Balancing Food and Work

How do you balance food and work? Morning teas, working lunches and after-work drinks coupled with sedentary office jobs and long commutes has lead to inconspicuous weight gain for many Australians. In this blog post, Susie explains that while she doesn’t expect working Aussies to be purists and avoid every morning tea, there are ways to understand (and manage) the most common office food traps.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

How Often Do You Go Out For Dinner? According to goodfood.com.au: “The Australian households’ spend on meals away from home has jumped more than 55{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} since 1984”. Interesting, right? But did you know that eating out can often add 1500+ extra calories to your daily diet too? Yikes! Luckily, we have Susie on hand to offer her advice on how to cut a staggering 800+ calories from an average restaurant meal, including her top 5 dietary food swaps. ...
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Thai Chicken Cup This week we love this light and tasty Thai Chicken Cup recipe provided by our resident nutritionist Susie Burrell. It’s super easy to prepare and is the perfect option for a delightfully fresh and tantalising dish....