Food for thought

"Eat food, mostly vegetables, not too much." - US doctor, lawyer, and author, David Kessler.

Did you know that poor diet is a factor in almost six out of every 10 deaths? 

Yup, that's the latest news according to the National Health and Medical Research Council's recently released Australian dietary guidelines. 

They say Aussies should eat more fruit, vegies. wholegrain foods, low-fat milk and fish.

And there's now stronger evidence of links between:

• SUGAR-sweetened drinks and an increased risk of excessive weight gain in children and adults.
• LOW-fat milk and reduced risk of heart disease and some cancers.
• FRUIT and reduced risk of heart disease.
• NON-STARCHY vegetables and reduced risk of some cancers.
• WHOLEGRAIN cereals and less risk of heart disease and excessive weight gain. 

If you're looking for the latest info on healthy eating during pregnancy, or how to give your baby the best start  - there's lots of free resources available to download from the NHMRC website.

Looking for further inspiration? Check out the Nutrition Complete online service available from our website. You can plan quick and healthy weekly meal plans using your own personalised meal planner with hundreds of tasty recipes that are quick and easy to make and that the whole family will enjoy :-)