The beginning of a New Year means it’s often time for resolutions. These almost always include a health related change, such as ‘eating healthier’ or ‘losing weight’. However, all too often these drastic lifestyle modifications only last weeks, maybe even days. So, how can we set...
Summer time means warm weather and plenty of BBQ's. But it doesn't have to be the same old BBQ food, as our Glen Iris Dietitian has a picked an awesome recipe for you to try this summer. Barbecued haloumi & vegetable salad This summer salad recipe is...
After completing an event, or at the conclusion of a racing or competing season, athletes enter the off-season. This recovery phase allows time for repair, reflection, and rest, both physically and mentally. There are a number of nutritional considerations to be aware of during this time,...
Alex graduated from Monash University with a Master of Dietetics and a Bachelor of Nutrition Science to become an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD). She also completed a Bachelor of Applied Science at Deakin University, majoring in Psychology. Alex is particularly interested in Sports Nutrition; she is...
There is definitely something about eating foods that are in season. Perhaps it is instinctive as the weather changes so does the motivation to eat certain types of foods. There are many wonderful reasons to eat seasonal produce, not only does it provide more flavour, it...
For spring time we recommend this farro and salmon recipe, where the salmon is poached in a miso-infused broth with bites of tender asparagus and sautéed leeks. If you use farro that's labeled “pearled,” a faster-cooking farro, to make this recipe, start with a full cup...
Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken Nutritionist Georgia Walker has chosen this awesome slow cooker recipe to help warm you up during these winter months. Fun fact: A slow cooker set on low for an 8-hour day uses about the same amount of electricity as a light bulb! Ingredients 1 kg...
Have you noticed the endless amount of nutrition and diet advice floating around the news and social media lately? Fasting, fad diets, keto, the celery juice cleanse. It can be really difficult to know who to trust when it comes to nutrition or diet advice...
Chargrilled pumpkin and haloumi salad with chickpeas Our Glen Iris Dietitian has chosen this tasty salad recipe (via Sally Parker) for you to enjoy this Autumn. Ingredients: 800g Kent pumpkin, sliced 2 medium eggplants, cut into wedges 120g haloumi, sliced 2 teaspoons cumin 400g can no-added-salt chickpeas, rinsed, drained 2 oranges, peel and...
Enjoy this tasty recipe for summer, courtesy of Harriet Walker (SDA member) Ingredients 4 150g salmon portions (approx. 1200g) 2 tbs honey 2 tbs dark soy 2 lemons, juiced 1 cm grated ginger 100g quinoa 11/4Cups water 250g sweet potato 2 spring onions 200g broccoli 75g pine nuts 1 tbs olive oil Salt Method Pre-heat oven to 180C. Chop sweet potato into...