Jenny de Montalk

Jenny de Montalk

BA, GDipJourn, Editor

Jenny is on a mission to make healthy eating accessible to everyone. She believes that food is the glue that binds people together and loves nothing more than sharing a delicious meal with family and friends. Jenny’s background as a health reporter and a digital journalist has provided her with a strong journalistic ethic, and maintaining Healthy Food Guide’s reputation as a legitimate, trustworthy source of evidence-based nutrition advice is at the core of her work on the publication.

By Jenny de Montalk

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Chewing slowly may help with weight management

You may have heard that chewing slowly helps you maintain a healthy weight....

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Eat olive oil to keep your engine running longer

A regular intake of olive oil may help you live longer, reducing the...

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Top 5 health news stories of 2021

The news in 2021 was dominated by the ongoing COVID pandemic but Delta...

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Veggie-loving toddlers more likely to sleep through the night

If you want the toddler in your life to sleep through the night,...

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A third of first-year uni students face depression and anxiety

As many as one in three first-year university students have or will develop...

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Ultra-processed plant-based diet may increase depression risk

Vegans and vegetarians are thought to be more vulnerable to depression than the...

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Tea and coffee may lower stroke and dementia risk

Tea and coffee lovers have another great reason to enjoy their daily brew,...

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Bigger veg portions encourage kids to eat more of them

Want to get your kids eating more vegetables? Try filling up half their...

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Falls and fractures reduced by upping dairy intake

Eating more protein and calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yoghurt and cheese, may...

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Mild COVID symptoms worse in people with overweight or obesity

Overweight and obesity are already known to increase the risks of developing severe...

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Eating walnuts daily lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol

Eating walnuts daily may help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol, according to a recent study. Walnut...

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COVID spread at primary schools may be underestimated

Primary schools potentially contribute significantly to the spread of COVID-19, according to new...

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New biomarker may help with anorexia screening

Researchers have discovered a biomarker that may help with the diagnosis of the...

ADVICE

6 easy dishes using pantry staples

When it’s hard to get to the supermarket, you’re feeling unmotivated, or you’re...

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Higher fruit and veg intake may help teen mental health

Secondary school kids who eat a lot of vegetables and fruit may be...

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COVID vaccine: What to expect and how to prepare

If you’ve decided to take the step to help protect yourself and your...

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COVID vaccine: What to expect and how to prepare

If you’ve decided to take the step to help protect yourself and your...

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Anti-inflammatory diet may improve mental wellbeing – study

Eating a healthy diet is not just good for your body, it may...

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