Nutrition Australia, Victoria Division and Vision Australia Radio have joined forces to broadcast the latest news on nutrition in a radio program titled 'Healthy, Tasty and Wise'. The 30 minute program, run by Nutrition Australia’s dietitians and nutritionists, features latest nutrition news, diet and disease segments, Nutrition Australia’s fast fact, nutrition tips, fruits and vegetables in season and our recipe of the month.
Here’s a little taste of what you will hear in each podcast
Healthy, Tasty and Wise - January 2012 - NEW!!
Tune in to learn about some strategies you can use to help you shed the kilos that often stick after the holiday season, and where to find those tricky saturated fats that are hidden in some unexpected foods. Emma Stirling, Accredited Practising Dietitian, nutrition writer and avid blogger joins the program to discuss how you can make ancient grains a part of your daily diet, and shares one of her latest, delicious recipes ‘Hot Smoked Salmon & Freekeh Nicoise’. Boysenberries and okra are fresh for the picking, and we’ve got some tips on how you can include them in the menu this summer.
Healthy, Tasty and Wise - December 2011
Avoid turning into a Christmas pud this season with Hayley Macfarlane, a Nutrition Australia dietitian from our NSW Division who gives some helpful hints on how to avoid the Christmas budge. We give you some ideas on what you can do with your party leftovers this summer, as well as some advice for men and teens on how to improve their health and eating habits. Plums and celery are the pick of the season, and we show you how to make a healthy fruit and nut ice cream pudding for that warm summer day.
Healthy, Tasty and Wise - November 2011
Running out of steam? Tune in to find out how to boost your energy levels with good nutrition. We talk about some smartphone apps that can help set you on the path to good health, and Amber Drake, a dietitian from Dairy Australia joins the show to talk about how we can help our kids get the dairy they need to be at their best. Red cherries and spinach are fresh for the picking, and we walk you through a delicious recipe to help you put that fresh spinach to good use.
Healthy, Tasty and Wise - October 2011
Superfood or Supermyth? Associate Professor Tim Crowe dispels some common diet myths and outlines his top ten foods to help you be at your best. We welcome Adam Walsh from Deakin University to talk about how parents influence the way that their children eat and exercise, and discuss how you can make sure that your kids are eating a healthy diet. Citrus chicken salad is on the menu, and cauliflower and mango are our chosen fresh produce for the month.
Healthy, Tasty and Wise - September 2011
Spring is here and we’ve got some terrific tips to help you get fit as the end of the year approaches. Dairy Australia dietitian Eithne Cahill joins the program to help us celebrate World School Milk Day, and we welcome Aloysa Hourigan from the Nutrition Australia Queensland Division to let you know how you can keep yourself and the environment healthy during National Nutrition Week 2011. Lemons and globe artichokes are fresh for the picking, and we’ve got a delicious raspberry and yoghurt bircher muesli recipe to get you going in the morning.
Healthy, Tasty and Wise - August 2011
Marie Walters from Nutrition Australia VIC Division joins the program to talk about Nutrition Australia’s Competition to find Australia’s Healthiest Lunch. We discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome and how it can be treated with a low-FODMAP diet, how vegetarians can make sure that they are eating enough protein, and how regulations surrounding fast food advertising are affecting children’s exposure to fast food marketing materials. You’ll learn all about snow peas and pears, and we'll show you how to make sweet honey pears and rhubarb with a zesty yoghurt topping.
Healthy, Tasty and Wise - July 2011
With the launch of the new USDA ‘MyPlate’ we discuss food selection models in Australia, and Nutrition Australia’s Healthy Living Pyramid. We welcome Glenys Zucco, APD from Dairy Australia to talk about Healthy Bones Week, and Tiffany Grant from Tefal joins the show to introduce the new ‘skinny chip’. Silverbeet and naval oranges are in season, and we’ll show you how you can use these delicious oranges to make low-fat orange muffins.
Healthy, Tasty and Wise - June 2011
We welcome Tim McLean from Workhealth Work Safe to speak about the Work Health initiative in Victoria and show you how you can keep your waistline in check with the federal Government’s new initiative ‘Swap It, Don’t Stop It’. Some unique benefits of dairy for those who exercise or play sport are outlined and we talk about parents who are under pressure to pack a healthy lunchbox for their kids at school. Fennel and grapefruit are fresh for the picking, and we feature a delicious dessert recipe: ‘Apples poached in pink grapefruit syrup’.
Healthy, Tasty and Wise - May 2011
Food wastage in Australia is up for discussion, and we take a look at some of the programs out there that are trying to combat this important issue. We look at self-diagnosed lactose intolerance, and how this is associated with chronic health problems, and Glenys Zucco, APD for Dairy Australia sorts the fact from the fiction when it comes to dairy myths. Learn to cook ‘grilled garlic mushroom with a peppery yoghurt dressing’ and hear all about what you can do with the delicious quince.
Healthy, Tasty and Wise - April 2011
Learn about how antioxidants are linked to good eye health, and what to do if you suffer from indigestion. We discuss wholegrains and why it is important to include them in the diet, and APD Milena Katz joins the show to talk about the health benefits of chia seeds. We feature a nutritious recipe that uses lots of vegetables with little effort, ‘ratatouille with chickpeas and couscous’, and talk about the benefits of including pears and turnips in the diet.
Healthy, Tasty and Wise - March 2011
Sonya Stanley joins us to discuss the TV show the Biggest Loser, and outlines the best weight loss methods for those trying to drop some kilos at home. We ask: ‘Is beer good for the heart?’ and talk about how you can eat the colours of the rainbow to improve the variety of your diet. We take a look at breakfast cereals – how do they compare when it comes to nutrition, and how can you choose the cereal that is healthiest for you? Nectarines and mushrooms are under the scope, and we show you how to feed a family of 4 for less than $15 with a recipe for ‘Thai chicken curry’.
Healthy, Tasty and Wise - February
Brad Watts from the Australian Food and Grocery Council joins the program to explain how the Daily Intake Guide can be used to help you make healthier choices when shopping for your groceries. We discuss malnutrition in Australia’s elderly population, and teach you how you can eat the foods and meals you love and still be healthy with a lesson on recipe makeovers. We also ask the question: ‘Smoothies – are they a friend or foe?’ You’ll hear all about plums and broccoli and learn how to cook ‘lamb and asparagus toss with couscous’.
Healthy, Tasty and Wise - January 2011
Learn about iron, why it is important to eat enough iron for good health, how people become iron deficient and what to do if your iron levels are low. We discuss weight loss, dietary factors that can influence arthritis, and explore the ways in which caffeine affects your body and health. Listen to an interview with APD Glen Cardwell about a topic we all love to discuss – chocolate. We feature a delicious ‘haloumi and lentil salad’ recipe, and talk about the seasonal produce kiwi fruit and avocado.
