Healthy eating
Kids can love vegies, spice and, yes, even chilli – if only we let them, says Stephanie Alexander
Children are more than willing to “roll up their sleeves” in the kitchen and garden, the food writer, educator and former restaurateur believes.
- Megan Johnston
A dietitian ranks 10 popular supermarket mueslis from the healthiest to the hell-no
From nutty to toasted and fruity, and everything in between, which muesli product comes out on top? Susie Burrell breaks it down.
- Susie Burrell
Revealed: The secrets of a perfect desk lunch (or food court order if you forgot to pack one)
Nutrition experts share their strategies and recipe ideas for a balanced, satiating and exciting midday meal.
- Rachel Rabkin Peachman
Want to increase body temperature without turning on the heater? Eat these foods
Heating bills through the roof? Incorporate more of these dietitian-approved foods into your diets to help raise your body temperature from the inside out.
- Susie Burrell
A five-star rating means it’s healthy, right? It’s not that simple
Star symbols on food products are common on supermarket products, from 0.5 to five full stars. And how much should you rely on them?
- Susie Burrell
16 small changes to your diet that will help you live longer
From savoury breakfasts to sardines, these life-lengthening diet tweaks could give your health the boost it needs.
- Emily Craig
Does chicken soup really fix a cold? A dietitian weighs up six common winter ailment myths
From dosing up on vitamin C to starving a fever, many of us still turn to old beliefs when we’re feeling unwell. Are any of them supported by evidence, and if so, which ones?
- Susie Burrell
Why more young people are being diagnosed with bowel cancer – and how to reduce your risk
One in nine bowel cancer cases in Australia are now in people under the age of 50, with early research suggesting this may be linked to our modern diets and lifestyle.
- Susie Burrell
One thing about our protein eating habits we’re getting all wrong
Protein-rich food products are suddenly everywhere. So how do nutritional guidelines differ for different genders and age groups?
- Susie Burrell
These simple fibre-rich recipes will give the whole family a health kick
Packed with wholesome ingredients, these dishes contain everything you need to improve gut health. And they taste great, too.
- Sarah Pound