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    AIA Vitality is the science-backed program that helps you learn more about your health, offers ways to improve it and motivates you with rewards along the way. 


    Eat Well

    Caring for your body with food that makes you feel good.

    Sign up to receive a monthly email with links to all our latest articles on health and wellness information for a healthier, happier and longer life. 

    Health and Wellbeing Inspiration
    Could dietary deficiencies be affecting your mood?

    Could dietary deficiencies be affecting your mood?

    Feeling sluggish? AIA Vitality Ambassador and dietitian Marika Day explores the effects of common dietary deficiencies, how they can make us feel, and how we can get more of the nutrients we need into our diets.

     

    17 January 2021 | 5 min read

     

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    7 tips to help you grow your own produce

    7 tips to help you grow your own produce

    Think you need a lot of space to harvest a bumper crop? Think again. We chat to AIA Vitality Ambassador Tim Jarvis for some tips on growing produce no matter how much space you have.


    09 December 2020 | 6 min read

     

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    How I live with diabetes

    How I live with diabetes

    Diabetes NSW and ACT Ambassador Yvonne Appleby shares her experience of living with Type 2 diabetes, offering advice on how to check your risk level.

     

    25 November 2020 | 5 min read

     

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    Marika Day: A dietitian’s guide to plant-based protein

    Marika Day: A dietitian’s guide to plant-based protein

    Plant-based diets are booming in popularity. But when it comes to plant-based sources of protein, some are better than others. Marika Day shares her advice about finding the right nutritional balance.

     

    1 November 2020 | 5 min read

     

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    7 foods that aren’t always as healthy as they seem

    7 foods that aren’t always as healthy as they seem

    Turns out some ‘healthy’ foods aren’t that good for you after all. We look at seven unhealthy ‘health’ foods, and Dietitian and AIA Vitality Ambassador Marika Day offers some alternatives.

     

    01 October 2020 | 5 min read

     

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    THESE NATIVE INGREDIENTS SHOULD BE IN EVERY AUSSIE KITCHEN

    THESE NATIVE INGREDIENTS SHOULD BE IN EVERY AUSSIE KITCHEN

    Native ingredients have been nourishing Indigenous Australians for tens of thousands of years. Here’s why we should all get on board with these ancient foods.

     

    23 September 2020 | 5 min read

     

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    HOW TO HARNESS THE SEASONS AND EAT MORE SUSTAINABLY

    HOW TO HARNESS THE SEASONS AND EAT MORE SUSTAINABLY

    According to Chinese medicine, what we eat flows into every aspect of life. So what does it mean to eat with the seasons, and does it really make a difference to our health? We headed to the market to find out.

    9 September 2020 | 5 min read

     

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    3 people share what it’s like to quit drinking

    What’s it like to quit drinking? 3 Australians share their stories

    Improved friendships, better sleep, more savings – is all of this really possible? We spoke to three people about their experiences of giving up alcohol for good.

     

    13 July 2020 | 5 min read

     

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    Seaweed

    Send kelp! Why seaweed is good for you and great for the planet

    Rich in vitamins and minerals, delicious, and a potential solution to the global climate crisis? Meet seaweed, one of the planet’s most unlikely health heroes.

     

    9 July 2020 | 4 min read

     

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    Are you ‘sober curious’? Join the club

    Are you ‘sober curious’? Join the club

    More Australians than ever are calling last drinks on their alcohol consumption. This is why.

     

    8 July 2020 | 5 min read

     

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    What a month off drinking does for your body

    Here's what a month off alcohol can do for your body, mind and wallet

    Whatever the name and purpose for your month off alcohol, the health benefits of abstaining remain the same, and make for pretty fascinating reading…

     

    1 July 2020 | 5 min read

     

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    For the love of guts

    For the love of guts, here are some easy tips for great bowel health

    Unsurprisingly, the food you eat plays a huge role in good bowel and gut health. And since June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, we asked AIA Vitality Ambassador Marika Day for her advice on eating for a healthy bowel. 

     

    10 June 2020 | 5 min read

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    Marika Day muffin recipe

    Recipe: Marika Day’s Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Muffins

    Let AIA Vitality Ambassador Marika Day guide you in the fine art of baking the perfect carrot cake muffins this Mother’s Day. No gluten allowed!  

     

    5 May 2020 | 5 min read

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    Mediterranean breakfast beans

    Recipe: Marika Day’s Mediterranean breakfast beans

    When it comes to super-nutritious and uber-delicious breakfast staples, this bean-based dish from AIA Ambassador Marika Day is a home run. 

