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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!
7 tips to manage PCOS
Do you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? First of all, you are not alone. Around 12-18% of women of reproductive age are affected. Reducing symptoms can include a number or things – I have listed my top 7 tips to managing PCOS as featured on Australian Unity’s...
Food porn obsession
It is a concept that has taken social media platforms by storm and a term that is fast becoming a normality in our vocabulary. After a quick search on Instagram the #foodporn has over 81 million posts. Yes, million! So what is ‘foodporn’ and can an obsession be a bad...
Vegetable Burger review
Vegie burgers are a great option for vegetarians or even just for meat-free days. There are a lot of different varieties out there so how do you know which one is the healthiest option? We have compared a few different products to see how they stack up nutritionally....
What is the difference between saturated fats and trans fats?
Did you know there are numerous types of dietary fats? Knowing which dietary fats to choose can be an important part of your diet. In this week’s video I explain the difference between what is commonly known as the ‘bad’ fats - saturated and trans - so you can be more...
Fresh vs. Frozen vegetables – which is healthier?
Do you find yourself in the frozen vegetable section of the supermarket more than the fresh vegetable section? Is this necessarily a bad thing?
Are intermittent fasting diets effective for weight loss?
Intermittent fasting diets have become very popular over the past few years, so I was excited to see a systematic review (which is a well-credentialed research paper analysing all of the best scientific work on the topic) published recently. The research by Dr Seimon...
What are the dangers of fad dieting?
An oldie, but always a goodie! This week’s video is a flashback to a Today Tonight story on the dangers of fad dieting.
10 common diet myths busted
Is the contradicting information surrounding nutrition on the internet leaving you confused?
How do I manage my food portion sizes?
Are portion sizes something you struggle with at meal times? If you answered yes, then I have just the tool for you! The 3D dinner divider is a portion controlled serving mould based on the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. It helps you to prepare and visualise a...
A Nutritionist’s Answer to the Lunchbox Dilemma
It’s that time again...holidays are over and our little ones head back into the classroom (phew!). Although we may get some reprieve from wrestles and the perennial question ‘what can I do now??!!’, an old problems rears it’s ugly head...”what should I pack in their...
It’s in the waters…
We all know that it is important to consume water on a daily basis, but what about the many other waters on the market such as coconut water and vitamin water? Ever wondered how they compare nutritionally? It can be overwhelming trying to figure out which water to buy...
Losing weight and keeping it off; what you need to know
Have your previous attempts to lose weight resulted in you putting the weight back on merely weeks later? My 3 tips on how to maintain weight loss in this week’s video is a must watch for you!
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