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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
The Best Coeliac-Friendly Meal Providers In Australia However, the rise of gluten-free diets can be especially problematic for coeliacs. Coeliac disease is a genetic condition in which the small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten, leading to difficulty in digesting food. Coeliac disease can cause a range of symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating. Coeliac disease is caused by an adverse reaction to […]
by Ally Burnie May 08
How To Clean A Protein Shaker To Get Rid Of That Gross Smell Why does it stink? It goes without say but the best way is to make sure it’s cleaned properly straight away. If you can’t wash it immediately after finishing your shake, try to leave the cap open when it’s just sitting there dirty. If you close the cap it gets 100x nastier. Tips on washing […]
by George Z Apr 30
The Best Kitchen Scales You Can Buy Online For Meal Prep Whether you’re new to cooking or a master in the kitchen, a weighing scale is one of the kitchen tools that you shouldn’t be caught without. Get the ingredient measurements wrong, and you’ll likely mess up the entire recipe. A kitchen scale ensures accuracy and consistency, as well as reduces prep and cleanup time. Unlike […]
by Aurus Sy Apr 30
How To Make Your Coffee Order Healthier Coffee can be a healthy part of your daily diet. As a matter of a fact, coffee can even reduce your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. The largest reduction in risk of developing cardiovascular disease or a stroke occurred in individuals that had three to five cups of coffee per […]
by Valentina Duong Apr 07
The Flexitarian Diet For Beginners The Flexitarian diet is it exactly as it sounds, a flexible vegetarian diet or a semi-vegetarian diet with the allowance of a small amount of meat every now and then. Flexitarianism has many of the same benefits as vegetarians but with less rules and more allowances while still practicing healthy eating. How does the Flexitarian diet work? The flexitarian diet is fairly easy to follow given it has […]
by Georgia Marr Mar 24
A Quick And Easy Guide To Health Supplements Throwing together a concoction of supplements to cover all of your bases may seem harmless but this can often lead to unfortunate side effects if your body is already high in particular nutrients. To make your life that little bit easier, we have gone ahead and created a simple supplement guide featuring 10 popular products, […]
by Georgia Marr Mar 23
The Best Milk Tea Protein: Far East Alchemy, Daily Dose Co & More 🧋 Here is what you need to know: Best overall: Far East Alchemy Highest protein: Far East Alchemy Crème Brulee Cheapest per serve: MyProtein Impact Whey Protein Milk Tea Blend Most fibre: Daily Dose Co Matcha Milk Tea In the comparison table below, I looked at the top milk tea protein powders which used protein quantity […]
by George Z Mar 18
15 Keto Breads You Can Buy in Australia That Are Low-Carb What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “bread”? Carbs? We don’t blame you. Bread is a high-carbohydrate food, after all. But what if you’re planning to go on a ketogenic diet? Does this mean that sandwiches, burritos, and pizzas are now off-limits? Fortunately, the answer is no. Huge sigh […]
by Aurus Sy Mar 17
How To Lose Weight Fast In 2 Weeks I want to preface this article by saying every body shape and size is beautiful. There is no such thing as the perfect weight, size or shape. Every single human body is perfect the way it is. Now that we’ve cleared that up, if you’re keen to shed a few kilograms quickly for whatever reason, […]
by Ally Burnie Mar 13
How To Tell If Your Body Is In Ketosis Chances are you’ve heard of the keto diet, right? It’s a popular and effective way to lose weight and improve your overall health. The whole point of the keto diet is to get your body in a state of ketosis (more on what that means below). And, if you’re following the keto diet, you might […]
by Ally Burnie Mar 13

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