, a decade; go to the Sydney Royal Easter Show. This is a once a year type Agricultural event where farmers come to the city to show off their best animals and try to win awards. … Continue reading The Big Five-O
Dealing with Weight issues
REALLY good to know it's still in me to do this! A few weeks ago, my blood sugar kept dropping down to the 3s forcing me to eat jelly beans.. something I'd grown out of several decades back. The addictive nature in me picked up on the habit and for the next couple weeks, I … Continue reading Dealing with Weight issues
Doggy Rewards
I googled Is Chamomile Tea safe for dogs and much to my delight it was. I had left over tea from the night before but wanted to make sure I didn't make my girls sick before tipping it into their bowl. Cleo saw me approach the bowl, so she followed. "You want?" "Of course! I … Continue reading Doggy Rewards
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
It's only taken me a week, but managed to stay awake enough and fit enough to pop down to Aldi for some staples + ingredients for my next recipe (Goulash Meatloaf). Now that I'm home again, all I want to do is sleep. I don't know anymore whether to blame erratic weather conditions (especially since … Continue reading Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
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