Articles tagged with: guidelines

What are the new US Dietary Guidelines?

17 February 2016 by Catherine Saxelby

What are the new US Dietary Guidelines?

The US Dietary Guidelines 2015-2020 8th edition were released in January 2016 . These guidelines differ from previous ones in that they focus on “eating patterns and their food and nutrient characteristics” instead of “individual dietary components such as food groups and nutrients” because “people do not eat food groups and nutrients in isolation but rather in combination, and the totality of the diet forms an overall eating pattern.”

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Australian Dietary Guidelines 2013

18 February 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

Australian Dietary Guidelines 2013

Eating a healthy, balanced diet based on whole foods can help us achieve optimal health throughout life. But knowing exactly what to...

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5 healthy and satisfying lunches to take to work

11 February 2013 by Catherine Saxelby

5 healthy and satisfying lunches to take to work

I find it pays to plan for the week ahead especially if you’re trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. On a Sunday...

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The

21 July 2012 by Catherine Saxelby

The "Companion" from Catherine Saxelby

Catherine Saxelby's Complete Food and Nutrition Companion - The Ultimate A-Z Guide. This book contains over 500 entries on 400 pages...

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Dietary Guidelines revision 2011

18 December 2011 by Catherine Saxelby

Dietary Guidelines revision 2011

The Dietary Guidelines - spelling out what foods Australians should eat - are being updated to reflect the latest knowledge on...

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5 reasons why I'm in favour of The Tick

14 June 2011 by Catherine Saxelby

5 reasons why I'm in favour of The Tick

Do you look for the red-and-white “Tick” of approval when you shop?  Is it really giving you the healthiest choice on the...

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