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The scoop on paleo diets – with guest expert Ashleigh Jones APD

The scoop on paleo diets – with guest expert Ashleigh Jones APD
Have you heard about the paleo or caveman diet?  Then you must read our scoop: About our expert: Ashleigh Jones is the October Scoop Sub of the Month.  An Accredited Practising Dietitian based on the Gold Coast, Australia she is balancing a busy first year of her career in a range of fields.  You...
October 26th, 2011 | Nutrition News | Read More

What will you talk about over dinner this World Food Day?

What will you talk about over dinner this World Food Day?
This October 16th, World Food Day, Oxfam is encouraging people around the globe to take a simple yet profound action—hold a Sunday Dinner Conversation about where our food comes from, who cultivates it, and how we can make the food system more just and sustainable. What is World Food Day? World Food...
October 14th, 2011 | Eco Eats, Nutrition News | Read More

Top nutrition trends spotted at the American Dietitian’s FNCE – with guest expert Sarah Patterson APD

Top nutrition trends spotted at the American Dietitian’s FNCE – with guest expert Sarah Patterson APD
Where’s a great place to spot upcoming food and nutrition trends? The annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo of the American Dietitians Association. You can read our recap of my time in Boston last year here.  The 2011 conference has just closed and I’ve really enjoyed reading the roundups...
October 3rd, 2011 | Nutrition News | Read More

The scoop on omega 3′s & #EatKit wrap up – with guest expert Melissa Carmody APD

The scoop on omega 3′s & #EatKit wrap up – with guest expert Melissa Carmody APD
We had another very lively twitter chat this month for #EatKit, a new, monthly Twitter chat with tips and tricks from dietitian’s, food lovers and anyone interested in food and nutrition. Catherine Saxelby of Foodwatch was the moderator this month and the topic was ‘fish or fish oil – what’s...
September 27th, 2011 | Kitchen Klinic, Nutrition News | Read More

In defence of healthy fats and muesli – #EatKit launches with a buzz

In defence of healthy fats and muesli – #EatKit launches with a buzz
Last night we had an exciting launch of #EatKit – a live, monthly Twitter chat moderated by Catherine Saxelby APD and myself.  #EatKit stands for tips and tricks from dietitians toolkits.  We hope #EatKit becomes a forum for all to share, learn and debate issues around the food we eat.  If you’re...
August 18th, 2011 | Nutrition News | Read More

Cranberry crusader – just good news for your water works?

Cranberry crusader – just good news for your water works?
We have been busy cooking up some new, exciting developments and wanted to give you the inside scoop.  We have a brand new Sub of the Month program launching 1st August and our first Scoop Supporter - Ocean Spray on board.  So it’s really important to us that you are across these new initiatives.  We...
July 31st, 2011 | Nutrition News | Read More

Then and now 3 – more retro nutrition trends you can leave behind

Then and now 3 – more retro nutrition trends you can leave behind
How do you spot progress?  Well, you look back at the past and compare with the present of course.  And with food and nutrition it’s easy to assume that everything in the good ol’ days was better, when we were fitter and leaner and lived like hunter gatherers.  But what about winding the clock...
June 16th, 2011 | Nutrition News | Read More

What to eat if you’re a cancer survivor? – with guest expert Dr Jane Read MBBS PhD MSc

What to eat if you’re a cancer survivor? – with guest expert Dr Jane Read MBBS PhD MSc
As the Australian Bowel Cancer Awareness Week draws to a close I’m reminded of how many of us are touched directly or indirectly by cancer.  From my early days working in paediatric oncology to friends and family no longer with us, it’s easy to clock up a long list.  I bet you can too. ...
June 10th, 2011 | Nutrition News | Read More

Plate it up – what the new US food icon means for us all

Plate it up – what the new US food icon means for us all
As I get ready for zzzz, the USA is waking up to a big day. Well, a big dietitians’ day at least. June 2nd 2011 signals the launch of the brand new food selection guide. Crumble away ancient pyramid. The word on the street is that it’s a plate we’re about to meet. But those of us in...
June 2nd, 2011 | Nutrition News | Read More

Totally addicted to cake? – food addictions explored with guest expert Marsha Hudnall RD

Totally addicted to cake? – food addictions explored with guest expert Marsha Hudnall RD
Have you ever heard someone say this, or said it yourself? “I’m addicted to sugar. I can’t keep sweet foods like cookies or ice cream in the house. Once I take a bite, I have to finish the whole thing.”  But do food addictions truly exist? This question and how to help people who believe they...
May 16th, 2011 | Expert Examiner, Nutrition News | Read More
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