When I give nutrition advice, I like it to be as practical as possible. A saying that I really enjoy using is: “We don’t eat nutrients, we eat food, off a plate, 3 or more times a day.” I like using it because it’s one thing to know good nutrition information and it’s an entirely [...]
The wonderful thing about the changing seasons is the different array of fruits and vegetables that become available. Eating seasonally is a healthy, economical way to feed yourself and your family. Don’t get bored of your fresh produce, get creative instead! For a great list of what’s in season head to the Seasonal Guide at [...]
Nothing says winter comfort food more than pie. There’s just something about the crisp pastry and creamy hot filling that makes you feel warm and cosy on the inside. The problem with pie, is that it’s usually laden with excess kilojoules and fat. Never fear pie lovers. Today I have a special treat for you. [...]
This bacon, pine nut and pea salad is 100% absolutely amazing! My kids ate it, my husband raved about it and I went back for seconds! The best thing about it is it’s so nutritious that it not only leaves you feeling really satisfied but really nourished as well. If you love warm salads and [...]
I’m a little nervous about posting this recipe. Spaghetti bolognese is one of the most commonly eaten meals in Australia. I’m nervous because the multitude of home chefs that make of spaghetti bolognese are pretty passionate about their own personal method. It’s usually past down through generations and made just the way they like it. [...]
A few weeks ago, the Australian Government released a new edition of the Dietary Guidelines. These guidelines are based on a TONE of research, are given an Australian context and then made easy to understand and achieve by the Australian public. During the process of developing the guidelines, focus groups were held to help discover [...]
Let’s admit it. Salads can get boring. Especially when it’s the same old vegetables with the same old dressing. Why not celebrate the last of the warm weather with this very fresh and zesty chicken and peanut salad. This vegetables combo is anything but boring and it’s sure to pull you out of your uninspired [...]
The popularity of mexican food is expected to rise in Australia this year according to foodie trend experts. I don’t know about you but mexican food would be up there with my favourite cuisines and one of the easiest dishes to put on your dinner table for a mid-week meal is tacos. It’s a great [...]
Healthy eating is a combination of sensible kilojoule or calorie (energy) control and good nutrient density. You can’t have one without the other. This meal achieves both of those requirements and is also very simple to make and tastes amazing! A whole bowl full of tasty chicken, rice and greens is very filling and satisfying. [...]
One of the most hotly debated topics in nutrition right now is SUGAR. Is it addictive? Is it poisonous? Should we avoid it completely? Is it the cause of our country’s fatness? Is it the cause of your fatness? With so much debate and so many opinions, we, the consumers are more confused than [...]
