An Honest Kitchen

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What I'm eating

  • Lunch out today. Sandwich on soy and linseed bread at Sonoma. Fetta, leaves, red capsicum relish. And a coffee.
  • Tuesday. Mid morning snack = a banana and small handful cashews.
  • Tuesday breakfast: porridge with peanut butter & maple syrup. I'd forgotten how delicious this combination is.
  • Saturday. 5 cashews and a banana before heading off on a 45 minute walk
  • Friday lunch. Bits and pieces from the fridge. Couscous, white beans, lentils, cooked kale & onions, tahini dressing, rocket, green shallots

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Why do some fish contain mercury?

Posted by kathryn in Fish

Mercury is a heavy metal which occurs naturally in the environment. However it’s also present in our world as a result of pollution. Mercury is used in the manufacture of a number of common products, including: * car parts * batteries * fluorescent light bulbs * medical products * thermometers * dental amalgams When these products are not disposed of carefully, they end up in landfill. As the products degrade, mercury is exposed and free to pollute both land …

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