     

    17 April 2020 | 8 min watch

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    Marika Day

    Recipe: Marika Day’s healthy cheesy chickpea bake

    Looking for a healthy, hearty meal to help warm you from the inside out? Look no further than this cheesy chickpea bake from AIA Ambassador, nutritionist and dietician, Marika Day. 

     

    10 April 2020 | 4 min read

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    Laura Henshaw

    Recipe: Laura Henshaw's Choc-Banana Muffins

    Take a break from that crazy WFH schedule with this recipe for Laura’s yummy choc-banana muffins - the perfect healthy afternoon snack.

     

    27 March 2020 | 2 min read

     

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    Laura Henshaw

    Laura Henshaw: Find your 'lunching' style

    Are you ‘The Prepper’, ‘The Snacker’, ‘The Grab & Go-er’ or ‘The Late Nighter’? Discover your lunching style and find the perfect recipe for you.

     

    06 March 2020

     

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    Is #cleaneating culture dangerous?

    Is #cleaneating culture dangerous?

    At what point does dieting become obsessive? We speak with an expert to find out.

     

    24 January 2020 | 3 min read

     

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    Your Qs: Are there risks associated with intermittent fasting?

    Your Qs: Are there risks associated with intermittent fasting?

    You asked, we answered

     

    5 December 2019 | 1.5 min read

     

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    Download Marika Day’s Love Your Gut Month Packs

    Download Marika Day’s Love Your Gut Month Packs

    Get a dietitian-approved guide to improving your gut health.

     

    2 December 2019 | 2 min read

     

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    Marika Day’s quick and healthy poke bowl recipes

    Marika Day’s quick and healthy poke bowl recipes

    The humble poke bowl is now a popular meal worldwide. Dietitian Marika Day shares six great combinations to try at home.

     

    27 November 2019 | 3 min read

     

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    Watch: Marika Day’s serotonin smoothie

    Watch: Marika Day’s serotonin smoothie

    There’s a strong link between diet and mood. In this video, Marika Day makes a smoothie that’s great for your gut and brain.

     

    25 November 2019 | 2 min watch

     

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    Watch: Marika Day’s high culture comfort food

    Watch: Marika Day’s high culture comfort food

    Prebiotics and probiotics might seem mysterious to you, but they’re well-known to your gut. In this video, Marika Day makes a tasty dish that’s perfect for a healthy gut.

     

    18 November 2019 | 2 min watch

     

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    Watch: Marika Day’s DIY nut butter

    Watch: Marika Day’s DIY nut butter

    Get Marika Day’s heathy, gut-friendly nut butter recipe as part of Love Your Gut Month.

     

    11 November 2019 | 2 min watch

     

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    Watch: Marika Day’s four-and-a-bit-salad

    Watch: Marika Day’s four-and-a-bit-salad

    Try this super-simple, gut-friendly salad at home.

     

    4 November 2019 | 2 min watch

     

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    5 easy recipe ideas for World Vegan Day

    5 easy recipe ideas for World Vegan Day

    November 1 is World Vegan Day. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, a carnivore, or something in between, now is a great time to try out these simple animal-free recipes.

     

    1 November 2019 | 3.5 min read

     

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    Marika Day: A gut health primer

    Marika Day: A gut health primer

    More and more evidence is emerging that shows the gut has a profound effect on our wellbeing. So, how do we care for it appropriately? Dietitian Marika Day breaks it down.

     

    24 October 2019 | 4 min read

     

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    Your Qs: Is sparkling water making me eat more?

    Your Qs: Is sparkling water making me eat more?

    You asked, we answered.

     

    15 October 2019 | 2 min read

     

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    Marika Day: Testing old-fashioned food advice

    Marika Day: Testing old-fashioned food advice

    Some beliefs that have been passed down for generations contain genuine wisdom and some, well, would be best left in the past. But how can you separate the good from the bad? Here, dietitian Marika Day evaluates some conventional eating wisdom.

     

    16 September 2019 | 3 min read

     

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    Your Qs: Is it okay to eat eggs every day?

    Your Qs: Is it okay to eat eggs every day?

    You asked, we answered

     

    16 August 2019 | 1 min read

     

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    Your Qs: Does drinking water with meals impact digestion?

    Your Qs: Does drinking water with meals impact digestion?

    You asked, we answered.

