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Meal Prep providers to try in 2022 (fits into every new year’s resolution!) Most people fail their New Year’s resolutions because they make them too difficult. They jump straight into the deep end relying on motivation to keep them going. You may have all the best intentions, but motivation doesn’t last. And too many changes can often become overwhelming and unsustainable once the holidays come to an end. […]
by Sarah Appleford Jan 07
Carb Alternatives: A Detailed List With 50+ Options Carbohydrates’ often-maligned nutritional reputation results from a misconception that all carbs are “bad.” In truth, carbohydrates (or carbs) are a top-tier macronutrient (along with fats and proteins) that provides your body with daily energy. Most carbs are naturally sourced from grains and other plant-based foods. They perform several key functions that help the body’s systems […]
by Barbara Hazelden Jan 03
9 Best Blenders In Australia For Smoothies, Soups, Sauces, & More Without a doubt, blenders are one of the most popular kitchen gadgets. They’re a worthwhile investment for avid cooks and meal preppers alike. While the first thought that pops into your head at the mention of the word ‘blender’ is probably smoothies or milkshakes, you’re not wrong, but there’s so much more this kitchen assistant […]
by Jasmine Chiam Dec 12
Should You Weigh Food Before Or After Cooking? You may be on a path set towards fat loss, weight reduction, or muscle gain, and if so, you probably would have heard about counting your macros and calories. Both macro and calorie counting involve weighing your food, so the question of when it’s best to weigh your food arises. If this lingering question has left you […]
by Jasmine Chiam Nov 27
Top 5 Low Carb Meal Delivery Services To Help You Lose Weight Let’s face it – we all love bread, pasta, potato and for some of us, a beer (or six). Carbs are the foundation of life. We need carbs to function, just like we need protein and fats. It’s how the body fuels itself to continue living each day (science, yo). However, too much of a […]
by Ally Burnie Nov 27
The Top 5 Keto-Friendly Meal Delivery Services In Australia Fast forward to today and the keto diet is commonly used as an effective way to lose weight, reduce hunger, and improve type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome. So what is a keto diet? A keto or ketogenic diet is basically a diet that’s low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, and full of veggies. For many, it’s […]
by Ally Burnie Nov 27
Instant Pot Review After 45 Days Of Use (2021) In essence, the Instant Pot is a multifunctional all-in-one cooker that replaces a bunch of other kitchen devices, including your rice cooker, steamer, pressure cooker, crockpot, and slow cooker. Why? Well, this 7-in-1 multicooker is said to do it all, so you’ll no longer have cluttered and messy kitchen countertops. After all, more counter space […]
by Jasmine Chiam Nov 22
A nutritionist’s guide to the low-carb diet What is the low-carb diet? Adopt a low-carb diet and you’ll eat a minimal amount of carbohydrates and a higher proportion of quality protein and dietary fat. There is no formal definition of a low-carb diet. However, most studies suggest a low-carb diet restricts dietary carbohydrates to 10-30% of calories. The restriction of dietary carbohydrates […]
by Sarah Appleford Nov 11
A Guide To Starting Your Own Meal Provider Service Choose which type of meal prep you would like to provide When you envision your ideal meal prep business, it’s important you know what type of food you hope to be turning out to your customers. Whether it be pre-made meals, frozen meals or uncooked meals in the form of prepared ingredients (think Hello Fresh […]
by Georgia Marr Nov 08
The Best 6 Fast-Food Restaurants For Coeliacs Eating out for someone living with coeliac disease can be challenging. When gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley, is consumed it damages the lining of the small intestines. This leads to abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation and nutrient deficiencies. Even consuming the slightest amount of gluten can cause unpleasant acute symptoms for a […]
by Sarah Appleford Nov 04
8 Best Electric Grills In Australia (For Meal Prepping and Indoor Grilling) The electric grill has steadily hiked up the leaderboards in terms of popularity, and there are several great reasons why these kitchen appliances are gradually garnering more attention from meal preppers! While its famous counterparts, the gas grill and charcoal grill, have been the centrepiece of many outdoor parties and family gatherings, the electric grill […]
by Jasmine Chiam Oct 03
7 Best Rice Cookers In Australia 2021 (Meal Preppers Edition) Cooking rice can be challenging, especially when utilising traditional methods. And sometimes, our kitchen endeavours and experiments can spiral into a catastrophe. In the end, we’re left with unappetising, undercooked rice or mushy, overcooked rice. If you’re looking to ditch the fuss and hassle once and for all, consider getting a rice cooker! These appliances […]
by Jasmine Chiam Sep 13
Foods You Should Eat Before & After Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine As of mid-August 2021, more than 15 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered nationwide in Australia. [1] These vaccines can effectively protect you from catching or spreading the virus. You might be gearing up for your first or second COVID-19 vaccine dose, and you may have heard a family member, friend, co-worker, or the […]
