Dietitian’s guide
Fast or fiction? A dietitian unpacks the pros and cons of intermittent fasting
The 5:2 diet and the 16:8 plan are two modern-day versions of dietary fasting. So what do they mean, are they healthy and who do they help?
- Susie Burrell
Can cheese actually be good for your health? You better brie-lieve it
Next time you visit the cheese aisle, which products should you aim for, and which leave on the shelf?
- Jack Rear
Seven ultra-processed foods you probably didn’t know you were eating
Why banana bread, protein bars and plant-based meats and other items are probably not as healthy as you thought they were.
- Susie Burrell
People in the Blue Zones are more likely to live past 100. So, what are they eating?
What are the long-lived communities in Sardinia, Okinawa, Nicoya, Icaria and Loma Linda doing that others are not?
- Susie Burrell
The five things a dietitian always keeps in the pantry (and the five to ditch immediately)
The change in season means it’s time to take a realistic look at what needs to be binned from your cupboard to make room for healthier options.
- Susie Burrell
The everyday foods that cancer experts want you to stop eating
Crispy bacon sandwiches in white bread are out, avocado on toast is in. Here are what the experts advise you to avoid - and eat more of - for better health.
- David Cox
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? A dietitian weighs in
It’s time to take a closer look at what science has to say when it comes to ‘breaking the fast’.
- Susie Burrell
Is your morning cup of coffee doing you more harm than good?
Calories from your morning coffee don’t count, right? Well, maybe they do – especially if you’re starting the day with a jumbo latte. Here’s how to enjoy your morning caffeine fix while also looking after your health.
- Susie Burrell
Skim milk has sugar in it, potatoes are fattening: Eight healthy eating myths busted
Nutrition advice is often given loudly, and incorrectly. Here we set the record straight on common healthy eating misconceptions.
- Susie Burrell
A dietitian’s guide to the best foods for lowering your cholesterol levels
Are you one of the more than 1.5 million Australians with high cholesterol? Here are some ways to tackle it – and the recipes that make it easy.
- Susie Burrell