Smart Nutrition Notes

Lighter choices when eating out
Lighter Choices: Smarter Swaps When Eating Out
Craving fast food but don't want the calories? You can make almost any menu a healthier one. Here's how to lighten up drinks, salads, wraps and desserts — plus everyday... Read more...
Ways to cope with PMS bloating
7 Ways to Cope With PMS Bloating
Bloating is one of the most dreaded PMS symptoms. With these 7 simple, practical tips — from cutting fizzy drinks to eating more protein — you can ease it every... Read more...
A gentle self-check on your relationship with food
Are You Obsessive About Dieting? A Gentle Self-Check
Do you control your eating, or do food and calories control you? This gentle self-check helps you understand your relationship with food — and know when it's worth reaching out... Read more...
The benefits of cloves
The Unique Benefits of Cloves
Once as precious as gold, cloves are antioxidant-rich and support digestion, oral health and steadier blood sugar. Here's what this remarkable spice can do — and how to use it... Read more...
Foods to cut back on as you get older
5 Foods to Cut Back On As You Get Older
As metabolism slows and the body changes with age, a few foods are worth easing out of your diet. Here are 5 to watch once you're in your 50s —... Read more...
Mesquite, the tree of life
Mesquite: The Mysterious “Tree of Life”
Known to the Pima people as the "Tree of Life," mesquite gives us a sweet, protein- and fibre-rich flour that keeps you full and helps steady blood sugar. Here's how... Read more...
Regaining control over appetite
How to Regain Control Over Your Appetite
Start a diet every Monday only to lose the battle with evening hunger? You can take charge of your food choices again. Here's how to regain control of your appetite. Read more...
White tea, the magic elixir
White Tea: The Magic Elixir
The least-processed of all teas, white tea keeps its antioxidants and phytochemicals beautifully intact. Here's what this gentle, antioxidant-rich brew can do for you. Read more...
Camu camu, the Amazon superfruit
Camu Camu: The Amazon's Vitamin C Powerhouse
Camu camu packs dozens of times more vitamin C than an orange. Here's what this antioxidant-rich Amazonian berry offers — for immunity, skin, and overall wellbeing — and how to... Read more...
Healthy eating self-test quiz
Are You Really Eating Healthily? A 10-Minute Self-Test
Take this quick 10-minute quiz to find out how healthy your habits really are — then see what your score says and where to focus next. Read more...
Nutrigenomics and personalised nutrition
Nutrigenomics: Let Your Genes Shape Your Diet
No two of us are the same — so why should one diet fit everyone? Genetic testing can reveal what your body actually needs, helping you lose weight for good... Read more...
How to lose belly fat
How to Lose Belly Fat: A Dietitian's Guide
Belly fat isn't just an aesthetic worry — it raises real health risks. Here are 6 evidence-informed steps to help reduce fat around your middle. Read more...