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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? |

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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. |

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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". |

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Causes of bad breath

Posted: 14 Aug 09 | Do you worry about bad breath (called halitosis)? Does your family tell you that you stink? |

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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. |

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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". |

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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. |

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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. |

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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. |

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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. |

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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. |

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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. |

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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. |

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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. |

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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.