It’s Recipe Redux time again – the first recipe challenge founded by registered dietitians and the theme for September is dressing for success. Instead of a makeover, I’ve chosen a traditional and healthy favourite. My salsa verde is so versatile and better still can be made in minutes with just a few fridge ingredients and…
Last week I was fortunate to speak to a group of colleagues in Brisbane about social media for dietitians. And one of the main messages I hoped I got across was about blogging and social media for good. That is, I challenged the room of mainly novices, to think outside the stereotypical celebrity status updates and…
With Aussie Father’s Day arriving on Sunday 4th, the shops and catalogues are full of pressies for Dad’s. There are the typical socks and jocks (underwear) and loads and loads of chocolate treats. But I hope you’re thinking about an active pressie for Dad – fishing rod, mountain bike, golf club? My Mr Surfer Dude…
It’s hard to believe that August has come to an end. We’ve had a big month, launching our Scoop Supporter program, Twitter chat #EatKit and having our first Sub of the Month on board, Chef Nutritionist Mel Haynes. We’ve loved Mel’s culinary nutrition insights and enjoyed having her in the press room. So as she…
We kick off month 3 of the Recipe Redux, the first recipe challenge by registered dietitians, with the theme of frozen desserts. Now I don’t mind one little bit that we are still in the colds of winter, while my colleagues in the USA sweat it out in Summer. You see I love a cold…
Do you know what’s best to eat after a long run, endurance activity or sports event? What is the best fuel to speed repair and recovery and get you ready to pound the pavement again? This week we continue our sports nutrition articles on the theme of running nutrition recovery. You will also want to check out…
The Scoop Nutrition team have had another great session this week running workshops for chefs on special diets and allergen management. When it comes to chefs and dietitians, I truly believe the twain can meet. There is a place for gourmet, dining out deliciousness, just as there is the right approach to everyday cooking for…
As we get into the second month of the Recipe Redux – the first and only recipe challenge by registered dietitians, the theme is Summer beverages. And even though my Northern colleagues are going to starting sipping straight away, I’ll be bookmarking loads of their refreshing recipes for a few months time (links below). As…
In Australia we are spoilt for choice when it comes to food. In addition to wonderful local produce, we’re able to enjoy a wide diversity of healthy foods from around the world. And the variety on offer keeps growing as I am constantly on a quest to discover…..so how exciting to bring you another food flash, incaberries. …
How exciting to get started with the first and only recipe challenge founded by dietitians, The Recipe ReDux. As the Latin term “redux” means to revisit or reinvent, we are reinventing the idea of healthy eating with a taste-first approach. To kick start the first month challenge the theme befit of a Northern summer is…