Why we need to ditch the “Go for 2 and 5” message when it comes to children

Dietary recommendations are complex. It requires individuals to synthesise and decode a lot of information to make it relevant for them.  The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommends most people consume 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables each day…. Continue Reading >

Healthy Christmas Food

Just because it’s Christmas, it doesn’t mean that everything we feed the kids needs to be full of sugar and rubbish. Even when you go to parties, it’s totally possible to come up with some gorgeous ideas with fruit and… Continue Reading >

Interested in Living Longer?

By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Facebook Bayside Dietetics Instagram BaysideDietetics   How’s this to capture the attention of anyone wanting to live healthier and longer: In 2017, Greek-born Australians had a median age at death of 83.4 years… Continue Reading >

Fun Snacks for Christmas Parties

If you celebrate Christmas, then you would know how busy things get towards the end of the year. Here is a list of easy and fun snacks to bring along to your end of year functions.   Melting snowmen  … Continue Reading >

Lunchbox Ideas for Picky Eaters

By Melanie Bouras, Senior Dietician at Youthrive   Knowing what to put in your child’s lunchbox can often be one of the most daunting tasks. Particular when you have a child with restricted eating behaviours due to Autism, ADHD, anxiety… Continue Reading >

Pregnant and worried about COVID-19? How diet can help boost your immune system.

If you’re pregnant and overwhelmed by the current COVID-19 situation, you have made it to the right spot! Understandably, you probably have a few questions on your mind such as ‘can COVID-19 cause problems for a pregnancy?’ or ‘how can… Continue Reading >

A truth about sugar that you may just want to hear

By Sarah Smith of Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au or Facebook page Bayside Dietetics   I hate being bad. Naughty. Unhealthy. If someone tells me that doing something is bad, then I’m likely to feel pretty crappy if I do it. I… Continue Reading >

Top hacks for staying healthy while managing a family!

Easy ways mums can manage the whole family’s nutrition. Article to be attributed to James Halim, Nutritionist and Food Service Dietician at MACROS.   A healthy diet is an integral part of maintaining a balanced lifestyle, however, even more vital… Continue Reading >

How to ease more plant-based dishes into your family meal rotation

Leading dietitian Susie Burrell says that whether you’re a meat eater or vegan, incorporating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables into your diet is essential. But as a mother of twin boys, she knows how fussy children can be… Continue Reading >

Riding the wave of Michael Mosley back to Mediterranean-Style eating

By Sarah Smith from Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au FB Bayside Dietetics Twitter #BaysideDietetic Instagram @baysidedietetics   There is a video that is readily available on YouTube and it lasts 3:39. The video is taken by a small camera inserted into man’s… Continue Reading >