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10 mega-trends in healthy eating

Home cooking, sustainability, mini luxuries, food allergies, wholegrains, super foods and trans fats take centre stage for 2010. What's hot and on the rise in the world of diets, nutrition and healthy lifestyle? Here's my take on what's taking off...

Product Snapshot: Almond milk pros and cons

mammal, not a plant. Here are the pros and cons of this particular plant mylk. Pros No dairy, so helpful if you have dairy allergies or are lactose intolerant. Good for both allergies to milk AND soy. With only 2 grams per 100 mL, it is low in fat with...

Meal kits for busy women

They can get expensive. After all, they’ve done the planning and shopping for you. They can’t cater for all the different allergies and unusual food exclusions such as no pistachio nuts or no strawberries. You have to have ALL the pantry staples needed...

Seven additives you don’t need to worry about

into a layer of oil and a layer of the rest, would you? However, if the lecithin is derived from soy then those with soy allergies should avoid it. Where you’ll find it Margarine; mustards; soups and sauces; chocolate and packet cake mixes. 5. Pectin...

Detox diets and detoxing

is touted to improve a whole range of common conditions such as indigestion, heartburn, poor immunity, fatigue, headaches, allergies, muscle aches and even acne, dry skin and puffiness under eyes. What lures most women in is the promise of weight loss,...

Product Review: Love Beets

need to be refrigerated even before you open them and they also contain preservatives so check the label if you have food allergies or sensitivities. Love beetroot in cookery Beetroot juice has gained popularity since Paralympic athlete and gold...

Product Snapshot: Sanitarium’s Fibre Start Drink

wind, bloating and abdominal pain in certain people. As it contains almonds and soy, this is NOT for those with nut or soy allergies. Nutrition panel from the pack Nutrient Per serve 250 mL Per 100 mL Energy kJ Cal 625 150 250 60 Protein, g 5.3 2.1 Fat...

Product Snapshot: Macro Snack Bites

to 10 per cent of your daily intake for fibre. are gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free, which is good for those with allergies. have a 4.5 Health Star Rating. Cons These balls don’t taste very sweet. While this didn’t turn me off the product, I feel...

Product Snapshot: Well Naturally, No Sugar Added, Cereal Bars

nuts (even the currant one has cashews), they’re probably off limits for school lunch boxes. Not for those with nut allergies Ingredients: (From Ingredient List on back) Almond, Sesame Seed, Linseed: Nuts 28% (almonds 9.3%, peanuts, cashews),...

Eat to beat anxiety, depression and other mental problems

or no existing therapy. This ModiMedDiet Pyramid was created by dietitian and Ph D candidate Rachelle S Opie Anyone with allergies, diet exclusions (vegetarianism/veganism) or aversions to foods was excluded from the study. This SMILES trial was based...

Product Snapshot: San Remo Pulse Pasta

With so many people having wheat and gluten allergies and pasta being such a staple around Aussie dinner tables, it’s timely to see some new pasta offerings around. You can buy pasta based on spelt (an ancient grain but not gluten-free), brown rice,...

Product snapshot: Hemp seeds now here!

virtually no sodium, which is good. Finally, it is free from soy, dairy and gluten, making it attractive for those with allergies. Hemp seed oil Hemp seed oil is 100 per cent total fat and is extracted from the seeds. Hemp Foods Australia tell me they...

Product Snapshot: Veggie Chips

can be recognised They’re all free of gluten, nut, egg and dairy, making them suitable for coeliacs or those with allergies/intolerances. VEGE Natural Chips are made from cassava, a South American vegetable similar to a yam, and tapioca flour (the...

Should your kids be taking multi-vitamins?

help at times. This includes fussy eaters who omit whole groups of foods such as meat or vegetables, and children with allergies (e.g. dairy intolerance) who can miss out on particular nutrients such as calcium. Vegetarians may need additional iron and...

Product review: Like Milk

that protein. Who would this product be suitable for? Anyone needing a lactose-free diet and/or those who have nut or soy allergies. It is also suitable for IBS sufferers as it’s low in oligosaccharides. Like Milk is a good source of protein and B12 for...

Food allergy or intolerance? Here’s a handy hint

allow you to keep up with the latest developments in food regulation. Stay informed If you or your family members have allergies or food intolerances, then it pays to be fully informed. These free government services allow you to do this and could be a...

Product Snapshot: Woolworths Soft wraps with 65% less carb

acid Any allergens? These wraps contain gluten and soy flour so not suitable for anyone on a gluten-free diet or with allergies to wheat or soy. More details here. Price These wraps cost $5.00 for a pack of five. This is on a par with Mission lower carb...

Product review: Lite n' Easy

You’ll get your 5 vegetables and 2 fruits a day. Who should try this product? If you have coeliac disease or food allergies, Lite n’ Easy is not suitable. But Lite n’ Easy does offer a range of dinners made without added gluten, and a range without...

Product Review: HelloFresh Meals

eat the freshest first up in the week. You can’t customise the meals to exclude things like pork (Muslim, Jewish) or fish (allergies) or order a special diet e.g. gluten-free. It’s still fairly mainstream (which suits me) but may not others. My rating...