How to choose fruit-based snacks
There’s an emergence of fruit (and nut)-based bars, balls and bites in the...
Storing fresh produce
How to store fruit and vegetables for maximum nutrition.
Garlic
Store in a cool,...
Try this: Matcha
What is it?
Matcha is powdered green tea. It has been traditionally consumed for...
Smart staple: Flaxseeds
Used whole, ground or pressed into an oil, these little seeds can really...
This vs that: Olive oil and coconut oil
Two popular oils compared: here’s what’s in a tablespoon of each.
How to boost your iron
Getting enough iron is key to performing at our best, ensuring we’re high...
How much energy is in that snack bar?
Individually packaged snack bars are convenient to put in your handbag, car, desk...
Try this: Kombucha
What is it?
Kombucha is a fermented tea that is very slightly effervescent. We’re...
Smart staple: Polenta
Polenta, also known as cornmeal, is ground corn. Like other grains, polenta is...
This vs that: Breakfast cereals
We see how two popular breakfast cereals stack up.
We’ve compared 45g serves (three...
How much sodium is in that soup?
There’s nothing nicer than a warming soup on cold days. There are plenty...
Shopping for foods with more protein
Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissue and in...
Try this: Fresh turmeric
Looking a bit like ginger (its close relative) but with bright orange flesh,...
Vege power to the max
The nutrients in veges can sometimes be lost during the cooking process. Try...
How much energy is in those crackers?
Crackers are easy to munch on and often, before we know it, the...