Healthy Food Guide

Healthy Food Guide is a monthly magazine that makes it easy for anyone to make healthy eating choices. Every issue contains practical advice from expert dieticians and nutritionists, dozens of tips and ideas to help consumers and those with special diets choose the right products at the supermarket. Plus a month’s worth of healthy recipes, all with a complete nutritional analysis showing kilojoules, fat, protein, carbohydrate, sodium and more.

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Ask the expert… Min Saw

news bites • STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST IN HEALTH NEWS AND PRACTICAL LIVING TIPS.

Emotions in the way of weight loss? • baby food bluff | Christmas myths | dealing with psoriasis

Is FOOD TRAUMA getting in the way of your HEALTH GOALS? • The beliefs and criticisms we’re exposed to in childhood can have a lasting impact on our relationship with and behaviours around food. Dietitian Susie Burrell digs into what food trauma is — and how to avoid it.

FESTIVE season myths UNWRAPPED • Some of the received ‘wisdom’ handed out at Christmas is at best misleading and at worst potentially dangerous. Dietitian Juliette Kellow dispels the season’s most common food and drink myths to help you stay healthy and happy over the holidays.

CAN diet HELP EASE psoriasis SYMPTOMS? • Some conditions can force us to review our lifestyle. Healthy Food Guide takes a look at how diet changes helped one woman cope with psoriasis flare-ups.

Food marketing TRAPS FOR FAMILIES TO DODGE • Infant food marketing claims may distract parents from what’s really in the ingredients. Academic researchers Sally Mackay and Jane Martin reveal how parents are being influenced by food targeted at our little ones.

Bring on Christmas - and it’s healthier than ever! • mocktails made easy | healthy festive fare | no-fuss weeknight meals

Mocktail HOUR! • Perfect for sipping, sharing and feeling good – it's happy hour without the hangover!

Festive fare for special diets • Expecting vegan or gluten-free guests? Take the stress out of catering with these delicious Christmas dinner solutions for special diets

Fridge raid • Give the odds and ends in your vegie drawer a second chance by experimenting with these versatile recipes

Christmas FOR TWO • Skipping the crowd this year? Make it an extra special table for two instead

5 pm panic! • These fast ’n’ filling salad, pasta and beef noodle dinners have got summer sorted.

Tired of crying in the kitchen? • sugar on your salad? | hip sips and no hangovers | sushi swaps that slay

shopping news • Our dietitian scours the shelves to find the tastiest healthy foods in-store now.

10 OF THE BEST Alcohol-free beverages • Sunny days and good company call for drinks everyone can enjoy. Bubbly, zesty or fruity, these alcohol-free options are perfect for sharing the cheers.

How much sugar in salad dressings? • Dressing is a great way to help make salad delicious, and anything that encourages us to eat more veg is a plus. Some can be higher in sugar than you’d expect, so if that's a concern for you, here’s what to look for.

Dip right in: Your guide to choosing dips • Whether you’re hosting friends, prepping lunchboxes or trying to eat more fruits and vegies, the right dip can make all the difference

UPGRADE MY... Sushi meal • Sushi is a popular go-to lunch for busy work days. Dietitian Jess Burvill shares simple ways to make great choices when picking your favourite Japanese takeout

Your vibrant summer meal plan •...