You surely must have heard all the noise in recent times around the chemicals in our plastics. Research is pouring in showing that the petrochemicals in our plastic bottles, tin liners and clingwrap has been leaching out and infesting our food. In fact some countries are presently trying to ban these compounds. The concern is the effect these chemicals have been shown to have on the hormone systems of our bodies. The chemicals that have been singled out at this stage are Phthalates and Biphenol A (BPA). They have been linked with erectile dysfunction, breast cancer, reproductive system cancers infertility, endometriosis and polycystic ovaries, just to name a few.
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Ok this one should really go without saying but having a look around at most people's diets it seems like there are plenty of people who didn't listen to their mum. Vegetables really are the number one thing you can eat for your health. But don't fall into the trap of thinking that one ‘super' vegetable is going to save you, there is no such thing.
Juicing seems to be one of those things that people either love or hate in terms of health benefits. On one hand, it is a fantastic way to get a concentrated injection of natural nutrients. Raw whole fruits are a great way to supplement your diet. On the other hand there is more in the fruit than just the water soluble nutrients. Most people don't realise that fruits and vegetables are in fact the best source of fibre. You can also get more pieces of fruit (and in particular sugar) concentrated into a glass of juice than you would ever consume in one session.
The humble seafood dinner has become a victim of the pollution of our environment. Not so long ago you could have happily recommended people eat a couple of serves of fish a week, content in the knowledge that it was great for them. After all, fish are a great source of essential fats, in particular Omega 3's which are great for your body in many ways. They are protective for your heart and nourishing for your brain. They are also a great source of protein to give you long-lasting energy and balance out our carbohydrate-laden diets. 
Introducing solids is a very important step in your child's development and often parents will put a lot more thought into what they feed their babies than what they feed themselves. However I am constantly surprised at the amounts of processed foods, chemical additives, pesticides and processed carbohydrates that I constantly see babies being fed.
