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1 Dish 5 Ways: Cabbage Salad

Comments 1 August 21, 2013 Healthy Eating

I’m so excited to share this one with you because it shows clearly when you are too busy – you can still eat well!  Try making something as simple as this CABBAGE SALAD – it is so versatile – you can eat it hot or cold! This CABBAGE SALAD is even quicker if you make […]

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Obesity Prevention: It’s kitchen skills according to the AMA!

Comments 0 August 14, 2013 Get Organized

Yesterday I had the privilege of being interviewed in the studio by Tim Cox on 612 ABC Brisbane – following the Australian Medical Association (AMA) president Steve Hambleton saying that busy lifestyles and living arrangements are leading many people to eat too much fast food, which is having a BIG impact on our health – chronic disease […]

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When to start meal planning: Guest Post

Comments 0 July 24, 2013 Get Organized

This is a guest post I wrote for the fantastic Australian based website Stay At Home Mum all about Meal Planning. The secret to getting organised with meal planning has just as much do to with WHAT you going to eat, as to HOW you approach it.   It’s time to get systems up and running […]

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What’s the GO with GMO? Genetically Modified Foods

Comments 2 July 14, 2013 What's In Our Food
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Genetically Modified (GM) Foods is a very controversial topic but it is one that is worth exploring.  And I know I am not alone in this!  A  nationwide survey on Australians’ attitudes to food by Australian consumer research group, Roy Morgan Research, revealed that 52 per cent of Australians said they will not buy genetically modified […]

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Revamp Your Leftovers: Guest Post

Comments 0 July 10, 2013 Meal Planning
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This is a guest post I wrote for the fantastic Australian based website Stay At Home Mum all about Meal Planning. Are you bored to tears by your usual 10 dinners on high-rotation?  Revamps as we like to call it (rather than leftovers), is a brilliant way to get on top of your weekly menu, […]

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Additive Alert App

Comments 8 June 26, 2013 Tools and Products

Have you downloaded the Additive Alert App? This simple mobile app is so easy to use. It allows you to search for Australian and New Zealand food additives – by number AND name! The additive data has been compiled from Additive Alert: Your Guide to Safer Shopping written by Julie Eady. The app was developed […]

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Meal Planning Tips to Save Money: Guest Post

Comments 0 June 19, 2013 Meal Planning
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This is a guest post I wrote for the fantastic Australian based website Stay At Home Mum all about Meal Planning. Growing up I developed an understanding of food and appreciating its value – in dollar terms and how it helps to bring people together, sharing what you have, and creating simple fuss-free food.  I’m […]

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Lunchbox Muffins

Comments 0 June 16, 2013 Recipes: Lunches
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I find an important part of making low additive eating easy is being organised. A great way to do that is making just one or a few snacks at home and putting them in the freezer. So, here is a very forgiving recipe for you to try out! It is based on a Failsafe recipe […]

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Lunchbox Rolled Oat Bars

Comments 0 June 16, 2013 Recipes: Lunches
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This is a super quick recipe that you can make while you eat your breakfast – I’m not joking it is seriously that quick.   It is very much like ANZAC biscuits… hmmm need to make another batch!       Print Lunchbox Rolled Oat Bars Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  20 mins Total […]

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Meal Planning For Healthy Living: Guest Post

Comments 1 June 12, 2013 Meal Planning
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This is a guest post I wrote for the fantastic Australian based website Stay At Home Mum all about Meal Planning. As a Home Economist I have worked with all sorts of mums with all sorts of kids in all sorts of situations, and you know what – there are some issues common to all […]

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