Susie Burrell
Susie Burrell
A dietitian’s guide to food additives – and which ones to avoid
Ingredients such as emulsifiers, thickeners, stabilisers, colours and flavours are an essential part of modern-day food manufacturing. But are there some we should steer clear of?
- by Susie Burrell
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A dietitian ranks eight popular supermarket breads (and reveals her favourite loaves)
From high-fibre to low-carb, the range of products in the bakery aisle is ever expanding. So how do you choose the right slice?
- by Susie Burrell
Is there such a thing as healthy takeaway? A dietitian’s guide to what to pick if you just can’t quit
It might be hard to resist the lure of a take-home pizza or stir-fry, but are there other convenient and tasty takeaway options that are better for your health?
- by Susie Burrell
‘More like a bowl of lollies’: A dietitian ranks 10 popular breakfast cereals
Can that bowl of cereal be a good choice nutritionally? How do you choose a good one?
- by Susie Burrell
How to eat carbs the healthier way (and why you shouldn’t forget the F word)
What are carbs? Why do they get a bad rap – and are some better than others? Our expert takes a deep dive.
- by Susie Burrell
The 10 most common questions a dietitian is asked about food
How many eggs can you eat a day? Should I go gluten-free? Is full-cream milk healthier than skim? An expert tackles these and other burning questions.
- by Susie Burrell
Are meat alternatives actually healthier than the real thing?
Plenty of us could do with less meat in our diets, but should we really be swapping it for plant-based products?
- by Susie Burrell
What exactly are ‘greens powders’ – and are they worth the hype?
These packets of bright green goodness are sold as the key to health. So what do they do, and are they better than food?
- by Susie Burrell
How to manage the daily 3pm slump (without reaching for something sweet)
If you find yourself struggling in the afternoons, here are some simple steps you can take to power through the day.
- by Susie Burrell
10 popular salad dressings, ranked from unhealthiest to healthiest
A good dressing can be the difference between a delicious or not-so-delish salad. But which ones are the best from a nutrition point of view?
- by Susie Burrell
When and what to eat at lunch for a healthier brain and body
Late luncher? Can’t resist food-court fare? It might be time to revise your workaday eating habits.
- by Susie Burrell