by Jasmine Chiam Aug 30
Which Popular Grains Are Actually Gluten-Free? Learning to eat entirely gluten-free is not an easy feat, especially with new products being released frequently to keep up with the growing demand for gluten-free products as the diet becomes more popular for both health and medical reasons across the globe. As the culinary world adapts to the changing dietary forecast, companies and food […]
by Georgia Marr Aug 16
Artificial Sweeteners – Friend Or Foe? (Benefits, Safety, Side Effects & More) Artificial sweeteners are growing in popularity as people believe they bring about several health benefits, including weight loss, better blood sugar control, and reduced risk of heart disease. On the other hand, others remark that these sweeteners pose a risk of dangerous side effects such as cancer, and these claims have been spreading like wildfire. […]
by Jasmine Chiam Aug 14
Vegan Protein Products For Body Builders Increasing protein and calorie intake might not sound difficult to many of us, specifically for omnivores who can source their extra protein from animal products such as meats and high-protein dairy products, however, vegans do not have the same convenient access to easy and versatile protein products, making meal prepping for a body building diet […]
by Georgia Marr Aug 02
Best Magnesium Supplements in Australia 2021 These dietary supplements have risen drastically in popularity and are widely believed to bring about various benefits: From reducing blood pressure and enhancing sleep quality to boosting mood and improving blood sugar control! But before you reach eagerly for a supplement, it’s crucial to realise this: You can obtain the recommended daily intake of magnesium […]
by Jasmine Chiam Jul 19
The Best Massage Gun [Australian Buying Guide] 2021 Understandably, the hundreds of products in the market may muddle your thought process in choosing the best massage gun in Australia for yourself. Fret not! We’ve meticulously crafted a list of some of the most outstanding massagers in Australia. Plus, we’ve got your backs with a beginner’s ‘How To Choose A Massage Gun’ guide to […]
by Jasmine Chiam Jul 15
15+ Keto Snacks in Australia With Low Carbs Snacks are delicious, but some contain an astronomical amount of carbohydrates. And if you’re on a ketogenic diet, eating the wrong snacks can spell disaster. With just a few mouthfuls, your body may be knocked right out of ketosis! While it can be challenging to stick to the carb restriction of a keto diet, you […]
by Jasmine Chiam Jul 07
Newbies Guide To Buying Kitchen Knives With 20+ Recommendations Personal preference Note that most of this list applies to 8-inch and 210mm gyutos/chef knives which is my personal preference in length. 240 and 270mm lengths exist for most of these (for a slightly higher price), along with most of them also having a santoku version if you prefer the santoku shape (generally cheaper because […]
by Kenneth Huot Jun 30
Five Meal Planner Apps To Help Keep You On Track A meal planner app is exactly as it sounds, an app to help you plan your meals for the week. These meal planner apps usually feature a calendar to help you schedule your daily meals, provides healthy recipe ideas and if you’re lucky, a grocery list which allows you to add and remove items. When […]
by Georgia Marr Jun 30
11 Best Fish Oil Supplements in Australia 2021 Choosing the best fish oil supplement in Australia is not easy. Because of the sky-high popularity of these dietary supplements, hundreds of brands have released their fish oil products into the Australian market. So understandably, you might find yourself in a huge dilemma when picking the best fish oil supplement for yourself. To help ease […]
by Jasmine Chiam Jun 28
How To Meal Prep Salmon For The Week It’s simple enough to prepare your favourite chicken, pork and beef recipes in bulk for the long week ahead, but what about fish? Contrary to what you probably believe, there is a way to incorporate fish into our meal prep, but it does depend on the type of fish we choose to cook with. For […]
by Georgia Marr Jun 08
Here’s Where You Can Find Bulk-Cooked Protein But why would we need bulk protein when we have full meals available to us? Given that we come in all shapes and sizes and have varying health goals, some people require more protein in their diets than others. Bulk protein allows health seekers to build their own macro balanced meals, ensuring their protein intake […]
by Georgia Marr Jun 05
The Ultimate Guide To Healthy Hangover Food As strange as it is that we crave less healthy foods when we are hungover, there is a reasonable explanation for this! Cornell University College of Human Ecology professor David Levitsky told Mentalfloss.com “Greasy food is a surrogate for fat and fat is the nutrient for the highest energy density. We go for calorically dense […]
by Georgia Marr May 18
Beyond Burger Versus V2, Veef & More: Which Plant-Based Burger Is Best? There are more plant-based meat alternatives hitting the shelves across Australian supermarket chains, and more Aussie restaurants and cafes are offering plant-based alternatives, too. Yet are plant-based meats really all they’re cracked up to be? Some of them taste uncannily like meat, so one has to wonder what exactly goes into these products to give […]
by Ally Burnie May 14

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