Category: Food Labelling

Are Health Star Ratings Mandatory?

Health Star Rating is now Mandatory in Australia. The Dietitians of Australia are beyond pleased that the Food Ministers have greenlighted the mandate for the Health Star Rating (HSR). The…
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Gourmet Convenience Foods

“Theres nothing gourmet about gourmet foods.” I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to house sit for some friends recently. And yes I’ll admit it, the first thing I…
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Losing Weight ≠ Getting Healthy

I was at a party recently. There were many women there around my age. This is the time when the middle-age spread sets in, and for many at the party,…
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Glutamine; Hoax or Healer?

I’ve been in the nutrition world far too long to see a new supplement trend on TikTok and become a best seller not to be a little suspicious as to…
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Does Organic Mean Nutrient Rich?

Before I talk about what I don’t like about certified organic foods, it’s important that you know that I do support this industry. Despite some of the Australian organic standards…
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What Actually is Lab-Grown Meat?

What actually is lab-grown meat? The USDA has just allowed for lab grown meats otherwise known as cultured meats (not to be confused with plant-based meats) to be available in…
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What Have We Done To Dairy?

Let’s talk milk and all things dairy and non-dairy. But before I start, I want you to know that I believe moo dairy is, inherently, a great food for humans…
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The Dangers of a Sugar-Filled Diet

Silent Assassin: Don’t turn a blind eye to the dangers of a sugar-filled diet. I doubt there are any children these days who think smoking is healthy. Back in the…
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Sugar Alcohols

Does the World Need so Many Sugars? A recent monthly webinar with my students and graduates of The Nutrition Academy, was all about sugar. We covered lots of interesting information,…
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Have you noticed symptoms of a magnesium deficiency in your body before? Consider how much sugar you've been eating and see if that could contribute. PS you could be getting an excess of sugar in any store bought yoghurts, sauces, breads, pastas or ready meals.

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Vanilla flavour is delicious, and an iconic element of many classic Australian bakes (vanilla slice, anyone?), however as vanilla becomes more expensive and harder to cultivate, many companies are turning to fake (and natural is included in that) vanilla to keep costs low. Do you know how to identify flavour vs flavourings?

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