Monthly Archives: May 2011

Vegetarian Diets

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Andrew

People practice a vegetarian lifestyle for various reasons. The four main types of vegetarians are: Strict vegetarian or vegan – excludes all animal products such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, cheese and other dairy products. Lacto-vegetarian – excludes meat, poultry, … Continue reading →

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One Kilogram of Fat

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Andrew

We eat food to fuel our bodies for energy, growth and repair. However, when we regularly eat more energy than our body needs, the excess is stored inside fat cells. There are roughly 37,000 kilojoules (kJ) in one kilogram of fat. To … Continue reading →

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Lamb and Vegetables Stew

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Andrew

Ingredients 2 teaspoon olive oil 500g lamb (boneless) cut into 3cm chunks 4 red potatoes, unpeeled, coarsely chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut to bite sized chunks 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 2 leeks rinsed, white and pale green … Continue reading →

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