The Nutrition Guy

April 30, 2017 nutrition

Is Sugar Really The Bad Guy??

Is sugar a dietary villain and the cause of many of our health ills? Well, yes and no. But the answe

December 25, 2016 nutrition

Losing your gut takes more than guts

Kudos to Peter FitzSimons! Shedding more than 40 kilos from your frameis no mean feat. The self-proc

September 2, 2016 nutrition

I’ll defend dairy till the cows come home

I often make the joke that I should work for Dairy Australia. They should totally put me on their pa

July 17, 2016 nutrition

10 ways to make it big in the diet industry

The number of ‘experts’ in the lucrative diet industry is mind-boggling. All of these food gurus ped

July 3, 2016 nutrition

Cobram Estate Infused Oils Review

What is it? Extra virgin olive oil infused with: lemon, chilli, garlic, onion, herbs and basil. Nutr

June 19, 2016 nutrition

Why Men’s Health is Important

We’ve just celebrated Men’s Health Week. It’s an important initiative that shines the spotlight on m

June 5, 2016 nutrition

Fighting FODMAPs

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Our digestive tract plays an important role in our health. The pri

May 22, 2016 nutrition

Go with the (gluten free) grain

Whole grains are suddenly the talk of the town, but not always for the right reasons. Although grain

April 24, 2016 nutrition

Not all processed foods are bad for you

My gym trainer recently told me that he avoids bread because it is processed. But bread (especially

April 10, 2016 nutrition

This Dietitian’s Pantry Staple: Hummus

I often liken myself to the character in the Adam Sandler movie, You Don’t Mess With the Zohan, who

March 27, 2016 nutrition

Blokes get eating disorders too

Think it’s only girls who get eating disorders? Think again. Boys and men also experience anorexia,

March 13, 2016 nutrition

How to crack the cracker aisle

Walking down the dry biscuits aisle is enough to drive anyone crackers! There’s such a huge choice w

February 14, 2016 nutrition

Eight Foods to Man-tain your health

Forget superfoods! Want increased mental stamina, energy, vitality and improved health? Of course yo

January 31, 2016 nutrition

Manning up to our health

Dear gentleman, As a fellow man I can attest that our most important piece of machinery is our own b

January 24, 2016 nutrition

Five Tips to Fuel Your Kids This School Year

Growing bodies and learning minds require the right amount of fuel and nutrients to maximise their p

January 3, 2016 nutrition

How you can meet your calcium requirements if you don’t eat dairy

Three cheers for calcium! It’s the most important mineral for strong bones and healthy teeth. While

January 2, 2016 nutrition

Sorry kale, but you’re really not that super

Since when did kale come into vogue? I remember a time when curly parsley reigned supreme and spinac

December 27, 2015 nutrition

What the heck is Kombucha?

Wellness warriors, yogis, health food gurus and hipsters have lauded kombucha and labeled it a super

December 20, 2015 nutrition

You Can Have Your Cake and Eat it Too This Christmas

While the holiday season is full of delectable temptations, there is no need to be a Grinch over the

December 13, 2015 nutrition

Is Fructose a Nutritional Baddie?

Let’s end the blame game once and for all. Fructose is not the dietary villain that it’s often portr

December 6, 2015 nutrition

This Dietitian’s Pantry Staple: Bread

I regularly get asked whether bread is a nutritional no no. If only I had a dollar for every time th

November 29, 2015 nutrition

Mayver’s Super Spread Review

What is it? An all-natural, no added sugar nut and seed butter. Nutritional info per 20g serve: 485K

November 15, 2015 nutrition

Why you should eat raspberries

Raspberries are packed full of nutrients. They are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, low in sugar and

November 1, 2015 nutrition

Bacon as bad as smoking? That’s a porky

According to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report, bacon, sausages, processed meats and red meat

October 18, 2015 nutrition

Is Dark Chocolate Actually Good for you?

My late grandfather used to give me chocolate frogs when I was a little tacker. It earned him the ni

October 11, 2015 nutrition

How Many Calories are in Your Drink?

With the warmer weather and longer days upon us, and the silly season fast approaching, you might be

October 4, 2015 nutrition

This dietitian’s pantry staples: Peaches

For those of you not old enough to remember, there was once a quirky band in the mid 1990s called Th

September 27, 2015 nutrition

10 ways to spot a shonky diet

Are you a bit confused about what constitutes a healthy diet? Well you’re certainly not alone. There

September 20, 2015 nutrition

Three toots for baked beans

There has been much debate in recent years about what our national food is. Some say the lamington,

September 6, 2015 nutrition

Multigrain Weet Bix Review

What is it? Traditional Weet Bix is made with a number of different wholegrains. Nutritional info pe

August 30, 2015 nutrition

Why I Love Dairy

I often make the joke that I should work for Dairy Australia. They should totally put me on their pa

August 23, 2015 nutrition

Introducing the H2O Diet

Righto readers, there comes a time in every professional’s career when you decide to join them, rath

August 16, 2015 nutrition

Why You Shouldn’t Blame the Dietary Guidelines for Our Expanding Waistlines

The Australian Dietary Guidelines, revised in 2013, inform us about the kinds and amount of food req

August 9, 2015 nutrition

Coconut Water Health Claims: Do they hold any water?

