Product Information
Special K – The Extended Selection
Dietitians have long been recommending Special K cereal to clients as a low fat, moderate fibre breakfast cereal option. This advice in no longer simple since Special K has extended their cereal line.
(Date published: 28/04/2014)
Can Pizza be a Healthy Take-Out Option?
Here we look at the tempting takeaway pizza and compare the new healthy options at a number of pizza chains to their original counterparts. We also compare a tasty homemade chicken and sundried tomato pizza, complete with recipe.
(Date published: 9/09/2013)
Porridge Pots and Sachets – The Easy Way to Warm Up at Breakfast
Nothing beats a nice warm bowl of porridge to warm you up before work or at your desk.. Enter the very convenient porridge cups and sachets.
(Date published: 19/08/2013)
Porridge Pots and Sachets – The Easy Way to Warm Up at Breakfast
Nothing beats a nice warm bowl of porridge to warm you up before work or at your desk.. Enter the very convenient porridge cups and sachets.
(Date published: 19/08/2013)
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)
Smith’s ‘Popped’ Potato Chips
Smith's have launched the latest in low fat potato chips, so how do they compare?
(Date published: 22/07/2013)
Which Soup Should You Warm up with this Winter?
Unfortunately we don’t always have time to make our own homemade soups, but luckily there is a huge variety of soups available in the supermarket. If you choose wisely, they are generally low in kilojoules, low in fat and contain a variety of vegetables and fibre sources.
(Date published: 24/06/2013)
Chobani Greek Yoghurt
(Date published: 8/11/2012)
How to Read a Nutrition Label
In December 2002, a food standards code was brought in to make it mandatory for most food labels to carry specific nutrient information. There are some exceptions such as food sold in small packages, food packaged in the presence of the purchaser, coffee and alcoholic beverages.
(Date published: 28/08/2012)
Product Review- The Great Bread Debate
What kind of bread is the best and is it worth the price? Read about some of the breads and look at a comparison.
(Date published: 1/08/2012)
Slippery Elm
When taken orally, this gel is thought to coat the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and produce soothing qualities.
(Date published: 23/07/2012)
Bread Slice Sizes on the Increase
(Date published: 9/07/2012)
Food For Health Muesli Product Review
Food For Health offer a range of wheat, sulphur, dairy and cane sugar free muesli varieties. They focus on supplying a high fibre, healthy breakfast muesli alternative.
(Date published: 7/06/2012)
Energy Drinks - To Drink or Not to Drink?
They are well marketed and popular with children and adults alike. But what are these caffeine laden drinks really doing to us and our children?
(Date published: 26/03/2012)
Chai Tea - Is it Good for You?
Chai Tea is a very popular tea/coffee substitute now days, but how does it really compare diet and health wise?
(Date published: 19/03/2012)
The Most healthy cereals on the market
Choosing a helathy cereal can be difficult, with so many different cereals to choose from!
(Date published: 31/01/2011)
Is there a Place for Sugar in a Healthy Diet?
Sugar can be found in many of the foods we eat, including healthy and not so healthy foods. It would be impossible to remove all the sugar from your diet and still maintain healthy variety, but there are definitely some sugar containing foods that are better choices than others.
(Date published: 23/11/2010)
Bulla Fruit Mini yoghurts
These small frozen yoghurts are a excellent after dinner snack and equal to only 45 calories or 188.40 Kilojoules per serve.
(Date published: 30/03/2009 8:51:00 PM)
CSR Smart
CSR Smart is a new product brought out by CSR as a replacement for sugar but has half the calories. It is a blend of sugar and sweeteners.
(Date published: 28/03/2005 2:55:00 PM)
Atkins Advantage Products
Many people following the Atkins diet are now able to purchase Atkins Advantage Products in Perth. We reviewed a number of these products and compared them to similar non Atkins advantage products.
(Date published: 4/01/2005 11:20:00 AM)
Arnotts™ Snack Right™ Fruit Slice
These biscuits claim to be 97% fat free and a good source of fibre. Both of these claims are correct, as seen in the nutrition information table. These biscuits also have a Low Glycaemic Index, meaning they provide a source of sustained energy.
(Date published: 19/06/2003)
Frozen Fish review
New additions to the Frozen Food Section of Your Supermarket
(Date published: 12/06/2003)
Mountain Bread
Mountain bread is a great substitute for bread, particularly if you are trying to watch your weight. It comes in a variety of flavours from wheat, rye, corn etc. one slice is equal to 1 slice of commercial bread but you can spread it with a filling, top with salad and roll it up. It can make a substantial and filling meal.
(Date published: 6/06/2003)
Cadbury Light Vanilla Ice Cream vs Bulla Fruit ’n Yoghurt Frozen Yoghurt
Ever wondered which was better – reduced fat ice cream or frozen yoghurt?
(Date published: 1/05/2003 6:52:00 PM)
Hans Strassburg 97% Fat Free with essential Omega-3
This is one of a range of new low fat cold meats on the market. Hans is adding an additional selling point with its claim of adding essential Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
(Date published: 4/02/2003 2:23:00 PM)
Brownes Heart Plus
This milk has been supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to help reduce blood pressure and blood lipids/fats.
(Date published: 29/01/2003)
Flora Pro-active Margarine
This margarine has been supplemented with plant sterols. One twenty gram serve per day has been clinically proven to reduce blood cholesterol by reducing cholesterol uptake or absorption.
(Date published: 22/01/2003)
Pura Boost Milk
This product is high in Calcium, Vitamin D, Folate and Phosphorus. It is also lower in fat than Hilo milk.
(Date published: 15/01/2003)
Arnott’s Vita-Weat
This is a relatively low fat biscuit product with a Niacin content of 20 % of the RDI (recommended dietary intake).
(Date published: 8/01/2003)
Pura Tone No Fat Milk
This is a fresh or long life product that has no significant fat. It has a higher protein and calcium content than full cream milk.
(Date published: 2/01/2003 10:54:00 AM)
MeadowLea Hi-Omega Margarine
Due to the remarkable health benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids, many products are now being fortified. Hi- Omega Margarine is one of these products. It can be used in cooking and has a good flavour. It has the same energy value as all regular margarines and isn’t as expensive as the plant sterol ones. You needn’t consume as much to be of benefit. We would recommend this product.
(Date published: 19/12/2002 11:37:00 AM)