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Be inspired, challenged and educated as Melanie discusses her expert views and practical tips on a range of nutrition topics from anaemia to zucchinis. And, don’t forget to comment, ask questions and share… we want to know what you love!
Navigating finger food at your next party
How often do you find yourself at a work function or a friend’s birthday party, finding it hard to make a healthy food choice from the canapes circling the room?
How do you know if you’re dehydrated?
As summer approaches and the temperatures begin to soar, ensuring that you’re well hydrated becomes even more important.
Detox diets – Why You Should Ditch The Strict Regime
I spoke to Huffington Post on why detox diets aren’t all they’re cracked up to be.
Does diet affect our mood?
In light of current research, this week’s flashback video is about the role of omega-3 fats on our mood and conditions such as anxiety and depression
Book Review: The Pregnancy Weight Plan
This week we spoke with Nutrition Student Jess about The Pregnancy Weight Plan, and why it is a must-read for all and especially those currently pregnant, or thinking of conceiving. So Jess, what did you like most about the book? There is such a wide range of...
Who do you cook for? Tips to manage meal planning
How many times a week do you pop into the supermarket? Once, twice, three times, four times? I share my tips on why and how planning your meals in advance will improve your health as well as your hip pocket.
Did you know that DHA improves memory in healthy adults?
I spoke to femail to discuss just how DHA effects our memory
How to get the fussiest of children to eat new foods
Are your children fussy eaters?
Soluble and insoluble fibre – roughly the same thing?
Fibre plays a key role in maintaining our gut health, keeping things moving and even in reducing the risk of developing bowel cancer and heart disease. But what is fibre exactly and how different are the roles of soluble and insoluble fibre in the body?
Nut butters uncovered
They’re ‘good fats’ but how healthy are the various nut butters?
Best forms of omega 3
Healthy fats form a crucial part of our diet, providing our body with energy and transporting fat soluble vitamins
Sweet and sticky truths about sugar alternatives
We delve into some truths on the no-sugar diet and look at what’s real and what’s not.
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