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Bliss for the taste buds, but are they addictive?
Posted: 07 Sep 09 | Recent articles in have been touting the existence of what they call "bliss foods". So do they really exist and what's all the fuss about? | CommentsComments (0)
Good reasons to eat more veggies and fruit
Posted: 31 Aug 09 | There's never been any shortage of reasons to eat fruit and vegetables, as your grandmother or a nutritionist will remind you. | CommentsComments (1)
Kids eat more veggies if they have a cool funny name
Posted: 20 Aug 09 | Parents, pay attention. US research has shown that children eat twice as many carrots when they are served them with a funny name, instead of being called just "carrots". | CommentsComments (0)
Causes of bad breath
Posted: 14 Aug 09 | Do you worry about bad breath (called halitosis)? Does your family tell you that you stink? | CommentsComments (0)
Apples: the affordable superfood
Posted: 27 Jul 09 | Of all the fruit, I have to admit a love of apples. Since childhood days, I've always felt there's something wonderful about biting into a sweet crisp apple. | CommentsComments (0)
Low GI sugar to sweeten your intake
Posted: 20 Jul 09 | Have you seen the new low GI cane sugar called LoGICane? It's the talk of the nutrition world as it claims to be a "natural low Glycaemic Index (GI) sugar" and "a healthier alternative to white sugar". | CommentsComments (2)
So, what's for dinner?
Posted: 09 Jul 09 | It's 6pm and I arrive home tired. The perennial problem surfaces - what to cook for dinner. As I haven't planned ahead, it's got to be something cooked from the ingredients on hand. I peer into the fridge. | CommentsComments (0)
Mediterranean magic
Posted: 29 Jun 09 | I love to cook up a big pot of pasta, add some garlic, olive oil, fresh basil, a diced tomato and toss through a can of tuna. Along with a salad and a glass of red wine, it makes a wonderful meal - quick to prepare, with lots of flavour and healthy. | CommentsComments (6)
Butter better?
Posted: 18 Jun 09 | What's the best spread for your daily bread? Butter, margarine or nothing at all? Avocado or hummus? The debate continues on what's the best spread and healthiest spread for your daily (wholegrain) bread. | CommentsComments (3)
The good oil
Posted: 11 Jun 09 | It's a frequent question - which is the best oil to use? In truth, there is no single oil that is perfect for all uses. I suggest you consider three things: its ability to withstand heat, its fat type and its flavour. | CommentsComments (1)
Prunes: a perfect snack
Posted: 05 Jun 09 | I know they're viewed as something eaten by the elderly and the constipated but I can't help myself. I have to confess a weakness for prunes. | CommentsComments (3)
Be portion wise
Posted: 29 May 09 | We love value for money. But when we spend that extra 30c to super-size our meals, we also super-size ourselves. | CommentsComments (2)
Ticker time bomb
Posted: 01 May 09 | High blood pressure (medically called hypertension) is a dangerous condition which raises your chance of a heart attack, stroke or kidney damage. | CommentsComments (0)
Gluten-free eating
Posted: 08 Apr 09 | Coeliac disease (pronounced seel-ee-ack) is the result of a permanent intolerance to gluten. Left untreated, it damages the inner lining of the bowel, resulting in diarrhoea, abdominal pain, wind, nausea and in severe cases vomiting. | CommentsComments (0)
Be wise, don't super size
Posted: 02 Apr 09 | I wish I had something kind to say about fast food. But no matter how I try, it's hard to spot the positives. Everything is high in fat, saturated fat, salt and kilojoules with very little in the way of fibre or vegetables. | CommentsComments (4)
Super spices
Posted: 18 Mar 09 | Spices and herbs add flavour and life to your cooking. Now they have become the centre of attention in research circles with new studies being published trumpeting their health benefits. | CommentsComments (4)
Help for lactose intolerance
Posted: 13 Mar 09 | Around one in every 10 Australians suffers from lactose intolerance, a condition where dairy foods - mainly milk - are unable to be digested. | CommentsComments (3)
Healthy approach to carbs
Posted: 06 Mar 09 | Eliminating carbs to help you lose weight is back in. It's reviving a fad that surfaced in the 1970s with the first Dr Atkins high-protein diet. Does it work? Are there any side effects? | CommentsComments (2)
Enjoy in small doses
Posted: 19 Feb 09 | There are plenty of theories to explain why chocolate is the food craved the most often but not a lot of solid proof. | CommentsComments (2)
Salt and how to cut down
Posted: 13 Feb 09 | Cutting back on salt is important for good health and long life because it can keep hypertension (raised blood pressure) at bay, which is one of the key risk factors for heart disease and stroke. | CommentsComments (3)
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Nutrition in a Nutshell
Nutritionist Catherine Saxelby talks about healthy eating in a junk-food world. From vitamins to eating out, she'll help you eat better and have a healthier daily diet without the pain.

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