Product Name: Super Nudie Green Juice Nutritionals (Per 250ml): 590kJ (140cal), 2.3g protein, <1g fat, 28.8g carbs, 24.6g sugars, 5g fibre, 27mg Vitamin C Pros: This juice contains No Added Sugar. Cons: With 88.4% fruit juice and just 6.6% veges, this juice is still predominately made of fruit which means it still contains a significant […]... more
As a dietitian, one of the things you hate is admitting that you do not feel well. It is as if owning up to the fact that your own diet and lifestyle is not cutting it will completely erode any credibility in your own area of expertise. So, you press on, try and get more […]... more
For anyone who is a regular follower of my blogs, you would have started to realise that I get as excited about Paleo eating as I do any extreme / fad diet. But people love to talk about Paleo and I love to write what people are interested in. So, if you are one of […]... more
Product Name: Paul’s Zymil Low Fat Lactose Free Milk Nutritionals (Per 250ml serve): 485kJ (116cal), 8.5g protein, 13g total carbs, 13g sugars, 3.3g total fat, 275mg calcium Pros: A low fat, lactose free milk that tastes like real milk. Cons: None I can find! Rating: 5 stars. Gold standard product for those needing lactose free […]... more
If there is one nutrition topic that always generates much debate it about the role of diet soft drinks in the diet, and of particular interest is “Diet Coke” -(http://au.tv.yahoo.com/the-morning-show/video/-/watch/27008588/kicking-the-coke-habit/). Since “Diet Coke” was released almost 30 years ago, it has become the favourite carbonated beverage of many; a virtually calorie fee bubbly drink with […]... more
1. Winter Boots – Who doesn’t love the gorgeous Winter boots that are available in stores. 2. Bikram Yoga – Keep mixing it up and try new activities. This is mine. 3. Darikay Soups - http://www.darikay.com.au/ 4. Mercato e Cucina - http://mercatoecucina.com.au/ 5. Ocean Rise Smoked Oysters – Available at Aldi and rich in zinc and protein […]... more
You know the feeling, it is already 5pm, you have to battle the traffic and you still do not know what you are having for dinner. While picking up a takeaway may seemingly be the easiest option, not only is it also an expensive option but nutritionally the majority of take away options out there […]... more
Turkey: the other white meat – yet so nutritious. Turkey has been enjoyed as a dietary staple in the US for hundreds of years, yet it remains a special occasion meal still for Aussies despite its strong nutritional properties. Skinless turkey is extremely lean with <10% fat and more than 30g protein per serve and […]... more
Product Name: Melrose Nut Spreads Nutritionals (per tbsp): 115cal / 9.8g fat / 3.4g carbs/ 1.1g sugars / 3.4g protein Pros: 100% organic nut spreads with nothing added so a great alternative to spreads and an easy way to get your serve of good fats from nuts via a portion controlled serve. Cons: High in calories so limit […]... more
Are you planning to take a lunch break today? Do you get up from your computer, walk outside the office and enjoy the 30-60 minute break you are entitled to? Do you return to work feeling refreshed, revitalised and refuelled ready to take on the remaining 3-5 hours of the average work day? Chances are, […]... more
1. 4 Vita Weat with cheese A perfect mix of wholegrain carbs and nutrient rich protein for fullness. Cottage cheese is a lower fat alternative if you prefer and add some tomatoes or cucumbers for a vege hit 2. 3/4 coffee Cut back on your milk calories by ordering a 3/4 version of your favourite coffee. […]... more
Of all the dietary issues that present in practice, I find it of interest that ‘night eating’, one of the most significant diet derailers, is also one of the least talked about. In this context I am not talking about getting out of bed at 2am and searching the cupboard for sweet foods, rather the […]... more
Nature’s Best: The nutritional benefits of corn. We know it as corn, but the crop that is technically known as maize was first cultivated in Central American and Mexico before spreading throughout Europe in the 15th and 16th century. Corn is one of the largest grown crops in the world, used not only for human consumption as […]... more
Product Name: Twisted Frozen Yoghurt Chocolate Nutritionals (per 100g): 458kJ / 2.4g protein / 19.6g carbs / 15.4g sugars / 2.5g fat Pros: Lower in fat than regular ice cream Cons: High in sugars, easy to overeat, taste is of personal preference, does not correspond nutritionally to yoghurt itself Rating: 2 stars. To be honest you […]... more
Never has a social media post got so much attention as the mere mention of a yoghurt review last week. What this suggests to me is that there is not only interest in the ‘best’ commercial products, but we are looking for healthier options in general. There are literally hundreds of yoghurts available in supermarkets, […]... more
1. Eating too light a breakfast While eating breakfast is a good thing nutritionally, the wrong balance of nutrients can leave you prone to overeating later in the day or cause excessive hunger mid morning. Why does it happen? Popular breakfast cereals and plain toast with spread are all quick but carbohydrate heavy breakfast options. […]... more
The Winter Blues Well, it is that time of year again. The cold weather has set in and it is getting harder to get out of bed in the morning to go for your daily walk. The kilos are beginning to pile on, but hey, underneath those big jumpers and tracksuits what does it matter? […]... more
Peas contain a number of key nutrients including fibre, Vitamins C, B1 and B3 and can be a crunchy addition to salads as well as a tasty cooked addition to the evening meal. In the case of peas, it is better nutritionally to eat them raw as the B group vitamins are much more potent […]... more
Product Name: CHIA Shots by The CHIA Co. Nutritionals: Per 2 shots (black & white chia) = 67cal, 3.1g protein, 2.9g omega 3, 5.6g fibre, 1mg of iron, 75mg calcium Pros: A nutrient dense way to add fibre, omega 3 fat, protein and key micronutrients to your breakfast or baking Cons: The high nutritional quality means […]... more
Do regularly find yourself craving sweet foods? Do you sometimes feel as if you could pawn your boyfriend, best friend or cat in exchange for something sweet? Do you find it impossible to stop after just one or two sweet biscuits or pieces of chocolate? If any of these scenarios sound familiar you may indeed […]... more
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