Healthy Food Guide February 2022

Did you know the most popular sandwich fillings among Aussie kids are Vegemite, ham and Nutella? (And white bread is a clear favourite, too.) While I admit I’m rather fond of Vegemite on toast for the occasional brekkie, results from consecutive national health surveys tell us that kids are not eating enough veg. If you‘re preparing to send your kids back to school in coming weeks, you‘ll love our vegie-packed lunch ideas that are perfect for adults, too! (p38). Think mini pizzas, pinwheel wraps, mac & cheese slice and chicken schnitzel sliders… yum! Plus, we have healthy after-school snacking covered with our high-fibre muesli bars (p58) and advice from The Biting Truth dietitians, Anna and Alex (p32). Getting back into the swing of things after an indulgent festive season can be tricky,…

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Full of goodness I really appreciated the article in the September issue comparing the fibre content in different breads, as this has always been a source of confusion for me. Now that I know which ones are the higher-fibre rated breads, wraps and rolls, shopping has become so much easier. I also enjoyed your spicy stuffed eggplant recipe that appeared in the August issue. I’d love to see more of these ‘meal for one’ recipes as I often find it hard to get inspired to cook when it’s just for myself. Thank you for an amazing little magazine full of information and hints. Helen Fazackerley, QLD Meals with ease I love how HFG’s website is so easy and accessible to use, with colour coding and meal plans. The meals are beautiful and have helped…

Festive cheer Christmas and summer holidays mean plenty of celebrating, so I was delighted to find lots of great advice in the December issue of HFG for staying happy and healthy throughout the festive season. Along with the article on staying hydrated, especially in warmer weather, and the mindful Christmas survival guide, I loved the delicious and healthy recipes that make entertaining a breeze, and have us all saying, “Ho ho ho!”. And special thanks to those two amazing women, Alice and Edwina, for sharing their inspiring weight loss stories. They should be very proud of themselves. Judith Caine, VIC…

Bring back the sandwich! From 24 January to 6 February, the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council are collaborating with restaurant chefs to develop masterful creations and breathe new life into the humble sandwich. Visit glnc.org. au/news-media/bring-back-the-sandwich for further information. GUT HEALTH MONTH Take part in this inaugural, nation-wide campaign throughout February to encourage better gut health. Discover how nutrition affects your gut health and ways to manage nutrition-related gut issues, including constipation and bloating, so you can feel better from the inside out. Visit guthealthmonth.com for resources and gut-loving recipes. One in four The ratio of kids who made poorer food choices in Covid lockdown, according to a study by The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. The main reasons for eating more processed foods, with unhealthy amounts of saturated fats and sugar, were convenience and…

How I’ve Kept The Weight Off by Anna Van Dyken (Pan MacMillan Australia, RRP $39.99) With the help of Weight Watchers, Anna lost half her body weight — 70 kilos. Having maintained her goal weight for the last five years, she shares her tips and tricks for sustainable weight loss and maintenance, plus 90 delicious recipes. The Superheroes On Your Plate by Tansy Boggon (Shawline Publishing, RRP $19.95) This delightful picture book encourages young children to eat a wider variety of whole foods. Combining stories with nutrition education, it’s the ideal conversation starter for parents wanting to foster healthy eating habits from an early age.…