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Dietitian’s guide

Sprinkle chiafor heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids andnutrients including magnesium, niacin, phosphorus and zinc.

Sprinkle these super seeds into your meals for an instant health hit

Tiny but mighty chia, linseeds and hemp pack a big nutrient punch. Here’s how – and why – you should add them to your everyday meals, without fussy eaters even noticing.

  • Leah Koenig
Adam Liaw’s citrus fruit salad with marmalade yoghurt.

A dietitian’s guide to the best foods for before, during and after catching a cold or flu

You already know you need to keep hydrated, but eating the right foods can really help snuff out that sniffle, and other nasty symptoms synonymous with winter.

  • Susie Burrell
Healthy snacks.

Five healthy take-anywhere snacks a dietitian always has in her bag

Feeling peckish? Try these nutritious options to keep on hand for when the munchies strike.

  • Susie Burrell
Beef tallow.

Beef tallow is suddenly everywhere, but does it have a place in today’s health-conscious society?

Despite health concerns, a new generation of flavour seekers, wellness content creators and “skinfluencers” is turning to beef fat.

  • Jane de Graaff
A half-cup serve of oats per day significantly boosts your intake of beta-glucan.

A dietitian’s guide to five foods proven to lower cholesterol levels naturally

From seafood to certain types of breakfast products, only a handful of foods are clinically proven to lower blood cholesterol.

  • Susie Burrell
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Adam Liaw’s bruschetta topped with tuna and tomato combines proteins and carbs.

Six simple rules our dietitian swears by to make healthy eating straightforward

Creating your own “food rules” can be a powerful way to make nutritious eating decisions a lot more easily. Here are some to try yourself.

  • Susie Burrell
Many snack bars are more like a chocolate bar than a wholesome muesli bar.

Are ‘healthy’ supermarket foods actually good for you? A dietitian explains

From low-carb snack bars to vegie chips and supermarket dips, these so-called “health foods” may appear healthy, but can be anything but.

  • Susie Burrell
Chocolate

Can chocolate ever be healthy? A dietitian breaks it down (plus her five top picks)

Whether you prefer milk, dark or white chocolate, the question is whether any of them can be considered a “health food”.

  • Susie Burrell
Eggs and hummus on toast make an easy-to-prepare, high-protein, meal.

Six sources of protein that aren’t meat – and why experts love them

There are clear health risks associated with eating too much red and processed meat. Here are six alternatives.

  • Sophie Egan
Frozen dumplings are good to have on stand-by.

The frozen foods a dietitian always has on hand (and how to use them)

Keep these ingredients on standby in the freezer and you’ll never be stuck for a healthy, speedy dinner.

  • Susie Burrell

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