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Nutrition

Eating well plays an important part in healthy ageing. Find nutrition information here as well as healthy and nutritious recipes.

Christmas in July long lunch

Healthy eating over Christmas

Christmas catch-ups, summer barbeques, and holidays are all on the horizon! Maintaining healthy habits can be difficult throughout this time of the year when the routine is swapped for social gatherings and celebrations, often accompanied by delicious catering. Here are some tips to support you to eat well during the
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Lamb and asparagus nicoise salad

Lamb & asparagus Nicoise salad

Indulge in the flavours of spring with this exquisite lamb and asparagus nicoise salad. Savoury grilled lamb, tender asparagus spears, and a medley of vibrant vegetables, all drizzled with a zesty dressing. A delightful blend of freshness and richness in every bite. Lamb and Asparagus Nicoise Salad (Serves 4) Ingredients
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Moroccan quinoa soup

Warm and comforting, this hearty soup is the perfect dish to cozy up to on a chilly day. The combination of tender butternut pumpkin, aromatic onions, carrots, and celery creates a delicious base, while the addition of smoked paprika, cumin, and coriander adds a delightful depth of flavor. The quinoa
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Yoghurt bowl with strawberries can make a good snack.

Healthy snacks

Snacking certainly has a place in a healthy diet, especially with high value nutritional foods. But as ACH Group Dietitian Kaitlyn Dienelt shares, there are a few guidelines to follow when it comes to healthy snacking in between meals. Think before you snack Before you head for the fridge or
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Layered blueberry trifle by Callum Hahn

Spring lemon & blueberry trifle

Spring lemon and blueberry trifle recipe Serves 8 Ingredients For the lemon custard: 1 lemon 3 cups milk 2 eggs 2 egg yolks ¼ cup caster sugar ¼ cup corn flour For the blueberry compote: 500g frozen blueberries ¼ cup caster sugar ¼ cup water Juice of half a lemon
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Diet for heart health

Diet to improve heart health

Poor diet is a leading risk factor for heart disease in Australia. Having a poor diet can increase your chance of developing high blood pressure and cholesterol, being overweight and diabetes. In turn, these conditions increase your risk of heart disease. Keep reading to learn about eating to maintain your
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prawn recipe

Paprika Prawns with Romesco Sauce and Lemon Bean

Summer is the best time for alfresco dining, barbecues and picnics galore. It’s a perfect opportunity to make the most of the seasonal produce such as prawns, tomatoes and beans – all at their very best. This refreshing and summer-inspired curry created by ACH Group contributor Callum Hann is perfect
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Spring barbecue salad Callum Hann

5 benefits of barbecuing

What are the benefits of barbecuing? Now is the time to enjoy the sunshine and what better way to do that than a good old Aussie BBQ. Not only is eating outside a relaxing and less formal way to enjoy a meal with friends, but it can also be a
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Chocolate bliss balls recipe

Chocolate bliss balls recipe

World Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on 7th July around the world allowing chocolate lovers to indulge in their favourite treat. Chocolate has been around for ages and is the best-known food around the world. There are some misconceptions about chocolate due to its high fat and sugar content.
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Diet tips to prevent diet-related diseases

Diet tips for managing common diet-related diseases

As we age, we are more prone to age-related diseases. Some of these diseases such as hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension and type 2 diabetes can be positively impacted by simple changes in our diet and daily routine. What are these conditions? Hyper- refers to a higher amount, and in this case, hypercholesterolemia
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