CONFLICTING HEALTH MESSAGES DRIVING AUSSIES NUTTY
By Susie Burrell
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eading Australian dietitian Susie Burrell says that healthy eating does not have to be difficult; instead, it’s all about sticking to the basics and not getting caught up in fad diets or miracle superfoods.
“On a daily basis people are inundated with information on what and what not to eat. Every week there’s a new diet or weight loss program but the issue is that many of them are completely unsustainable,” she says. “If we simply keep in mind that any natural food will be a healthy choice and that healthy eating or weight loss doesn’t mean you must only eat 98
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kale and drink green juices all day, we could make a big improvement to the way we eat. “For example, foods like peanut butter that contain no added sugar are a natural source of good fats, protein and a number of other key nutrients including potassium and magnesium. This means if you’re enjoying peanut butter on good quality bread for breakfast, you’re already starting your day with a good source of fibre and protein, fuelling you for the day ahead.”
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