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...

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.