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Dietitian’s guide

Seven winter fruit and vegetables a dietitian always has in her crisper

Stop taking apples, carrots, cauliflower and other untrendy fruit and veg for granted – they pack more of a nutritional punch than you may realise.

  • Susie Burrell
Food cravings can have several underlying causes.

Craving certain foods? A dietitian explains why (and how to curb those annoying urges)

Susie Burrell explains why so many of us have those nagging thoughts, and how to manage them.

  • Susie Burrell
Kmart's inexpensive pull chopper.

The $7.50 kitchen gadget dietitian Susie Burrell swears by

Five experts reveal the time-saving gear they rely on daily to prep wholesome, nutritious meals without the fuss.

  • Ardyn Bernoth
Beans means cheap, nutritious meal.

Seven canned foods under $3 that a dietitian always has in her trolley

Dietitian Susie Burrell peels back the tin lid on the healthiest and best value convenience foods to have on hand at all times.

  • Susie Burrell
Danielle Alvarez’ tomato and basil poached eggs with crusty bread.

A dietitian’s easy tweaks to make your favourite egg breakfast dishes even healthier

Not all egg dishes are created nutritionally equal, but with a few simple tweaks you can enjoy cafe-style indulgence – without blowing your health goals.

  • Susie Burrell
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Edamame are one of the few legumes that contain “complete” protein.

Nine dietitian-approved whole foods that pack a surprising protein punch

When it comes to boosting protein intake, skip the ultra-processed bars and supermarket snacks, and look for these healthy whole foods instead.

  • Susie Burrell
We should aim for at least 30g of fibre each day.

10 simple ways to strengthen your immune system ahead of cold and flu season

Winter is just around the corner, so now’s the time to tweak our daily food and lifestyle habits to make sure our immune system is working its best.

  • Susie Burrell
The higher the percentage of cocoa, the lower the sugar content of chocolate, explaining the bitterness.

Is dark chocolate actually healthy (and is a square a day OK)? A dietitian explains

Dark chocolate comes in a wide variety of options, so it’s worth taking a closer look at the ingredient list to really understand the nutritional differences.

  • Susie Burrell
Spud Lite potatoes have 25 per cent less carbohydrates than regular potatoes.

How to pick the best potatoes for your health (and how to cook them)

Yes, you can (and should) include potatoes as part of a healthy diet – you just have to know how to prepare them, says dietitian Susie Burrell.

  • Susie Burrell

The dietitian’s pick of frozen supermarket chips (and the ones to skip)

Shoestring, wedges, gems or sweet potato? When it comes to frozen fries, not all are created equal.

  • Susie Burrell