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Roast Vegetable & Pearl Cous-Cous Salad

by Caitlin Scane | 31 Mar 2021 | Recipes

Looking for something easy and delicious to serve with your fish this Good Friday? Look no further! Serves 4-6 Ingredients 250g pearl (Israel) Cous CousSpray olive oilMasterfoods No Added Salt Garlic and Herb seasoning100g fetapepper and salt1/2 capsicum diced2 large...

Your Guide on What to Eat for Managing Endometriosis

by Peta Cullis | 16 Mar 2021 | Managing conditions, Women's health

Last week Australia shined a spotlight on International women’s day (Whop Whop!) and with March being National Endometriosis awareness month, we thought we would highlight the ever confusing condition: Endometriosis. This complex condition is poorly understood. With...

School Lunchbox Guide- Not just Chopped Veggies

by Caitlin Scane | 18 Feb 2021 | Families, Meal planning

There is a tonne of pressure on parents these days to provide endless healthy lunchbox options, package free, sugar free, preservative free and colourful (insert eye roll). For those without mad kitchen skills, or who just do not want to spend precious weekends...

Healthier Mac and Cheese Muffins (Lunchbox Friendly)

by Peta Cullis | 1 Feb 2021 | Recipes

This savory school lunch is a crowd pleaser that can be modified to be made with or without the added seeds and veggies- they are delicious either way! Ingredients 2 cups macaroni pasta3/4 cup milk of choice1 tbs plain or tapioca flour1/2tbs white chia seedsExtra...

Stuffed Capsicums, Family Friendly Recipe

by Peta Cullis | 7 Dec 2020 | Recipes

Ingredients 4 capsicums (any colour)1/2 onion1 tomato500g extra lean beef mincegarlic powdergound fennelchilli powdersalt and pepper200g macaroni pasta80g tinned corn drained and rinsed250g tomato salsagrated cheese or parmesan to top1 tbs extra virgin olive oil...

Dairy & Gluten Free Christmas Rice Salad

by Caitlin Scane | 2 Dec 2020 | Recipes

This delicious salad is one is perfect for those catering to those with intolerance's this Christmas. This version makes a large salad for serving a crowd, divide recipe by half for a smaller group. Ingredients 2 cups white long grain rice (uncooked)1 red apple1...

Nutrition Review: Two Good Yoghurt

by Caitlin Scane | 10 Nov 2020 | Reviews

Nutritional claims on the packaging No Added Sugar, 2g total sugar, 11g protein, 0 nasties, a taste two good to be true Nutrition Label Energy 315Kj per 150g serve which is very low for a yoghurt Protein 11.3g per serve which is good for a non-Greek yoghurt...

Your Guide to a Healthier Beer: Lower Carb or Lower Alcohol?

by Caitlin Scane | 22 Oct 2020 | Food insights

Choosing either a lower carb or a low alcohol beer means you will end up consuming less kilo joules which is great if you are keeping an eye on your weight, but which is better? A low carb beer is not low in alcohol in fact they are usually full strength; however a...

Physical Activity and Weight Management

by Peta Cullis | 15 Oct 2020 | Exercise

Attention residents of Wagga! The cold of winter is well and truly finished and it is time to get out and about! One of the most common statements dietitians are currently hearing from clients is: “Since COVID I have gained a bit of weight” These changes in our...

Chicken & Tomato Gnocchi Bake

by Caitlin Scane | 15 Oct 2020 | Recipes

Save this super easy throw together meal that is great for familys Ingredients• 500g bag of gnocchi•Large jar of passata sauce (I use the Italian herbs version)•2 cups any mixed veg, I used red onion, cauliflower, pumpkin, zucchini, capsicum, carrot• 1 large chicken...

How to Manage a Poor Appetite & Malnutrition

by Caitlin Scane | 13 Oct 2020 | Families, Managing conditions

Meeting nutrient and energy requirements when appetite is low can be difficult and often results in unintentional weight loss. Some reasons appetite may be reduced can be: nausea, medication changes, illness, chewing or swallowing difficulties, depression and anxiety...

Healthy Eating Without Breaking the Budget

by Peta Cullis | 6 Oct 2020 | Meal planning

Healthy Eating Without Breaking the Budget Do you find yourself headed to the shops daily or second daily to replenish food stocks, are you losing track of how much you are spending or choosing unhealthy choices more often because you believe eating healthy is more...