by Melanie McGrice | Apr 13, 2016 | Food
Muesli bars are a favourite snack when the recess bell rings. Packing a muesli bar is easy, but what is difficult is choosing one that offers the best nutritional benefits for your child. We compared three of the most popular muesli bars in Australia. ...
by Melanie McGrice | Mar 31, 2016 | Opinions
Can’t decide whether organic products are worth spending extra money on? Are there any benefits of buying organic produce? In this week’s video I share my thoughts on this frequently asked question so that I can help you decide whether you need to buy organically....
by Melanie McGrice | Mar 31, 2016 | Food
Potatoes are a staple of diets around the world. They were first cultivated in Peru many thousands of years ago and travelled to Spain with the Spanish Conquistadors. They were then heavily relied upon in Ireland and eventually all throughout Europe. You can find...
by Melanie McGrice | Mar 31, 2016 | Lifestyle
Are you hoping to live to see your 100th birthday? I met a lady at the hospital last week who is turning the big 1-0-0 next month so asked her about her secret to her long, healthy life (she was expecting to be discharged back to her retirement village the next day)....
by Melanie McGrice | Mar 31, 2016 | Blog, Online
Still left wondering if you should follow the caveman, or also commonly known as Paleo, diet? I think it would be safe to say that by now you have heard of this diet and seen, heard or read the controversy that follows. I made comment on the hotly debated topic as...
by Melanie McGrice | Mar 17, 2016 | Opinions
We’ve just heard that the UK has decided to commence a sugar tax to deal with their rising health problems. Some are suggesting that Australia should follow in their footsteps. Although I support the idea, improving Australia’s health is an incredibly complex issue...