There has been a lot of hype regarding types of milk in recent years. It is by far one of the most asked questions we get, and one of the biggest myths we like to bust. For example, clients often tell us that they don’t drink low fat milk because of the “added sugar.”...
A Dive into Digestive Enzymes
by Caitlin Scane | Food insights, Managing conditions
What Are Digestive Enzymes? They are a protein naturally produced in the gastrointestinal tract produced by the body to break food down into smaller particles or molecules so they can then be digested used as energy in the body. Most of the time, taking digestive...
The Low Down on Frozen Meals!
by Peta Cullis | Food insights
Most of us out there are living busy lives. Working five days a week, looking after kids, after school activities or balancing Uni and part time work. People than feel over loaded and unable to find time to cook or prepare healthy meals. What if I told you could still...
Why So Salty?
by Peta Cullis | Food insights
It's time to talk about the elephant in the room.The companion that’s always at our dinner table.The hidden component in most of our packaged foods. Salt.Pink Himalayan salt.Table salt.Sea Salt.At the end of the day, it's all salt. Why should I reduce my salt intake?...
Dietitians Top Chocolate Picks and Tricks for this Easter!
by Peta Cullis | Food insights
You can have your cake and eat it too! Or in this case chocolate. Easter is right around the corner and recently lots of people have been asking if its okay to eat chocolate. What about my diet? People who feel they are on a diet may feel they are missing out around...
Your Guide to a Healthier Beer: Lower Carb or Lower Alcohol?
by Caitlin Scane | 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...
Is Coffee Healthy, Unhealthy or Neutral?
by Peta Cullis | Food insights, Pregnancy tips
It likely comes as no surprise that coffee is one of the most popular drink choices in the world, however people seem to have mixed views on if this high caffeine drink is good for us, bad for us or neutral. It irks me when I drink my morning coffee and people say to...
Oats: Nutritional Benefits and Which Type is Best?
by Peta Cullis | Food insights
Coming into the winter weather, many of us are swapping our breakfasts over to porridge or oats for the tummy warming benefits but other than keeping us warm on those frosty mornings there are many benefits to eating rolled oats including being budget friendly! Whole...
Insight into Fibre, More Than Just Bran
by Peta Cullis | Food insights
Dietary fibre plays a comprehensive role in the body including increased gut transit time, softening of firm stools, firming of stools in diarrhoea and plays a role in the health of our microbiome. Fibre is a type of carbohydrate that keeps our digestive system...
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