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Dietitian’s guide

Cooking oil.

Are seed oils really that bad for us? A dietitian weighs in

Dietitian Susie Burrell debunks common misconceptions about seed oils.

  • Susie Burrell
Which snack bars are the healthiest choices for school lunches?

Are muesli bars healthy? A dietitian ranks lunch box snacks (and one may surprise you)

Susie Burrell crunches the numbers and reveals what to look for on the box, to see if it passes the bar.

  • Susie Burrell
Cup of soft-serve frozen yoghurt with various toppings.

Is frozen yoghurt really healthier than ice-cream? A dietitian breaks it down

Tiny cups topped with fresh fruit suggest a light and tasty snack. But it can spiral into an indulgent dessert.

  • Susie Burrell
Hetty McKinnon's charred cauliflower salad with lemony whipped feta and pine nuts.

The 10 healthiest vegetables of all time, according to a dietitian

All fresh food is good for us but some vegies are so chock-full of essential nutrients that they earn super vegetable status. Here’s a guide to the top 10.

  • Susie Burrell
Symptoms of hangxiety can include panic, restlessness, fear and rumination.

Suffering from ‘hangxiety’? Ditch the hair of the dog and try these six foods instead

“Hangxiety” – anxiety after drinking – is a nasty and often overlooked side effect of alcohol, but there are ways to lessen the symptoms.

  • Anna Moore
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Red wine contains polyphenols, which are associated with heart-health benefits.

Baileys, mulled wine and eggnog: The best (and worst) festive drinks for your health

From mulled wine and whisky to red wine and Baileys, we ask nutritionists which festive tipples to choose – and which to avoid.

  • Ceri Roberts
Fruit juices.

Can fruit juice ever really be healthy? A dietitian breaks it down

Fruit and vegetable juices might seem like healthy options – but are they actually something we should be drinking?

  • Susie Burrell
Thin crisps contain roughly 5 per cent more fat than regular crisps.

Crinkle-cut to oven-baked: A dietitian rates seven types of popular crisps

What’s the difference between traditional crinkle-cut chips, thin potato crisps and corn chips from a nutrition perspective?

  • Susie Burrell
Australian tiger prawn nicoise salad by Hayden Quinn.

‘Feel free to go crazy’: Nine summery foods a dietitian always has on stand-by

Indulgent foods can be healthy too, especially when it comes to Australian summer produce. Here are some of the best seasonal ingredients to enjoy over the warmer months.

  • Susie Burrell

A dietitian’s guide to six protein-rich foods (and her top picks in each category)

From bread to ice-cream, the range of protein-rich supermarket products is ever growing. The question is, are they any healthier?

  • Susie Burrell

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/topic/dietitian-s-guide-6fw1