Food

From a clinical and practical perspective, the hierarchy is always whole food first, then protein powders then targeted amino acids.

Amino acids versus protein, what is the difference

Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo: Amino acids and protein powders sit on the same spectrum, but they’re not interchangeable. 

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The kids will love making (and eating) the Singing Baker’s Easter-themed desserts.

Cute and colourful Easter desserts

Add some magic to your long weekend with ‘Singing Baker’ Elliot Styche’s cute desserts to make with your kids 

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Lemon butter salmon with dill, and a pickled cucumber topping. In this simple but showstopping recipe, a honey-lemon sauce glosses a leaner cut of salmon with richness. Food stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich.

A stunning, stress-free Easter dish everyone will love

One Easter, to accommodate a traditionalist and a pescatarian, I cooked ham, lamb and salmon. Within that trinity, everyone raved about the salmon, so here it is, ready to grace the table in just 90 minutes.

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TikTok star Anthony Randello-Jahn aka The Donut Daddy.

Donut Daddy serves up irresistible jam and cream splits

TikTok star Anthony Randello-Jahn posts playful, sultry baking videos.

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Consumers with a peanut allergy or intolerance have been warned not to eat the product.

Chocolate treat urgently pulled from supermarket shelves

A chocolate treat is being stripped from supermarket shelves after Australia’s food watchdog issued an urgent recall.

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Australia’s trade deal with the EU means some products will have to undergo a name change.

Why some popular foods are being forced to change their name

Prosecco is in but ouzo is out. Parmesan, too, is safe but if you’re a fan of certain delicious cheeses such as pecorino romano there’s bad news.

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Consumers have been warned not to eat the product and instead return it for a full refund.

Contaminated meat product recalled amid serious health fears

Australia’s food watchdog has issued an urgent recall for a pork product contaminated with bacteria that can cause serious disease and even lead to brain infection. 

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Nigella Lawson’s chocolate Guinness cake. The Guinness stout makes it incredibly chocolatey and moist, thanks to its malty flavour, which bolsters the cocoa and slight acidity that helps tenderise the crumb. Food styled by Spencer Richards.

Chocolate Guinness cake

This comforting cake is, as its creator Nigella Lawson says, “simple, but deeply pleasurable”. Snackable, but also perfect for a dinner party. And, of course, St Patrick’s Day plays into it.

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Grilled salmon is a healthy source of protein.

The key signs that you are not getting enough protein

Protein is all the rage right now, but knowing the right amount for your optimal health is key. 

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Depinder Chhibber’s Lemon Rice.

This leftover rice hack changes everything

Got some leftover cooked rice? Here’s a delicious way not to let it go to waste.

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Consumers have been urged to return BioCheese Cheddar Shred.

Urgent recall for popular cheese item sold at Coles and IGA

Sold at Coles and IGA stores across Australia, the cheese has been pulled from shelves after the nation’s food watchdog ordered a recall. 

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Clinical nutritionist and author Sarah Di Lorenzo.

Sarah Di Lorenzo: Let’s process what goes into our food

Practical advice on the preservatives in your diet and the cancer risks.

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Food you can get a grip on while watching the game.
Consumers have been urged not to eat Family Select’s Frozen Sorbet.

Viral food product urgently recalled in WA

A viral frozen treat has been pulled off supermarket shelves in Perth following an urgent recall over health concerns.

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