Here are my 5 mantras to help you celebrate this Christmas and enjoy it for what it is - a day of connection, excitement and enjoyment

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How To Make A Nourishing Smoothie

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Put Bread Back On The Table

MODERATION, HEALTHY HABITSCasuarina ForsythNovember 15, 2016A Casual Bite to Eat sourdough bread, made with love, food, homemadeComment

Fabulous Fibre - 25 ways to help you reach your 25g/day

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12 Super Simple Ways to Spend Less on Groceries

After being a student for far too long, I've come up with some handy tips to save money on my grocery bill. Have a read, and watch your savings grow!

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10 Kitchen Essentials For A Busy Household

Being busy doesn't have to mean eating poorly, with a little preparation in stocking your fridge, freezer and pantry with the right foods you can have a quick and nutritious meal any night of the week.

Have a read of the 10 foods that I like to have in the kitchen at all times to prepare a tasty meal in a pinch!

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In Defence of Moderation

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Top 5 Reasons to Regularly Eat Legumes

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Should I eat before I workout?

A common sports nutrition question answered, have a read!

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5 learnings from Dietetics Semester one

On top of all the textbook teachings there were also many more subtle messages that I have learned in semester one of my masters that I think will make me a more open-minded and better learner and dietitian, and may help you too! Have a read of five of my learnings from my first semester of dietetics!

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Who else wants to eat healthier snacks?

Some people are snackers, others are not. I am most definitely a snacker and will have a few snacks per day, being guided by my appetite. If you're a regular snacker, it's important to choose your snacks wisely. The best approach to snacking is to go back to basics and choose simple easy snacks, based on whole ingredients. Below are some healthy snacking examples.

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Eating for study success

What we eat can play a very important role in having a good study session, by helping to improve memory and concentration. Here's some info to help you get your nutrition right for the upcoming exam period.

LEARNINGSCasuarina ForsythApril 20, 2016A Casual Bite to Eat carbohydrates, iron, b vitamins, zinc, omega 3, study mealsComment

One roast chicken, six ways

Want to cook a roast chicken on the weekend and have a range of different meals throughout the week? Let me show you how!

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My top 5 tips for more home cooking

This week is Australia's Healthy Weight Week (AHWW) an initiative of the Dietitians Association of Australia, and this year the focus is on encouraging Australian's to enjoy home cooked meals more often. This is my first year as a student dietitian and with this in mind, I've put together my top 5 tips to help get you in the kitchen and enjoy cooking more often.

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Five ways to enjoy eating your veggies

Instead of focusing our attention on cutting out foods that we enjoy, why not focus on making the foods that are good for us (we're talking veggies) more enjoyable to eat. In 2016, let's focus on adding more colour into our diet in a delicious and sustainable way.

HEALTHY HABITSCasuarina ForsythFebruary 4, 2016A Casual Bite to Eatpesto, dips, zucchini, basilComment

Three healthy, easy homemade dips

Three easy and healthy dips to start including in your repertoire. Add them to sandwiches, salads, grilled veggies and meat, cheese platters, or simply enjoy them with veggies, crackers or turkish bread.