     

    23 July 2019 | 1 min read

     

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    Marika Day: 6 supermarket superfoods

    Marika Day: 6 supermarket superfoods

    When people mention superfoods, it immediately conjures images of exotic ingredients from far-flung locations. But what about those that are hiding in plain sight? Dietitian Marika Day discusses these everyday superfoods.

     

    11 July 2019 | 3 min read

     

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    In conversation: David Beckham and James Colquhoun

    In conversation: David Beckham and James Colquhoun

    The soccer superstar and film-maker have a candid conversation about travel, eating healthy, and being an icon.

     

    5 June 2019 | 0.2 min watch

     

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    Healthy staples that belong in every pantry

    Healthy staples that belong in every pantry

    James Colquhoun reveals the five nutritious (and delicious) staples that will transform the way you eat.

     

    17 May 2019 | 3 min read

     

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    Marika Day: What is a meso-nutrient and why should I care?

    Marika Day: What is a meso-nutrient and why should I care?

    If you haven’t heard of meso-nutrients, you’re about to. Here, dietitian Marika Day explains everything you need to know about this health and wellbeing trend.

     

    14 May 2019 | 3 min read

     

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    The truth behind drinking red wine

    The truth behind drinking red wine

    Most of us will have read the tantalising headlines when it comes to our favourite vices: coffee contains antioxidants, dark chocolate is good for us, and red wine will make us live longer. But if it all sounds too good to be true – is it?

     

    18 April 2019 | 3 min read

     

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    5 changes to make to your morning, according to dietitians

    5 changes to make to your morning, according to dietitians

    If the idea of a total overhaul to your eating habits seems overwhelming, start with a simple change at the start of your day.

     

    9 April 2019 | 4.5 min read

     

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    Detoxing detoxification: do cleanses really work?

    Do detox cleanses really work?

    There’s a never-ending list of shortcuts that claim to help your body detoxify itself. But isn’t that what your liver is for? Lisa Renn, Accredited Practising Dietitian helps us get a better understanding of how our bodies remove toxins, and whether they need any extra help doing so.

     

    2 April 2019 | 2.2 min read

     

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    Your Qs: How do I stop eating late at night?

    Your Qs: How do I stop eating late at night?

    You asked, we answered.

     

    6 March 2019 | 1 min read

     

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    The keto diet: a dietitian weighs in

    The keto diet: a dietitian weighs in

    The keto diet. You’ve almost certainly heard of it, and its proponents claim it not only helps them stay in shape but boosts their mental acuity, as well. Sound too good to be true? Well, according to dietitian Marika Day, that’s because it is.

     

    26 February 2019 | 3 min read

     

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    Your Qs: Is skipping breakfast bad for you?

    Your Qs: Is skipping breakfast bad for you?

    You asked, we answered.

     

    8 February 2019 | 1 min read

     

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    5 healthy recipes using late-summer produce

    5 healthy recipes using late-summer produce

    There’s only so much time left for al-fresco evening dining and impromptu BBQ get-togethers.

     

    6 February 2019 | 2 min read

     

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    A Sunday grocery list to help you avoid mid-week takeaway

    A Sunday grocery list to help you avoid mid-week takeaway

    Laura Henshaw’s shopping list includes everything you need for a week of healthy eating, so you can beat the temptation of takeaway and food delivery apps.

     

    24 January 2019 | 3 min read

     

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    7 tips for a healthier Christmas

    7 tips for a healthier Christmas

    Christmas is a time of indulgence, but it’s easy to go overboard. Accredited dietitian Marika Day shares her top tips for a healthy Christmas Day.

     

    17 December 2018 | 5 min read

     

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    Why dieting isn’t necessarily the key to better health

    Why dieting isn’t necessarily the key to better health

    It’s hard to break away from the diet paradigm that’s so prevalent in our culture, but is it doing us more harm than good? Lisa Renn, Accredited Practising Dietitian, talks methods to improve our eating habits that don’t involve restrictive diets.

     

    14 December 2018 | 5 min read

     

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    Bringing balance into the festive season

    Bringing balance into the festive season

    The Christmas holidays tend to go hand-in-hand with overindulgence. It’s a time of the year when it’s hard to say no, and that can lead to frustration. At the same time, if you try and deny yourself everything, you’ll just end up feeling isolated. Laura Henshaw shares some tips on finding that elusive balance.

