Margaret Allman-Farinelli

So-called ‘healthier’ fast food chains are misleading consumers with claims their foods are lower in salt, sugar and fat than their traditional fast food counterparts. from www.shutterstock.com.au

‘Healthy’ fast food chains not living up to their claims

With the “eating-to-go” habit here to stay, healthier fast food chains have an important role to play in ensuring healthy food options are available.
Eating a variety of food means you get all the macronutrients, vitamins and minerals your body needs for healthy functioning. katherine of chicago/Flickr

The exclusive on exclusion diets

As a dietitian, I’ve often wondered what makes Australians embrace fad diets with such zeal. Of course, the lure of instant success and the so-called “science” behind such diets can sound very convincing…
Researchers can now explain exactly how Popeye got superhuman strength from spinach. Marius Watz

Popeye vindicated – why spinach is good for you

Researchers have finally caught up with the wisdom of mothers, who, for decades have been coaxing their children to eat spinach. We know this leafy green is a good source of folate, a very important B…

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