October 10, 2022
nutrition
Is full-cream dairy bad for your heart?
The link between full-cream dairy and heart health may not be so clear-cut.
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May 30, 2022
nutrition
Eat your way to better mental health
New and exciting research shows that our mental health can be strongly influenced by what we eat.
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March 18, 2022
nutrition
Warne’s death proves that men are not invincible
In the aftermath of Shane Warne’s death, it is important to have a conversation about men’s health.
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December 30, 2021
nutrition
How to set realistic health goals in the New Year
It’s time to make a positive start to improving your health and diet in the New Year.
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December 11, 2020
nutrition
Securing the future of the global food supply
Feeding the world’s population with a nutritious and sustainable food supply is a global challenge.
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November 16, 2020
nutrition
2020 food and diet trends that are here to stay
Some exciting (and delicious) food and diet trends have emerged in 2020.
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October 26, 2020
nutrition
Why Food Brands Should Work With Dietitians
Dietitians must be welcomed to the food industry table. Here's why.
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May 5, 2020
nutrition
Apples are Awesome to the Core
As the saying goes: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” - but what type of doctor?
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February 20, 2020
nutrition
A Dietitian’s Shopping List: Vegetarian Staples Every Busy Person Should Have in Their Kitchen
Here are my top go-to foods that are always in my kitchen and that you should keep on hand too.
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February 13, 2020
nutrition
Why Businesses Should Invest in the Wellbeing of Their Employees
Creating a healthier workplace is a win for employees and employers alike.
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July 3, 2019
nutrition
Six Common Dairy Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Dairy foods provide an extraordinary nutritional punch!
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June 26, 2019
nutrition
Why Men’s Health is Too Important To Ignore
Men's Health Week is an important initiative that shines the spotlight on men’s health issues.
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April 11, 2019
nutrition
Five ways to slash your salt intake
Australians eat enough salt to fill 760 Olympic-sized pools, every year. That is staggering!
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December 5, 2018
nutrition
VitaLife Active Nutrition 40+ review
VitaLife Active Nutrition is a new premium whey and collagen protein sports supplement.
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October 4, 2018
nutrition
Reflections on being a dietitian
Being a dietitian is... drum roll... pretty unbeatable.
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June 21, 2018
nutrition
Fellas, make fibre your friend
Gut health is currently one of the hottest topics in nutrition, and with good reason too.
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September 2, 2016
nutrition
I’ll defend dairy till the cows come home
Dairy foods downright delicious and they are also extremely healthy – the evidence doesn’t lie.
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July 17, 2016
nutrition
10 ways to make it big in the diet industry
Your complete guide to becoming rich and famous on the back of false promises and dodgy science.
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July 3, 2016
nutrition
Cobram Estate Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oils Review
It’s pretty hard to fault the golden oil! It's a winner.
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June 19, 2016
nutrition
Why Men’s Health Week is Only The First Step to Improving the Health of Aussie Blokes
It’s clear that men face different health issues to women and we blokes also have different needs.
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June 5, 2016
nutrition
Fighting FODMAPs
FODMAP is an acronym for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols.
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May 22, 2016
nutrition
Go with the (gluten free) whole grain
Whole grains are suddenly the talk of the town, but not always for the right reasons.
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April 24, 2016
nutrition
Not all processed foods are bad for you
The logic is hard to process. Processed foods can be healthy.
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March 27, 2016
nutrition
Blokes get eating disorders too
Think it’s only girls who get eating disorders? Think again.
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March 13, 2016
nutrition
How to crack the cracker aisle
Walking down the dry biscuits aisle is enough to drive anyone crackers!
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January 31, 2016
nutrition
Man up to your health
Let’s have a chat about our health. It’s a topic we guys tend to shy away from.
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January 24, 2016
nutrition
Five Tips to Fuel Your Kids This School Year
Learning minds need the right amount of fuel and nutrients to maximise their potential.
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January 3, 2016
nutrition
How you can meet your calcium requirements if you don’t eat dairy
You don't have to rely on dairy foods to preserve your skeleton.
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January 2, 2016
nutrition
Sorry kale, but you’re really not that super
Since when did kale come into vogue?
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December 27, 2015
nutrition
What the heck is Kombucha?
What is kombucha and does the science support its lofty superfood title?
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December 20, 2015
nutrition
You Can Have Your Cake and Eat it Too This Christmas
The holiday season is full of delectable temptations, but there is no need to be a Christmas Grinch.
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December 13, 2015
nutrition
Is Fructose a Nutritional Baddie?
Fructose is not the dietary villain that it’s often portrayed to be.
