The mention of Nicaragua usually conjures thoughts of political instability and poverty but with the growth of tourism this perception is slowly changing, and it is fast becoming known as a beautiful land of lakes, volcanoes and beaches. However, it does not have a reputation as a culinary ...
A Look Beyond the Headlines: Diet and The Gut Microbiome
As an individual with more than a passing interest in nutrition (okay, I’m a total geek when it comes to this stuff) it is easy to become trigger happy with pressing the ‘share’ button on social media when I read about exciting new research results. But I have quickly learned to curb my enthusiasm, ...
7 Things I Miss About Springtime
Living close to the equator we do not experience the four seasons. The temperature and daylight hours stay pretty constant throughout the year. In this tropical climate we only have two seasons, a 6 month dry season and a 6 month rainy season, which we prefer to call the ‘green’ season. Prior to ...
April Round-up
I'm sure that I'm not the only one that feels overwhelmed by the amount of information in traditional and social media news feeds each day. My attention is often grabbed by a headline and I fleetingly think, “that sounds interesting” but when I sit down, hours later, I can no longer find the link or ...
Eight Valuable Things My Mother Taught Me About Eating Well (That I Did Not Learn in My Nutrition Degree)
With over a decade of post high school nutrition education under my belt, I have more than a passing understanding of the complex relationship between the food we consume and our health; I may even be considered an expert in the field. However, I have come to understand that when it comes to eating ...
