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Evidence-based articles on nutrition, mindset, lifestyle and exercise from our Accredited Practising Dietitians.

Why omega-3 fats are good for your health
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Why omega-3 fats are good for your health

'Fat' is a term which has been demonised by society and the media...but is it all bad? In reality, while consuming too...

Work: A ‘Weighty’ Obstacle?
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Work: A ‘Weighty’ Obstacle?

Do you work at a desk all day every day? If you spend most of your day stuck in an office, this...

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The Glycaemic Index Explained

The glycaemic index (GI) is a ranking of how quickly carbohydrate foods raise your blood sugar. Low-GI foods raise blood sugar slowly...

Metabolism, Weight Loss and How to Boost Both
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Metabolism, Weight Loss and How to Boost Both

Metabolism... everyone wants a faster one, but not many people truly understand what this means. Surprisingly, the difference between a fast metabolism...

Gourmet Lunchboxes for Grown-Ups
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Gourmet Lunchboxes for Grown-Ups

One soggy sandwich, some questionable cheese, and a bruised banana - anyone for a packed lunch today? If the stale smell of...

Best Breakfasts
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Best Breakfasts

Want to know the secret to a good breakfast? Mixing it up! When building your breakfast, make sure you aim for a...

Weight Control for Children and Teenagers
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Weight Control for Children and Teenagers

Childhood is the time during which food preferences and eating patterns are formed. Sadly, it's estimated 30% of Australian school children are...

How to Avoid Portion Distortion
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How to Avoid Portion Distortion

You're all about healthy eating, taking care to prep and cook nutritious meals to fuel your body and support weight loss, and...

Healthy Eating on the Road
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Healthy Eating on the Road

Do you find yourself stopping off at the nearest McDonalds, KFC or service station on a long road trip to refuel? It...

Successfully Single: Meals for One
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Successfully Single: Meals for One

Cooking for one is a nutritional and motivational challenge that most recipes and most diet advice ignores. When you live alone, a...

Eating Out – The Healthy Way
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Eating Out – The Healthy Way

Australians eat out more than ever. For many families, multiple meals per week now come from restaurants, cafes, takeaway, food courts or...