What are finger limes, are they good for you, and what is their nutritional profile? Finger limes are becoming “a thing” now, but not many people know much about them. Read this to surprise your friends and family with an in-depth understanding of Australia’s own Bush Caviar! Unique Looks Unopened finger limes are roughly the … Read more
Emulsifier 471 is a common food additive, but what exactly is it? What are the emulsifiers (or stabilizers) represented by codes 471, 322, 491, and 433 made of? You simply cannot avoid emulsifiers in processed foods because they are in almost everything. Are some emulsifiers bad for your health? Let’s get some answers! What is … Read more
In Australia we often come across recipes, food labels, and informative articles about flour which make us go hmmmm? Flour is different around the world, so finding the right nutrition information can be a challenge. Let’s try to clear some confusion with a quick flour Q&A: Q: What is All Purpose Flour called in Australia? … Read more
Trout VS Salmon VS Tuna means calories and nutrition in trout, compared to salmon, compared to tuna, let’s go! You might have read our post on the best 3 fish you can eat and thought: “How does salmon compare to trout and tuna?”. It is a natural question, considering that salmon and trout are sometimes … Read more
Everyone says it is good for you, but how about the calories in porridge? Porridge has been our food since cavemen, and it is not going away anytime soon, but is it really a good option? Let’s take a closer look at porridge nutrition to see how many calories there are in your morning bowlful! … Read more
Dates VS Prunes: both popular dried fruit, sweet, and they sort of look the same, but which has more calories? Are they even nutritionally similar? Let’s look at these sweet nuggets in comparison, so that we can find out what is better for you, prunes, or dates? Are Dates and Prunes the Same? No, they’re … Read more
People have known about the general health benefits of garlic for thousands of years, but did you know that garlic helps men particularly, in specific ways? Read on to find out what we learned when we researched this fascinating topic. Garlic is in the onion family and has been eaten as a condiment and medicine … Read more
Here’s a coffee comparison chart showing the calories in different coffees, some with milk, others without, and several other variations: When thinking about calories in coffee, the best approach is to accept that coffee is nothing more than a glorified flavouring for your drink. Sure, it is a super flavour, jam-packed with stimulants, vitamins, minerals … Read more
There are 160 calories in 250ml (one cup) of Full Cream Milk, compared to 112.5 calories in Lite milk, and 87.5 calories in Skimmed Milk. When you are tracking your calories, which is the better choice: full-cream milk, “lite” milk, or skimmed milk? Is it true that reduced-fat milk is just watered-down whole milk? Before … Read more
Diet Coke VS Coke No Sugar, which is better for you? Coke No Sugar and Diet Coke are sugar-free and contain less than one calorie, so are they really different? Is Coke No Sugar bad for you? Let’s take a closer look at both drinks to find out if so and which one is healthier. … Read more