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November 29, 2015
nutrition
Mayver’s Super Spread Review
It’s jam-packed full of good stuff.
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November 15, 2015
nutrition
Why you should eat raspberries
Raspberries are packed full of nutrients. It's berry good news.
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November 1, 2015
nutrition
Bacon as bad as smoking? That’s a porky
How are we to process this new information?
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October 18, 2015
nutrition
Is Dark Chocolate Actually Good for you?
A little bit of dark chocolate has been said to nourish the soul.
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October 11, 2015
nutrition
How Many Calories are in Your Drink?
You don’t have to give up alcohol altogether, but do play it smart. Here's what you need to know.
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September 27, 2015
nutrition
10 ways to spot a fad diet
Know how to spot a dodgy fad diet. Here are some of the red flags you should watch out for.
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August 16, 2015
nutrition
Don’t Blame the Australian Dietary Guidelines for Our Expanding Waistlines
The Australian Dietary Guidelines cop a lot of flak, but is it deserved?
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August 9, 2015
nutrition
Coconut Water Health Claims: Do they hold any water?
In some circles, coconut water is considered ‘nature’s tonic’. But is this moniker deserved?
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July 26, 2015
nutrition
Eight Diet Trends that Drive Dietitians Bonkers
There are so many wacky diet trends that they drive dietitians like me up the flaming wall.
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July 19, 2015
nutrition
To avocado or not to avocado: the final word
Let’s settle the debate once and for all.
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July 12, 2015
nutrition
You Can’t Beet Nitrates
It might just give you that extra one per cent to beet your opponent.
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July 5, 2015
nutrition
Why you should think twice before juicing your fruit
Eat your fruit, rather than drinking it. It’s berry good advice.
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June 28, 2015
nutrition
Chewing the fat on oils – Which oil is the healthiest?
Not all oils are created equal.
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June 14, 2015
nutrition
Eat like a man
Here’s what you need to know to cut your risk of heart disease and other nasties.
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June 7, 2015
nutrition
What to eat to beat Dementia
Let’s kick dementia in the guts. Here’s to grains, legumes and fruit to lead the fight.
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May 24, 2015
nutrition
The Good Seeds – With Apologies to Nick Cave
Seeds may be small in size, but they are stacked with nutrition.
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May 17, 2015
nutrition
Is Gluten Public Enemy Number One?
Is gluten responsible for obesity or for the rise in autism, diabetes, dementia and other diseases?
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April 26, 2015
nutrition
Was Popeye Right to Choose Spinach Over Kale?
Was Popeye right all along to choose spinach over kale?
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April 12, 2015
nutrition
In Defence of Carbohydrates
Why is there a common belief that eating carbs makes you fat? It's simply not true.
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March 29, 2015
nutrition
What’s up with Sugar?
Here’s a guide to sugar in many of its forms.
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March 15, 2015
nutrition
MY answers to the questions Pete Evans refused to answer:
You should always trust the science
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March 8, 2015
nutrition
What does a dietitian eat?
You won’t find exotic South American berries, Russian caviar or activated almonds in my kitchen.
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February 15, 2015
nutrition
The life of a male dietitian… a bloke in a woman’s world
I had no idea that I'd be a lone male.
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January 26, 2015
nutrition
Why moderation should be sexy
Food should be enjoyed and not feared.
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January 19, 2015
nutrition
Product Review: Reduced Salt Vegemite
Traditionalists don’t despair! It tastes just as good.
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January 5, 2015
nutrition
Think you need to go on a detox diet? Think again
The notion that we can “cleanse” and “purify” our bodies is fallacious at best.
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December 28, 2014
nutrition
The dos and don’ts of dining out
Here’s your cheat sheet to dining out.
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December 7, 2014
nutrition
A Crunchie love affair
This occasionally enjoyed, miniature version gives me oodles of culinary pleasure.
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November 2, 2014
nutrition
Omega 3s – they’ll give you wings. Well, almost
Omega 3 fatty acids – there’s nothing fishy about them.
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October 26, 2014
nutrition
The Low-Down on Diverticular Disease
Diverticular disease is a common digestive disorder.
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September 28, 2014
nutrition
Cow’s milk v plant-based milks: What are the differences?
Moove over cows, now there are a large number of cow’s milk alternatives available.
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September 21, 2014
nutrition
Debunking common nutrition myths
Sorting out nutrition fact from fiction.
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September 14, 2014
nutrition
Dispelling common myths about dietitians
Contrary to popular opinion, dietitians are not the food police.
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August 31, 2014
nutrition
Ancient grains are back in vogue… and for good reason
These nutritional powerhouses are making a comeback.
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