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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Healthy Food Guide

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Ask the expert… Jess Burvill

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

Extra iron? No problem! • food allergy update | MSG vs sodium | food addiction

Can you be ADDICTED to food ? • Can food cravings really be called an addiction? And are some foods more addicting than others? Nutrition science researcher Tim Crowe finds out.

10 food allergy myths BUSTED • Food allergies and intolerances are widespread but still poorly understood by most of the public. Health writer Karen Fittall sorts out the fact from fiction.

EAT IN TUNE with HUNGER & FULLNESS • Listening to hunger and fullness signals is the foundation of healthy eating. For those of us brought up to eat everything on our plate, it can be tricky to tune in to these signals.

MSG VS sodium • MSG and salt are poorly understood when it comes to our health. Senior chemistry lecturer Nathan Kilah shares everything you need to know.

May matters • taste of Thailand | your favourites, made better | gluten-free goodies

Tonight: chicken! • Versatile chicken always goes down a treat. These two winning dinners make the most of this protein-rich favourite.

Please WITH PEAS • Easily overlooked, the humble frozen pea is a protein-packed nutritional powerhouse. These dishes give them the star status they deserve!

Meal for one • Got five? Turn your leftovers into something special! This super salad is quick, economical and fibre packed.

Taste of Thai • Fresh and zingy, you can't beat our Thai classics. Bonus: they're healthy!

Favourites made better • Why choose between indulging and sticking to your health goals when you can have both?

5 pm panic! • Allergy friendly never tasted so good! These quick, tasty meals are all free of gluten and dairy.

Treats to tempt • These gluten-free goodies are just the thing to ward off the afternoon tummy-rumbles

Little veg packs a big punch • guide to GF bread | post-workout snacks | upgrade my Thai meal

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

YOUR GUIDE TO Gluten-free bread • You can still enjoy toast and sandwiches on a gluten-free diet!

10 OF THE BEST Post-workout snacks • Refuel and recover after your workout with carbs to replenish glycogen stores and protein to help your muscles recover.

HOW MUCH fibre IN crackers • Love crackers? Our dietitian guides you through making a healthier choice.

UPGRADE MY... Asian-fusion takeaway meal • Renowned for its fresh ingredients, Asian cuisine is a firm favourite for eating out and takeaway. We show you how to upgrade a classic Asian-fusion meal without sacrificing taste.

Your gluten-free meal plan • Get planning with our deliciously nourishing gluten-free menu!

How much do I need to eat? • Every recipe in HFG is nutritionally analysed so you can devise a daily meal plan that falls within the recommended nutrition intake guidelines (see table below).

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TOP 10 takeaways • Healthy Food Guide’s size may be small, but the pages are packed with science-backed advice you can trust. Here are 10 key...