Gluten Free Wheat Free Cooking in Thermomix

Coeliac Disease is an immune mediated disorder that is triggered by eating food containing gluten. Gluten is a protein that is found in grains such as wheat, barley, rye and oats.

When a person with Coeliac Disease eats foods containing gluten, the small intestine becomes inflamed. If the reaction is extensive, it can result in reduced absorption of macronutrients (ie. protein, carbohydrate, fat) and micronutrients (ie. vitamins and minerals). Other symptoms may include diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, wind, or belching. Read more...

The Truth About Trans Fats

Fat is an important macronutrient, that when eaten in moderation is important for proper growth, development and maintenance of good heath (this of course refers to our good sources of fats such as oily fish, nuts, seeds, avocados etc). There are unfortunately the bad fats out there that do more harm than good. One in particular in the limelight at the moment is trans-fatty acids (TFAs). You may have heard of these fats in the media more so this year, which is due to the recent hype in America. Read more...

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Type 2 diabetes is occurring at epidemic rates in many parts of the world including Australia and the US. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Australia has doubled over the past 20 years where more than 7% of Australian adults now have diabetes. Read more...

Mercury in Fish

Fish has always been recognized as a nutritious food that provides us with many health benefits. It is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals and an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids. Research has shown positive effects on health such as reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, childhood asthma and prostate cancer. Researchers worldwide recommend that people consume at least 1-2 serves of fish/seafood a week. Read more...

Vegetarian & Vegan Eating

Vegetarian diets have been shown to be beneficial to one's health in lowering the risk of heart disease, cancer, blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. To achieve these benefits the diet needs to be carefully planned as there is a risk of developing vitamin and mineral deficiencies if the diet is not well balanced. Read more...

Dietary Fibre

Dietary fibre is the portion of plant that is not digested by the gastrointestinal tract. Fibre passes through the digestive system where it absorbs water along the way and then is removed in the stools. Other terms for dietary fibre that you may have come across before are roughage or bulk. Read more...

Natures Natural Fighting Foods: Antioxidants

We are constantly reminded to consume a diet plentiful in fruit, vegetables and wholegrains but what are the reasons behind this? There are probably a few reasons you can think of such as a good source of fibre, low in fat, provide a variety of vitamins and minerals... and also they are a great sources of antioxidants! Read more...

Nutrition for Children

All parents want to give their children a head start in life and one way we can do this is by providing a well balanced diet at home and at school. A healthy diet and lifestyle is one of the best investments a parent can make for their child's current and future health. We also need to involve children in making healthy choices so they can continue to practice them later in life. Read more...

Nutrition for Women

Eating a balanced diet is one of the ways of looking out for your future health. A nutritionally complete diet can decrease your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and cancer. Diet also plays a role in how you feel mentally and physically during the day. Women and Men share some similar nutritional needs such as eating a balanced diet, avoiding ‘bad’ fats, limiting salt intake etc. They also have some differing needs which are due to a women’s reproductive life including menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, and breastfeeding all with increased nutritional needs. Read more...

Sodium and your health

Sodium is a mineral with the main source in our diet coming from salt. The most common table salt is composed of both sodium and chloride. Sodium is also found in the diet as sodium bicarbonate and as monosodium glutamate in processed foods. A small amount of salt in the diet is actually beneficial for our health. But on the other hand too much salt can lead to adverse health problems such as high blood pressure and other health conditions. Read more...

Spring Fruit and Vegetables

As we start to say goodbye to the cooler wet winter weather we welcome the warmer months of spring. With the change in seasons also comes the change in supply of fruits and vegetables. This also affects our cooking style where we tend to move away from hearty dishes like stews and soups and choose lighter refreshing meals.Read more...

What is Iodine?

Iodine is an essential trace element which is important for hormone development in the body. Our bodies normally contain 20-30g of iodine, with more than 75% of that amount found in the thyroid gland and the rest distributed throughout the body. Iodine is important in our diet as it is required to make hormones which are produced by the thyroid gland. Read more...

What are carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for our bodies and are found in a wide variety of foods such as bread, cereal, pasta, beans, and potatoes. All carbohydrates are made up of sugar molecules. When digested, these break down to glucose, which is then absorbed into the blood. Read more...

About Bianca Mazur

Bianca Mazur is a qualified Nutritionist with honours in Dietetics. She has an interest in the area of Coeliac Disease and general interest in cooking and healthy eating. Bianca has been combining her knowledge of nutrition with cooking in Thermomix to produce healthy nutritious recipes that the whole family can enjoy, along with modifying recipes to suit the needs of those suffering from food related diseases and intolerances.