Chobani Greek Yogurt launches in Australia – with guest expert Nicki Briggs RD

Have you heard of Chobani Greek Yogurt? Well you’re about to, as this number 1 selling and much-loved yogurt brand in America, is now launching in Australia. Aren’t we lucky they picked us…out of all the places in the world they could expand? Chobani has a unique nutrition profile,...

4 comments | November 7th, 2011 | Food Flash | Read More

Tricks of the trade: how to change energy density to lose weight – with guest expert Trudy Williams APD

Have you heard about energy density? Would you like a handy guide on how to eat more and weigh less? Then you need to meet this weeks expert guest dietitian. About our expert: Trudy Williams APD is a highly experienced dietitian in the areas of research, student training, clinical and management...

41 comments | November 3rd, 2011 | Expert Examiner | Read More

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. ...

11 comments | October 26th, 2011 | Nutrition News | Read More

Recipe Redux Chermoula Chickpea & Pumpkin Sliders

Can I let you in on a little secret? I have an obsession with street food and food trucks. I’ve even bought a foodtruck oil painting on etsy (see bottom) and hope someone gets me this from intheseam for a Chrissy gift below. So what better inspiration for this month’s Recipe Redux...

17 comments | October 21st, 2011 | Kitchen Klinic | Read More

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...

3 comments | 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

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...

8 comments | October 3rd, 2011 | Nutrition News | Read More

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...

one comment | September 27th, 2011 | Kitchen Klinic, Nutrition News | Read More

Recipe Redux Kitchen Garden Salsa Verde

It’s Recipe Redux time again – the first recipe challenge founded by registered dietitians and the theme for September is dressing for success. Instead of a makeover, I’ve chosen a traditional and healthy favourite. My salsa verde is so versatile and better still can be made...

18 comments | September 21st, 2011 | Kitchen Klinic | Read More

Blogging for good and good health – with guest expert Heidi Thornton APD, AN

Last week I was fortunate to speak to a group of colleagues in Brisbane about social media for dietitians. And one of the main messages I hoped I got across was about blogging and social media for good. That is, I challenged the room of mainly novices, to think outside the stereotypical celebrity...

2 comments | September 14th, 2011 | Cultured Cuisine | Read More

How to help blokes bust the bulge? – with guest expert Nicole Senior APD

With Aussie Father’s Day arriving on Sunday 4th, the shops and catalogues are full of pressies for Dad’s. There are the typical socks and jocks (underwear) and loads and loads of chocolate treats. But I hope you’re thinking about an active pressie for Dad – fishing rod,...

6 comments | September 2nd, 2011 | Expert Examiner | Read More