This One-Pan Prawn Fajitas recipe is a great choice for a busy mum, executive or young person who is looking to boost their vitamin C (capsicum) and iodine (prawns) intake….
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Did you know an estimated 7.3 million tonnes of food is wasted per year in Australia? What is worse is that of that figure, 2.5 million or approximately 34% is…
This delicious Pumpkin, Spinach and Feta Frittata from Women’s Weekly Food makes for a great vegetarian dinner and leftovers (after a few adjustments from our dietitians)! It is meat-free and…
When it comes to fruit and veg, it is often thought that fresh is in fact best. But what are the facts when it comes to nutritional content? Is fresh…
This week, our team of APD’s have chosen an awesome recipe by Healthy GF Family to recommend to anyone out there on a vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free diet. This Hearty…
Coeliac’s disease is a serious auto-immune condition that affects an average of approximately 1 in 70 Australians. The disease causes the patient’s immune system to react abnormally to gluten (a protein…
Minestrone! When that word comes to mind, we instantly visualise a warm bowl of hearty soup, filled to the top with vegetables and pasta. What we bet you didn’t know…
Looking for a quick, healthy meal with minimal pack-up responsibilities? Well, we’ve got the recipe for you! This one only requires a chopping board, knife and baking tray… AND it’s…
Would you believe that you can gain at least SIX important nutrients and vitamins from a fun, hors d’oeuvre party treat? Well, we’re here to show you a thing or…
Wear Red Day for Cardiovascular Disease Apart from Valentine’s Day, 14th February also marks Wear Red Day across Australia. A Heart Research Australia initiative, Wear Red Day is an opportunity…
Roast Pumpkin Salad This Roast Pumpkin Salad is packed full of important vitamins and minerals, and tastes like a dream too! Give it a go for your next make-ahead lunch…
Should You lose Weight Before Knee Replacement Surgery? Maybe you or someone you know needs knee replacement surgery and have been told to lose excess weight. For many this can…
With school starting back this week for many kids around Queensland, the age old nightmare of school lunchboxes is back! The issue is not only what to pack to ensure…
Roasted Vegetable Salad with Zingy Dressing Serves: 4 Prep: 50 minutes Cost: $4.40 per serve This roast vegetable salad is super easy to prepare, full of flavour and includes a…
With Christmas functions starting in November and celebrations left, right and centre over the Christmas and New Year period, it’s not surprising many of us then have to somehow manage…
With summer already upon is, one often overlooked aspect of a healthy diet is hydration. So, we’ve written this blog to help you stay hydrated in the summer heat! Why…
Practising safe driving can not only keep yourself safe, but keep the lives of other road users around you safe too. Check out these top tips dietitian Peta Cullis shared…
The requirements surrounding meat consumption are blurred by today’s ever-expanding diet culture. Diets such as Keto and Paleo emphasise high meat consumption, whilst plant-based and vegan diets occupy the other…
Surely you’ve come across fish oil supplements. Are you taking them? If so, do you know why you’re taking them? Like most supplementations, individuals tend to self-prescribe using Dr. Google,…
Nobody enjoys feeling nauseated and bloated, but for professional athletes, this problem can seriously impact their ability to perform at their best. Despite how healthy their diet is or how…
Weight training is a great way to get healthy, fit and strong. However, when it comes to gaining muscle as a woman, there are a lot of widely believed misconceptions….
As an athlete, meeting your daily energy requirements and understanding the energy needs of a professional athelete plays a huge role in helping you perform at your best. While many…
Many of us do not realise that ‘night owl’ lifestyles, shift work and exposure to artificial light are highly unnatural and can be detrimental to our health. The simple message…
What is it? Mainly grown in Asia, this yellow spice is related to the ginger family and can be found in all sorts of meals, drinks and even cosmetics. Curcumin…
We all know soft drinks aren’t great for us, but how bad are they really? It may not be as sweet of a deal as you first thought. What is…
We’ve been saying it forever but now it’s been backed up with research. A team from the University of Glasgow has conducted a new study that found 90% of leading…
Healthy eating may seem overwhelming for some people, but thankfully choosing to improve your eating habits can been made easier by following ‘The Balanced Plate Model’, which is a visual…
These days it’s commonplace for a protein shake to be consumed at least once or twice a day most days of the week, because God forbid we might not get…
It’s often touted that “you are what you eat”, and in the essence of starting from the inside out, what you put on your plate can be just as important…
Elite athletes, bodybuilders, cyclists, surfers, passionate marathon-runners, avid gym-goers and those participating in team sport. What do all these people have in common? While their chosen form of training might…