     

    10 December 2018 | 4 min read

     

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    3 quick, healthy recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth

    3 quick, healthy recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth

    After some sweet treats that won’t cause a sugar blowout? Keep It Cleaner’s Laura Henshaw shares some of her favourite recipes.

     

    18 October 2018 | 3 min read

     

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    A dietitian explains micro and macro nutrients

    A dietitian explains micro and macro nutrients

    With so much information about diets and nutrition around, it can be hard to get a sense of what’s accurate. We consult with a practising dietitian to track down some answers.

     

    4 October 2018 | 3 min read

     

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    The truth about juice cleanses

    The truth about juice cleanses

    Are juice cleanses really a quick solution to your health issues, or can they be more toxic than detoxifying? Marika Day shares her views and what she suggests instead.

     

    1 October 2018 | 3.5 min read

     

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    Rebecca Harding’s healthier bolognese recipe

    Rebecca Harding’s healthier bolognese recipe

    How to make this mid-week favourite – and a few others – a little healthier.

     

    28 August 2018 | 5 min read

     

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    Healthier choices you can make at brunch

    Healthier choices you can make at brunch

    We’re a nation fuelled by weekend brunches. But could we be making smarter menu choices? We share the best brunch switches we can make to put our health first.

     

    17 August 2018 | 3 min read

     

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    5 foods for laser-sharp focus

    5 foods for laser-sharp focus

    When it comes to boosting focus and productivity, it pays to look at what you’re eating. James Colquhoun shares his five favourite brain-building foods to help you stay in the zone.

     

    18 July 2018 | 2.5 min read

     

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    The eating habits of 3 successful people

    The eating habits of 3 successful people

    You are what you eat – or so the saying goes. So, what does the diet of a highly successful person look (and taste) like? James Colquhoun shares the stories of three inspirational people and their eating habits.

     

    12 July 2018 | 3.5 min read

     

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    Recipe: Healthy mushroom shakshuka

    Recipe: Healthy mushroom shakshuka

    Middle Eastern spices, mushrooms and eggs comes together in this breakfast favourite from the Dietitian's Association Australia.

     

    4 July 2018 | 1 min read

     

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    Healthy make-at-home lunches for under $25

    Healthy make-at-home lunches for under $25

    When you buy your lunch – and you’re trying to eat healthy – it’s easy to fall into the trap of paying $15 every day for a small salad. James Colquhoun has some suggestions for tasty lunches you can make in batches, costing less than $25.

     

    29 June 2018 | 2.5 min read

     

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    3 shortcuts for cheap, healthy eating

    3 shortcuts for cheap, healthy eating

    Tips to help you save money and feel good.

     

    1 June 2018 | 3 min read

     

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    Healthy meals made for sharing

    Healthy meals made for sharing

    Four low-pressure ideas for your next dinner party.

     

    15 May 2018 | 5 min read

     

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    Using food to bring people together

    Using food to bring people together

    Food is essential in life, but it doesn't just provide nutrients. It's also a powerful component in our social lives.

     

    11 May 2018 | 3 min read

     

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    Your Qs: Should I avoid soy?

    Your Qs: Should I avoid soy?

    You asked, we answered.

     

    9 May 2018 | 1 min read

     

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    Dial down the sugar without cutting out chocolate

    Dial down the sugar without cutting out chocolate

    Suffering a post-Easter chocolate-overload? Keeping your sugar intake in check isn't about deprivation. Here's how to find some balance.

     

    5 April 2018 | 2.5 min read

     

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    Recipe: Quick and healthy raspberry crumble

    Recipe: Quick and healthy raspberry crumble

    Eating well doesn’t have to mean missing out, even on dessert.

     

    3 April 2018 | 0.5 min watch

     

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    Seasonal eating: What to eat in autumn

    Seasonal eating: What to eat in autumn

    Autumn is here. We look at what's in season and what to match it with.

     

    8 March 2018 | 2 min read

     

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    Your Qs: Is coconut oil good for you?

    Your Qs: Is coconut oil good for you?

    You asked, we answered.

     

    5 March 2018 | 1 min read

     

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    Your Qs: Is sugar actually addictive?

    Your Qs: Is sugar actually addictive?

    You asked, we answered.

     

    23 February 2018 | 1 min read

     

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    5 back-to-school lunch hacks approved by a dietitian

    5 back-to-school lunch hacks approved by a dietitian

    Some helpful advice to nourish growing bodies and minds.

     

    5 February 2018 | 3 min read

     

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    A nutritionist’s guide to choosing breakfast basics

    A nutritionist’s guide to choosing breakfast basics

    There are a few key things to look for (and be mindful of) when buying bread, cereal and yoghurt.