In some circles coconut water is considered ‘nature’s tonic’, with marvelous claims that it can reve

July 26, 2015 nutrition

Eight Diet Trends that Drive Dietitians Bonkers

We are constantly bombarded by countless nutrition messages on staying healthy and lean; however man

July 19, 2015 nutrition

To avo or not to avo: the final word

There has been much discussion over the years about whether avocado is healthy or not. Let’s settle

July 12, 2015 nutrition

You Can’t Beet Nitrates

Nitrates are naturally occurring compounds found in vegetables, in particular green leafy vegetables

July 5, 2015 nutrition

Why you should think twice before juicing your fruit

Eating fruit is a cornerstone of good health. Just some of the benefits include decreased incidence

June 28, 2015 nutrition

Chewing the fat on oils

Not all oils are created equal and with so many plant-based oils on the market, you could be a littl

June 21, 2015 nutrition

This Dietitian’s Pantry Staple: Eggs

VICE meets up with Joe Nickell, a longtime paranormal investigator who’s been called the real-life S

June 14, 2015 nutrition

Eat like a man

Are you a bloke who enjoys a shiraz with your steak? Or nuts with your ale? Or even a pie at the foo

June 7, 2015 nutrition

Eat Grains, Legumes and Fruit to Prevent Dementia

Did you know that by eating gluten-containing grains, anti-nutrient-containing legumes and fructose-

May 31, 2015 nutrition

Go Nuts!

Nutty professors (literally, not metaphorically) and researchers have recently been lauding the heal

May 24, 2015 nutrition

The Good Seeds – With Apologies to Nick Cave

Seeds may be small in size, but they are stacked with nutrition. Sufficed to say they punch well abo

May 17, 2015 nutrition

Is Gluten Public Enemy Number One?

The makers of South Park recently addressed the issue of gluten, and in their ‘wisdom’ they conclude

May 10, 2015 nutrition

Chobani Yoghurt with Steel Cut Oats review

What is it? Greek Yoghurt with oats in a nifty no-fuss squeeze pouch. Nutritional info per 140g serv

April 12, 2015 nutrition

In Defence of Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate is a dirty word these days. But why is this the case and why are carbs so maligned? Som

April 5, 2015 nutrition

This dietitian’s pantry staple: tinned lentils

While paleo advocates say that we should shun the humble lentil, I on the other hand, laud their ver

March 29, 2015 nutrition

WHAT’S UP SUGAR?

Sugar is a dirty word these days. However, did you know that sugar, in the form of glucose, is the b

March 22, 2015 nutrition

It’s soy healthy for you

Soybeans are members of the legume family – their cousins include lentils, peas and peanuts. Soybean

March 15, 2015 nutrition

MY answers to the questions Pete Evans refused to answer:

How did you feel when Paleo got listed among the worst diets by a couple of organisations? And why d

March 8, 2015 nutrition

My day on a plate

“You eat WHAT?” It’s a question I often get asked. And my answer is always the same: “There are no f

March 1, 2015 nutrition

Get Your Man In The Kitchen

We blokes have special needs, not to mention particular diseases that afflict us more than women, su

February 15, 2015 nutrition

The life of a male dietitian… a bloke in a woman’s world

I often make the joke that I became a dietitian in order to meet girls (much to my girlfriend’s dism

January 26, 2015 nutrition

Why moderation should be sexy

Did you hear the one that carrots give you cellulite? Or that gluten makes your limbs fall off? Or t

January 19, 2015 nutrition

Product Review: Reduced Salt Vegemite

Nutritional info per 5g serve 47kj, 122mg sodium, 146mg potassium, 0.55mg thiamine, 100µg folate, 0.

January 12, 2015 nutrition

The health benefits of oats

Let’s drop the superfood tag – no food is morally superior to another. Nevertheless, oats are still

January 5, 2015 nutrition

Think you need to detox? Think again

Detox diets often involve severe energy restriction via the exclusion of whole food groups for a per

December 28, 2014 nutrition

The dos and don’ts of dining out

Here’s your cheat sheet Restaurant and take-away meals can still be enjoyed as part of a healthy e

December 7, 2014 nutrition

A Crunchie love affair

I’ve previously declared my love for the Crunchie Bar, however, I felt it necessary to elaborate a l

November 30, 2014 nutrition

Strawberry Crush Milk Review

Nutritional info per 200ml serve: 450Kj, 6.8g protein, 3.0g fat, 11g carbohydrates, 10.8g sugar (nil

November 23, 2014 nutrition

Why you should eat blueberries

Blueberries are nutritional powerhouses. They are rich in antioxidants, low in sugar and also contai

November 16, 2014 nutrition

This dietitian’s pantry staple: peanut butter

However you like it, whether it’s smooth, crunchy or super crunchy, peanut butter is a winner. I lov

November 9, 2014 nutrition

Product Review: Crunchy Chia by Table of Plenty

Nutritional info per 45 serve: 835Kj, 4.1g Protein, 8.5g Fat, 2.2g Saturated fat, 6.0g Sugar, 2.7g D

November 2, 2014 nutrition

Omega 3s – they’ll give you wings. Well, almost

It is true to say that all fats are not created equal. In fact, fats such as cholesterol, saturated

October 26, 2014 nutrition

The Low-Down on Diverticular Disease

What is Diverticular Disease? Diverticular disease is a common digestive disorder, which results in

September 28, 2014 nutrition

Cow’s milk v milk alternatives: What are the differences?

Moove over cows (pun intended), now there are a large number of cow’s milk alternatives available on

September 15, 2014 nutrition

Debunking common nutrition myths

Should I avoid all dairy products if I am lactose intolerant? Lactose is a carbohydrate that is natu

September 14, 2014 nutrition

Dispelling common myths about dietitians

I am on a mission to dispel the countless myths about dietitians. Just to clarify, dietitians are al

August 31, 2014 nutrition

Ancient is the new black

Ancient grains are making a comeback. These nutritional powerhouses boast a high protein and fibre c

April 26, 2014 nutrition

Was Popeye Right to Choose Spinach Over Kale?

Kale is lauded as a superfood. Yet, spinach doesn’t receive nearly the same accolades as its leafy g

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