Fat & Cholesterol
Quick Curries this Winter
A curry is a great winter meal that can be packed full of a variety of vegetables and lean meats.
(Date published: 29/07/2013)
Wholegrains and Resistant Starch - Are They Both Just Fibres?
Here we look at wholegrains and resistant starch as fibres....what do they do and why should we be eating them?
(Date published: 13/03/2012)
Reducing Fat Intake - a New Years Resolution
Fat is essential to good health, however too much of it can give rise to a number of health problems. Here are some tips on reducing fat in your diet.
(Date published: 10/01/2012)
Plant Sterols – Are the benefits worth the cost?
Plant sterols definately have some great health benefits, but do the new plant sterol enriched products live up to their high prices?
(Date published: 12/11/2011)
Cut Out the Cholesterol in Your Trolley
Understanding cholesterol and knowing how to shop wisely can be difficult as many food labels are confusing and contradictory.Let us help you!
(Date published: 7/12/2010)
Plant Sterols
What are plant sterols, and how can they help to lower cholesterol?
(Date published: 29/11/2010)
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that have many beneficial effects on your health. Omega-3 fatty acids come from marine, animal and plant sources, and you should try to include a range of these sources in your daily diet.
(Date published: 15/04/2010)
How much fat is too much?
The Australian Dietary guidelines say we should reduce our fat to no more than 30% of the total kilojoules.
(Date published: 29/03/2010)
Making Better Restaurant Choices
In today’s fast paced world, families are often eating out 2 to 3 times or more a week. Many young singles and couples rely solely on take away and restaurant meals for both lunch and dinner on a daily bases. With this ‘eating out of the home’ schedule many people are going to miss out valuable nutrients if restaurants and take away chains don’t offer healthier options with a higher portion of vegetables and salads.
(Date published: 23/03/2010)
Skimming off the Fat
In the last of the series on fat, Peggy looks at ways of cutting back the fat in our daily diet, and includes a recipe for delicious low fat muffins.
(Date published: 29/09/1999)
Watch out for hidden fat
Not all the fat we consume easy to spot. This week Peggy looks at ways to reduce fat in cooking.
(Date published: 22/09/1999)