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Susie Burrell
April 6, 2020
Celebrating Easter with nutritious meals packed with super nutrients. This is a sponsored post, brought to you by Tassal Salmon. After the rather intense past few weeks’ chances are you like me are counting down until the Easter break arrives. Although many of us will be socially isolated during this time, many of us will still […]
by Susie Burrell
February 13, 2020
This is a sponsored post, brought to you by Tassal Salmon. Foods to get you in the mood this Valentine’s Day. The red roses are out on display and the giant teddies ready to fill many a Valentine’s Day delivery – the season of all things love is in full swing. So is there any truth […]
by Susie Burrell
December 20, 2019
What overeating at Christmas does to your body. No matter how strict you are with your diet during the week, or even on weekends, chances are that all bets are off when it comes to what you eat on Christmas Day. Turkey with all the trimmings – bring it on. Pudding? Of course! A mandatory […]
by Susie Burrell
December 19, 2019
This is a sponsored post, brought to you by Australian Bananas. Keeping Kids Healthy Over The Holidays. School holidays are near and for busy parents this means that there are many hours of kids entertainment required. With an abundance of food around, it can also be a time when our kids are not so healthy, munching […]
by Susie Burrell
December 5, 2019
This is a sponsored post, brought to you by Mayver’s. How to entertain in a healthy way this Christmas. Party season has well and truly arrived and with it plenty of parties and celebrations to mark the end of another year. While indulging in party food and drinks it extremely enjoyable, it can also result in […]
by Susie Burrell
November 6, 2019
This is a sponsored post, brought to you by Tassal Salmon. How to build a healthy entertaining platter. If you spend any time on Insta chances are you would have noticed the growing interest in beautiful entertaining platters – not only are these platters choc full of tasty morsels but a visual feast for their eyes […]
by Susie Burrell
October 24, 2019
This is a sponsored post, brought to you by Mayver’s. Surviving Halloween The cobwebs are starting to reappear; pumpkins are being carved and the spiders are being arranged……it is almost Halloween! While Halloween has not been a holiday we have traditionally celebrated here in Australia, if you are a parent of small children you will have […]
by Susie Burrell
October 8, 2019
This is a sponsored post, brought to you by Tassal Salmon. World Salmon Day – Tuesday October 8th As a nutritionist it is only natural to want to celebrate a day that is dedicated to celebrating all things salmon and the positive nutritional attributes it has. So as World Salmon Day draws closer, here are some […]
by Susie Burrell
May 29, 2019
This is a sponsored post, brought to you by Australian Bananas. World Digestive Health Day - Boost your gut health naturally! The more we learn about our gut, the more we understand that our gut health plays an extremely important role in maintaining our general health and wellbeing. From immune function, mood and energy levels to a […]
by Susie Burrell
April 29, 2019
This is a sponsored post, brought to you by Australian Bananas. Wednesday is National Banana Day! As Australia’s most popular fruit it seems only fitting that bananas are given their own national day to celebrate their very existence. May 1st, 2019 marks National Banana Day here in Australia – a day to talk about, celebrate and […]
by Susie Burrell
March 26, 2018
How to eat chocolate and not gain weight this Easter Easter is my favourite time of year – there is not the hustle and bustle of Christmas, we have at least 3-4 days off in a row and of course you get to eat plenty of chocolate. And while Easter means plenty of celebratory feasting, […]
by Susie Burrell
December 22, 2017
This is a sponsored post. Good hydration is crucial at this time of year and the warmer weather means we need to drink more. With celebratory end of year drinks frequenting your social diary, it can be challenging to drink enough fluids. So if you want to enjoy the festive season, here are some healthier […]
by Susie Burrell
December 15, 2017
With the festive season well and truly upon us, chances are that your alcohol intake has been on the rise. While it is commonly thought that alcoholic drinks including beer and wine are packed full of sugars this is not quite true. Rather it is the sugars found in fruits or various alcoholic bases that […]
by Susie Burrell
December 7, 2017
Whenever we think about parties and social occasions, we also tend to think about finger food, canapes and salty snacks – the dips, crackers, cheese and chips that we munch on as we enjoy a few drinks. While we may be aware that fried snacks and pastries are not that good for us, often we […]
by Susie Burrell
October 26, 2017
Mummy Pizzas Recipe makes 8 Ingredients Packet of 8 mini wholemeal pita pockets 140g tub of Leggo’s pizza sauce (1.5g sugar per tablespoon) 3 tomatoes, thinly sliced 8 button mushrooms, thinly sliced 16 thin slices of unprocessed ham 8 slices of light tasty cheese 1 jar of sliced kalamata olives Method 1. Preheat oven to […]
by Susie Burrell
December 15, 2016
*This is a sponsored post* When it comes to water, one of the most common questions asked is, ‘Still or sparkling?’ and following that, ‘Is sparkling water a healthy choice?’ With the warmer weather upon us, along with the need to drink more water to keep well hydrated when the temperature is soaring, knowing which […]
by Susie Burrell
December 14, 2016
Party season naturally means party food but unfortunately a number of our favourite party foods are exceptionally high in both fat and energy. As a general rule of thumb, try and avoid anything fried and crunchy instead looking for fresh ingredients including vegetables, salad and fruit. And, if you must indulge look for small, portioned […]
by Susie Burrell
December 6, 2016
The diet hacks you need to prevent Christmas weight gain. Chances are if you have spent the last few weeks indulging with plenty of Christmas cheer the clothes are starting to feel a little tight. The issue with gaining a couple of extra kilos at Christmas is that research suggests we rarely lose it which […]
by Susie Burrell
December 2, 2016
One of the biggest issues when it comes to pre-Christmas parties and events is the snack food – the high fat pastries, chips, dips, choc coated snacks and canapés that can equate to hundreds of extra calories when they are freely consumed over many hours. So if you are hosting a soiree this festive season, […]
