We all know it’s important – but why should we eat protein? We did a little research and have put together five top reasons to enjoy this vital food group. #1 Protein is an essential part of fuelling brain cells, muscles, skin, hair and nails which are all protein-based body parts. When we con...
Super simple to throw together, these little protein balls are the perfect Sunday afternoon activity to set up your healthy eating goals for the week. They are naturally sweetened, packed with healthy fats from cashews and tahini and a little protein to ward of those cravings until lunch/dinner time...
We all have moments where wish we knew things sooner, especially with topics as broad as nutrition. So, it’s comforting to know that even the experts have often learned the hard or long way. Australia’s leading nutrition experts reveal what they wished they knew 10 years ago in a kind of nutri...
Which milk alternative is more nutritious: almond, soy, coconut or cashew? “It varies based on the company,” said Sara Haas, a dietitian speaking on behalf of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “I encourage people to be label readers.” Vegans and others may prefer to drink a plant-based milk al...
One piece of advice often given to dieters is to eat until you reach satiety — that is, until you feel full. The problem is that different foods can have vastly different effects on hunger and satiety. For example, 200 calories of chicken breast may make you feel full, but it could take 500 calories...
