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Halloween – there is no doubt we are all familiar with the ‘trick or treat’ occasion! These days, the ‘treat’ often comes in the form of sugar-loaded sweets. While the occasional ‘treat’ is okay, on special occasion days like these our kids can end up with a huge cache and can easily over-consume the sweet … Continued

What a delightful wee gift from Mother Nature are berries. Delivered in many colours, shapes and sizes, there is barely a person on earth who won’t appreciate a juicy, sweet berry mouth party. And they pack some serious nutritional punch. Being low GI and low in fructose, berries are a popular choice for those needing … Continued

You have finished your evening meal and have a hankering for a little something extra. The problem is, tucking into a typical dessert can mean a heap of added sugar. Doing this every day, for several reasons, is not ideal. One. We are all becoming too aware of the problems for consuming excessive amounts of … Continued

Who doesn’t love a garnish? The little sprig of tokenistic green on a pub meal does lighten the look and feel of a plate – but there is some serious nutritional power punch on offer from a culinary herb. For this instalment of our functional food series, we will take a look at why everyone … Continued

As awareness around limiting added and free sugar intake increases, food manufacturers are innovating and testing alternatives to provide (what they believe to be) a better, yet still sweetly satisfying, option for consumers to delight in. Nestlé has recently announced it will be using the white pulp of the cocoa pod — the fleshy part … Continued

Winter. Is. Here. At least for those of us below the global waistline. And often with winter comes all manner of bugs, setting our immune system into action and a strengthened relationship with our onesie and snuggle pillow. The sniffles have set in – and you may consider some at-home remedies, conjuring images of Nan’s … Continued

The Mai Wiru Sugar Challenge Foundation is rapt to say we have now raised $47k to bring our Palyaringkunytjaku project to fruition! The foundation was founded by Damon in 2014 to support the achievements made through the work of community owned and directed organisations such as the Mai Wiru Regional Stores Council, Nganampa Health Council … Continued

Children and teens often have a discerning palate and preference for particular foods. Creating a meal to please that is also healthy for kids can be a challenge. It is not surprising. We are faced with endless marketing of hyper-palatable processed and packaged foods, many of which contain added and free sugars while offering little nutrition. … Continued

Most of us want to eat well. And we should. It is imperative for optimal brain and body function! While it is obvious that certain foods are not great for us (yes, that Krispy Kreme is not designed to nourish your body), in this online age, we are constantly bombarded with sometimes conflicting nutrition information … Continued

Let’s get something straight. You don’t need to give yourself a label in order to start eating healthier, and you don’t need to purchase an array of foods that may have been foreign to you up until this point – trust me, people were eating healthy well before coconut oil became a thing. So, if … Continued

Ever reached for a box of cookies even though you weren’t hungry, or feeling anxious or a little down? Or sitting at your desk at work, nibbled on a couple of squares of chocolate than before you knew it, you had demolished the whole block? Eating mindlessly plagues many of us, and unsurprisingly can result … Continued

It is recommended that we cap our intake of added and free sugars. But remembering this along with the plethora of other dietary ideas, recommendations and advice, we understand one may feel overwhelmed trying to remember ALL the things we are told we shouldn’t eat, or at least limit, in our daily diet. If this … Continued