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Cutting Carbs Jemma O'Hanlon TV Dietitian

carbs

We’ve often been told to avoid carbs to lose weight, but do we need to cut carbs to be healthy?

gut health grocery list

It’s all the rage right now, but what exactly is gut health and what are some inexpensive and unexpected foods that boost our gut health?

Healthy Snacking Jemma O'Hanlon Media Dietitian

how to snack smart at the supermarket

You’re at the supermarket and you want to make some smart snack choices. But how do you tell whether a packaged food is actually healthy?

how to eat your way to a better mood

We’ve all experienced it. That moment when you get home from work, you’re absolutely starving, irritable, and have a very short fuse. An argument erupts with your partner over the tiniest little thing, and then, you have something to eat. Soon enough, you’re sincerely regretting those words spoken in a state of hanger.

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will meal replacements help me lose weight?

It’s that time of the year, we’re back from holidays, the kids are back at school and Aussies are looking to supercharge their health. The question that I’m answering today is whether meal replacements (shakes, soups, bars) are a healthy way to lose weight.

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what to do with leftover holiday chocolate

Looking to get back on track after a big holiday season? Here are my tips when chocolate is still lingering…

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how to pack a healthy lunchbox

It’s back to school time, so let’s talk lunchboxes! Here are my top tips for getting the lunchbox balance right…

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save big on food

With rising food costs, it’s hard not to feel the pinch when it comes to our grocery bill. Find out how you can save BIG on food with my 10 tips.

A Haigh's dark chocolate Easter egg sitting on a window sill on a sunny day with trees in the background

how to get over your post Easter slump

Easter is a wonderful time to connect with family and friends but often it can be easy to fall into the trap of indulging in too much chocolate. If you’re feeling a little sorry for yourself after a big long weekend of treats, here’s how to get back on track.

how to have your chocolate and stay on track this easter

Of course it's ok to have a little Easter treat and we all can enjoy a little bit of chocolate once and a while. So how do you get the balance right? Here are my 5 top tips.

two tips to stay on track this christmas

If I was given a dollar for every time I’ve been asked how to stay on track over the silly season, I think I'd be doing pretty well for myself! Of course, this time of year is challenging for all of us. So I wanted to share my top 2 tips to stay on track. If there's nothing else you do, I want you to keep these things in mind.

Seven Self Care Tips To Stay Sane In Lockdown

Ah, lockdown. It’s tough. No, let me rephrase that. It’s BLOODY tough. But through all the blood, sweat and tears, there have been plenty of silver linings. And even chatting to friends lately, it seems we’ve all found our way of developing little rituals that give us that sense of control, consistency and a few little joys along the way. Here’s what mine are…

Why strawberries are a must in your shopping trolley right now

Strawberries and cheese platter Jemma O'Hanlon Dietitian Nutritionist

It breaks my heart every time I hear about fresh produce being ploughed into the ground due to oversupply. Yep, the pandemic got us good. With restaurants and cafes closed, our poor little strawberries are like rescue puppies, they’re lost and looking for a new home. And thus we either need to eat more of them or watch these amazing beauties go to waste. I’m certainly going to do my bit to not let that happen.

8 secret benefits of avocados

8 secret benefits of avocados Jemma O'Hanlon Dietitian Nutritionist

Smashed avos may be cutting into millennials’ budgets like there’s no tomorrow, but word on the street is they are absolutely ripping good for you. We all know they’re rich in the ‘good’ fats, but here are 8 other reasons to order that smashed avo the next time you’re brunching.

How much chocolate is it ok to eat?

More research is emerging on the benefits of cocoa on brain health. In a time when most of us could use a mental boost, is this a licence to eat as much chocolate as we can?

How to choose a plant based milk

How to choose a plant based milk Dietitian Nutritionist Jemma O'Hanlon

Today, the ‘milk’ or ‘mylk’ aisle offers more choice than we would have ever expected in our wildest dreams. But are all of these ‘mylks’ good for us and how do you make the right choice?

Invasion of the probiotics

Probiotics Smoothie Bowl Dietitian Jemma O'Hanlon

Probiotics are tiny little organisms (including bacteria and yeasts) that when consumed in adequate amounts provide health benefits. They can support our gut health, strengthen our immunity and even help us manage digestive conditions. In the past if you were looking for a probiotic you’d probably pop an Inner Health Plus or scull a Yakult. Now, they’re widespread in the supermarket in all kinds of foods. So, are these products worth their price tag and how do they stack up against traditional sources of probiotics?

To juice or not to juice?

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Fruit juices have been given a bad rap of late, with Ministers downgrading fruit juice to a lower Health Star Rating. But is it all bad news for juice lovers? Well, it’s time to squeeze the facts from fiction and reveal if fruit juice still has a place in your fridge.

How to support your immunity

How to support your immunity Jemma O'Hanlon Dietitian Nutritionist

When it comes to good immune health, just remember The Five S’s and you can’t go wrong.

Going Vegan

Going Vegan Jemma O'Hanlon Dietitian Nutritionist

Could you go from being an omnivore to a vegan with the click of your fingers? Well, I did exactly that, all in the name of research. Here’s what I found.

Pretty fly – Why fibre is now king

Why fibre is king Jemma O'Hanlon Dietitian Nutritionist

Fibre. It’s not new, we all know what fibre is. It’s that stuff that your mum scatters on the top of her cereal to keep, ahem, things moving, yeah? Well this is really just scratching the surface, so to speak.

Going Vegan - One Year Later

Going Vegan Jemma O'Hanlon Dietitian Nutritionist

Yes, I decided to conduct a crazy science experiment - I went VEGAN. Being an omnivore all my life, this threw my entire diet upside down, back to front and inside out. If you haven’t read part 1, check this out and then find out what happened one year later.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away Dietitian Jemma O'Hanlon

Here are a few fun facts you may not have known about this incredible Aussie grown fruit.

Fresh produce safety during COVID-19

Fresh Produce Safety During COVID-19

Now, more than ever, it’s important we eat an abundance of fresh produce every day for good health. FSANZ have reassured us that there is no evidence to suggest COVID-19 is transferred through food.

Bananas - The new sports drink?

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Bananas are a nutritional powerhouse. We all know that fruit is packed full of so many nutrients, but there are some particular qualities in bananas that make them unique.

Vegetarian keto

Vegetarian Keto Diet Avocado Jemma O'Hanlon

We’ve all heard of the keto diet, it’s one of the top googled diets and you can’t go into a supplement store without being bombarded by keto products. Once thought of as a fad, it seems keto is here to stay. But a new twist on the diet reveals that some are now exploring keto in a vegetarian format, based on all the hype around plant-based eating. So is this a ‘healthier’ keto diet and is it something worth trying? Here are my thoughts.

Potatoes back in the spotlight

Potato Love Jemma O'Hanlon Dietitian Nutritionist

The humble spud has given a bad rap over the years, but new research may have us turning over a new leaf and embracing the potato again.

Festive drinking survival tips

Festive Drinking Survival Tips Cocktails Christmas Jemma O'Hanlon Dietitian Nutritionist

That crazy time of year, it sneaks up on us every time. The drinks are flowing, the sun’s out and the guns are well and truly out. You’ve got social catch ups left right and centre, and unless you’re catching up with your mates at the gym, I’m guessing you’re heading out for a few vinos with the girls, a few pints with the lads or that office Christmas party where it’s all you can eat and drink. While the silly season might throw at us everything we could have ever wanted like kids on Christmas day, our poor livers cop it sweet. Not to mention other vital organs like the brain and kidneys. And chances are, our waistlines will feel the pinch too.

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