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Does yoghurt prevent ageing?
I spoke to the Sydney Morning Herald about the benefits of yoghurt, and which type to choose
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.
Did you know that DHA improves memory in healthy adults?
I spoke to femail to discuss just how DHA effects our memory
Nut butters uncovered
They’re ‘good fats’ but how healthy are the various nut butters?
Do pregnant women need to give up coffee?
During pregnancy, women are encouraged to give up an array of tempting food and drinks they might normally enjoy, to help protect their growing babies.
How to overhaul and stock your pantry for a healthy diet
Keeping a well-stocked pantry full of healthy food is the key to maintaining a nutritious diet.
Pregnancy Diet Tips
Finding out you’re pregnant can be a whirlwind – not only are you dealing with the magnitude of creating a new life but you’ve also got a lot of new diet rules to get your head around
Is reheating rice dangerous?
Bringing leftovers to work for lunch is frugal and convenient. However, is it dangerous to reheat rice from that curry or risotto the other night?I spoke to Ninemsn Coach on all things rice, and how to ensure you don’t get any nasties in your leftovers.See full...
Back to school lunches
It's that time again. Holidays are over and our little or not-so-little ones are heading back into the classroom (phew). Although we may get some reprieve from wrestles and the perennial question "what can I do now??!", an old problem rears its ugly head: what should...
Top healthy takeaway picks
It's the weekend, so no doubt you've already made plans to order at least one meal from your favourite take-away place. The good news is that you can make menu selections that are delicious and healthy – you just have to know what to look for. I spoke to Elle...

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