Sally Hansen, Author at The Yarn by The Free Range Butcher

Veggies for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Written by Sally Hansen on August 22, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

To quickly recap from my last article on this topic, I recommend aiming for 8 – 10 servings of veggies a day. Veggies are an important source of essential nutrients, antioxidants and fibre. Regular consumption of veggies helps to prevent development of health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. BREAKFAST Eggs. Add...

Vitamin and Mineral Benefits of Grass Fed Meat

Written by Sally Hansen on August 6, 2017. Posted in Health and Wellbeing, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

Adding to the information from last week about the protein benefits available to us via meat and how that assists our bodies, this week we’re looking at the other vitamins and minerals delivered to us when we consume quality, grass fed meat. When looking at the nutrient value that various meat types contain per 100gms,...

Protein Benefits of Grass Fed Meat

Written by Sally Hansen on July 26, 2017. Posted in Health and Wellbeing, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

As a nutritionist, I always look for food that is nourishing and will support my body to perform at it’s best. The benefits of consuming grass fed and free range meat versus conventional meat are many. Not only is grass fed and free range meat more sustainable for the environment, it also contains more nutrients. Here...

6 More Tips to Eat Well on a Budget

Written by Sally Hansen on July 16, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

Wow! Thanks for the lovely feedback on my first 7 Tips to Eat Well on Budget! Since you loved it so much, I’ve put together another 6 Tips. Enjoy! 1. Be a Bargain Hunter When your favourite products are on sale, stock up. With veggies, if you don’t think you’ll use before it goes rotten, chop it up, par-cook and...

7 Tips to Eat Well on a Budget

Written by Sally Hansen on July 10, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

Eating whole fresh quality foods doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Here are a few of my tips, to ensure you stay healthy whilst eating quality whole foods and save your hard earned money. Keep it Simple Not all your meals need to be Michelin Star worthy or include the latest ‘superfood’ craze. Keep it simple,...

Introduction to Organ Meats

Written by Sally Hansen on June 22, 2017. Posted in Health and Wellbeing, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

Organ cuts of meat (aka offal) are superfood powerhouses. Liver, kidneys, tripe, heart and brain are highly dense sources of essential nutrients. They are especially high in mineral and vitamin content, and essential fatty acids; as well as Omega 3s. As an extra bonus, they are much cheaper than other cuts of meat and...

How to Eat More Fruit and Veggies

Written by Sally Hansen on June 15, 2017. Posted in Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

As a nutritionist, I find veggie intake is one of the most common areas that people struggle with. I recommend aiming for 8 – 10 servings of veggies a day. Veggies are an important source of essential nutrients, antioxidants and fibre. Regular consumption of veggies helps to prevent development of health conditions...

Why You Should be Consuming Bone Broth

Written by Sally Hansen on June 9, 2017. Posted in Grass Fed Beef, Health and Wellbeing. Leave a Comment

Today I’m sharing with you the many benefits of consuming bone broth and why you should use Grass Fed, Free Range bones to make your bone broth. Bone Broth when cooked over a long time (48 hours), causes the nutrients from the bones to leach into the liquid resulting in a nourished broth full of many health benefits...

How to Increase the Absorption of Nutrients – Part 2

Written by Sally Hansen on June 5, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Health and Wellbeing, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

(If you missed Part 1 of this article, you can catch up on it here.) In Australia we’re lucky to have access to a wide variety of fresh food. Smart shoppers buy in season, work with what they have, and are conscious of getting maximum value – both in dollar terms and nutritionally. Here’s more of my...

How to Increase the Absorption of Nutrients – Part 1

Written by Sally Hansen on May 30, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Health and Wellbeing. Leave a Comment

It is important to consume a diet full of wholefoods, quality proteins, healthy fats and fresh fruit and veggies to ensure we are nourishing and supporting our bodies as best we can. Whilst we may be doing all this, it is also essential to know that we are gaining as much as possible from the foods we consume. Just making...