Dietitian’s guide
The everyday pantry items packed with more salt than you might expect
Dietitian Susie Burrell lifts the shaker on the supermarket products that pack the saltiest punch – and what to opt for instead.
- Susie Burrell
Canned, pouched and fresh: A dietitian’s guide to the best (and worst) supermarket chicken soups
Many supermarket soups are now just as healthy as a homemade version. So how do they stack up in the nutritional stakes?
- Susie Burrell
Packed with fibre or full of sugar? A dietitian rates popular supermarket oats
Oats are super healthy but bland and stick to the saucepan. These flavoured, convenient varieties may make porridge more appealing – but are they good for you?
- Susie Burrell
Sprinkle these super seeds into your meals for an instant health hit
Tiny but mighty chia, linseeds and hemp pack a big nutrient punch. Here’s how – and why – you should add them to your everyday meals, without fussy eaters even noticing.
- Leah Koenig
A dietitian’s guide to the best foods for before, during and after catching a cold or flu
You already know you need to keep hydrated, but eating the right foods can really help snuff out that sniffle, and other nasty symptoms synonymous with winter.
- Susie Burrell
Five healthy take-anywhere snacks a dietitian always has in her bag
Feeling peckish? Try these nutritious options to keep on hand for when the munchies strike.
- Susie Burrell
Beef tallow is suddenly everywhere, but does it have a place in today’s health-conscious society?
Despite health concerns, a new generation of flavour seekers, wellness content creators and “skinfluencers” is turning to beef fat.
- Jane de Graaff
A dietitian’s guide to five foods proven to lower cholesterol levels naturally
From seafood to certain types of breakfast products, only a handful of foods are clinically proven to lower blood cholesterol.
- Susie Burrell
Six simple rules our dietitian swears by to make healthy eating straightforward
Creating your own “food rules” can be a powerful way to make nutritious eating decisions a lot more easily. Here are some to try yourself.
- Susie Burrell
Are ‘healthy’ supermarket foods actually good for you? A dietitian explains
From low-carb snack bars to vegie chips and supermarket dips, these so-called “health foods” may appear healthy, but can be anything but.
- Susie Burrell