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A week of no added sugar

I have resisted the temptation to quit sugar until now. Curiosity now has the better of me. I have heard countless reports of how good people feel when they don’t eat sugar. I am well aware though, that my usual intake of added sugar is far less than the Australian average. Still, I am interested to see if I have any challenges during the week, and whether I feel any different for giving up my six or so teaspoons of added sugar a day. I am starting my week of no added sugar in one week’s time, so you have time to join me. In fact, you can start it at any time.

Lemon cake topped with icing and blueberries

Image credit: Brina Blum, Unsplash Photos

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My top five food and nutrition trends for 2017

Just because something is trendy, is it good for you? Well this depends on why it is popular, and whether it suits your individual needs. Unfortunately food and nutrition trends are rarely based on evidence, so we have to be wary. I’ve reviewed several online reports on food and nutrition trends to collate my top five for 2017.

Baskets of coloured vegetables

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“What should I eat?”

One of my main reasons for writing Eating for You was to help answer the question, “What should I eat?” My book and programs aim to decrease the confusion about healthy eating. Eating for You offers a lifelong approach to eating and health, as our requirements change during our lifetime. So, what is the answer to this popular question?

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