     

    29 January 2018 | 4 min read

     

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    Recipe: Simple sauerkraut

    Recipe: Simple sauerkraut

    One serious immunity booster.

     

    24 January 2018 | 0.5 min watch

     

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    Your Qs: Why do I still get pimples as an adult?

    Your Qs: Why do I still get pimples as an adult?

    You asked, we answered.

     

    19 January 2018 | 1 min read

     

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    The case for anti-inflammatory foods

    The case for anti-inflammatory foods

    It’s probably a term you’ve heard before – but what does it mean, really? We dig into the causes of inflammation and why we’re told to treat it with food.

     

    21 December 2017 | 2 min read

     

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    How to look after your gut

    How to look after your gut

    A healthy gut thrives on three things.

     

    21 December 2017 | 1 min read

     

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    Recipe: Zucchini fritters

    Recipe: Zucchini fritters

    So easy, so tasty.

     

    21 December 2017 | 0.5 min watch

     

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    Get your glow from the kitchen

    Get your glow from the kitchen

    What selfie filter? Up your intake of these foods and you’ll find radiant skin firmly on the menu.

     

    15 December 2017 | 3 min read

     

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    How to choose the best local seasonal produce this summer

    How to choose the best local seasonal produce this summer

    How can we make sure we’re cooking with the best seasonal produce? Our eat well ambassador James Colquhoun explains which ingredients are best now and where to look for them.

     

    14 December 2017 | 3 min read

     

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    Your Qs: When should I stop drinking coffee during the day?

    Your Qs: When should I stop drinking coffee during the day?

    You asked, we answered.

     

    14 December 2017 | 0.5 min read

     

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    Foods we’ll all be eating in 2018

    Foods we’ll all be eating in 2018

    It often seems like the next superfood comes out of nowhere, but there are some 2018 trends that James Colquhoun, our Eat well expert, can predict.

     

    14 December 2017 | 3 min read

     

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    6 super healthy festive drinks to get you through the silly season

    6 super healthy festive drinks to get you through the silly season

    More than just cocktails minus the booze, these simple drinks are designed with your health in mind – perfect for the typically alcohol-soaked festive holidays.

     

    13 December 2017 | 3 min read

     

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    Feel refreshed after the Christmas break

    Feel refreshed after the Christmas break

    There are simple steps you can take to avoid feeling sluggish, says James Colquhoun.

     

    13 December 2017 | 3.5 min read

     

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    4 ways to cook with turmeric this Christmas

    4 ways to cook with turmeric this Christmas

    Explore new ways to use turmeric in meals and drinks this Christmas.

     

    6 December 2017 | 4 min read

     

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    Recipe: Healthy fig and ice-cream dessert

    Recipe: Healthy fig and ice-cream dessert

    Yep, healthy, you read right.

     

    28 November 2017 | 2 min watch

     

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    How to create a veggie patch in the city

    How to create a veggie patch in the city

    You don’t have to go without a veggie patch just because you live in an urban location. You just have to get creative.

     

    24 November 2017 | 2.5 min read

     

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    7 protein-packed veggie dishes

    7 protein-packed veggie dishes

    From black bean quesadillas to lentil pasta, we’ve got your protein needs covered.

     

    23 November 2017 | 2.5 min read

     

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    Your Qs: Should I be fasting?

    Your Qs: Should I be fasting?

    You asked, we answered.

     

    27 October 2017 | 1 min read

     

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    What do the healthiest diets in the world look like?

    What do the healthiest diets in the world look like?

    They’re fresh, colourful and leisurely. So how can we inject this vitality into our own diets?

     

    24 October 2017 | 2 min read

     

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    Your Qs: How do I change my kid’s attitude to fruit and veg?

    Your Qs: How do I change my kid’s attitude to fruit and veg?

    You asked, we answered.

     

    20 October 2017 | 1 min read

     

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    Should we be eating less meat?

    Should we be eating less meat?

    We ask a dietitian and a couple of everyday Australians to share their meat-eating preferences.

     

    11 October 2017 | 5 min read

     

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    Update your barbecue spread for a fit footy final

    Update your barbecue spread for a fit footy final

    Because food and footy go together like Kath and Kim.

     

    27 September 2017 | 2 min read

     

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    Your Qs: Is celery calorie negative?

    Your Qs: Is celery calorie negative?

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