Healthy Food Guide

Healthy Food Guide is a monthly magazine that makes it easy for anyone to make healthy eating choices. Every issue contains practical advice from expert dieticians and nutritionists, dozens of tips and ideas to help consumers and those with special diets choose the right products at the supermarket. Plus a month’s worth of healthy recipes, all with a complete nutritional analysis showing kilojoules, fat, protein, carbohydrate, sodium and more.

Welcome

Healthy Food Guide

Why you can trust healthy food

Ask the expert… Jess Burvill

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Managing food sensitivities • Feeling off after eating certain foods? You might think it's a food allergy, but could it be an intolerance or sensitivity? Knowing the difference is key for feeling better and avoiding unnecessary restrictions.

COLLAGEN are supplements worth the hype? • Collagen is growing in popularity as a supplement, with all sorts of accompanying claims. Nutrition research scientist Tim Crowe and dietitian Katrina Pace sort the wheat from the chaff

The best exercise for your age • It’s never too late to start working on your fitness and enjoying the myriad benefits that come with it. Here are some ideas around what to focus on, depending on your life stage.

5 common mistakes exercisers make • Are the foods you’re eating complementing your exercise efforts? Registered nutritionist Claire Turnbull looks at food mistakes exercisers can make and how to make the most of all that hard work.

9 SIGNS OF inflammation and how to fight it • Inflammation is a normal bodily function that protects us against disease and infection, but when it becomes chronic it can play havoc on the body. Here’s what to look for and what can help.

Autumn fare

Gluten-free vegan warming delights • Gluten free, meat free and stress free! These hearty plant-based delights will satisfy tummies and tastebuds as the nights grow cooler

Taste the Med... • These vegie delights are a celebration of seasonal produce, the Mediterranean way! It's the best of autumn on a plate

Meal for one • Dig into a tasty Mexican-style chicken and rice for a quick ‘n crunchy lunch or dinner

Pasta perfection • It's a meal in one – dish! Cheesy oven-baked pasta is a perennial family favourite

5 pm panic! • Gluten free? No problem! These recipes cover all the bases on busy weeknights

Take a can of kidney beans... • Healthwise, beans can't be beat! These simply irresistible recipes will have you lovin' on legumes ...

Tummy-friendly

shopping news • Our dietitian scours the shelves to find the tastiest healthy foods in-store now.

Cholesterol lowering foods • Help keep your cholesterol in check by enjoying a variety of heart-healthy foods rich in fibre, healthy fats and plant sterols.

Dessert • Craving an indulgent dessert after dinner? Healthy Food Guide shows you how to make your classic dessert healthier.

Gluten-free cereal • Gluten off the menu? No need to skip breakfast cereal! Healthy Food Guide dietitians show you what to look for.

HOW MUCH calcium IS IN dairy alternatives? • If you’ve swapped dairy for dairy alternatives, follow these shopping tips from our dietitian to ensure you don’t miss out on essential nutrients.

Your gluten-free meal plan • Get planning with our delicious and nutritious menu!

How much do I need to eat? • Every recipe in HFG is nutritionally analysed so you can devise a daily meal plan that falls within the recommended nutrition intake guidelines (see table below).

References

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