Get the Scoop on Nutrition with Emma Stirling
The scoop on stevia Emma Stirling APD The ‘pure, white and deadly’ myths surrounding sugar have helped create a huge market for alternative sweeteners. Some, such as aspartame (Equal/Nutrasweet) and saccharin, have themselves been subject to a huge number of urban myths and internet scare-mongering about their supposed poor safety record. But these non-nutritive sweeteners …
Get the Scoop on Nutrition with Emma Stirling
The scoop on desserts Emma Stirling APD As well as nourishing the body, good food plays a pivotal role in our enjoyment and celebration of life. Last month Hershey’s chocolate company launched a partnership with the American Dietitian’s Association – Moderation Nation. It’s designed to give American’s access to a free, first consult with a …
Get the Scoop on Nutrition with Emma Stirling
The scoop on nutrition health halos and how they trick us into treats Emma Stirling APD In today’s health-aware world we are bombarded with nutrition messages. Words like ‘natural’, ‘diet’, ‘light’, and ‘low- or no-fat’ entice us with ‘ticks’, ‘star bursts’ and other bells and whistles every time we shop or stop for food. But …
Get the Scoop on Nutrition with Emma Stirling
The scoop on supersizes Emma Stirling APD It’s easy to blame our supersized food supply (think jumbo muffins and whopping burgers like the ‘Quad Stacker’) for our supersized waistlines. But when was the last time you had a good look at the portion sizes you serve up at home? It’s been estimated that we typically …
Get the Scoop on Nutrition with Emma Stirling
The scoop on chromium Emma Stirling APD What first pops in your head when you hear chromium or chrome? Chances are it’s the silvery parts or trim on a prized car or Harley. But did you know that as well as helping a motor sheen, chromium may help get your motor running too because it’s …
Get the Scoop on Nutrition with Emma Stirling
The scoop on tropical fruit Emma Stirling APD You don’t need a nutrition science degree to know that fruit is naturally nutrient rich. At least two serves a day will help boost your vitamin, mineral, dietary fibre and protective antioxidant intakes. But fruit is one food group that’s the cause of GI confusion. Why? Well …
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