Food Choices

Menu planning is a recognised aid for eating for health, but generic menu plans may lose their appeal over time. Creating your own personalised menu plan can appear an overwhelming task, or is it? Learn more.

Nuts and seeds can be tasty and nutritious components of your diet, but are often viewed as high fat and high caloric foods to be avoided. Learn about the nutrient and health value of nuts and/or seeds in your eating for health plan.

Are home cooked meals healthier than meals bought from the supermarket, fast food outlets, and restaurants? When the big picture of health is taken into account research is mixed. Learn more about home cooked meals and eating for health.

Legumes are an asset to any eating for health plan. They are packed with nutrients, need no refrigeration when raw, are economical, and may provide you with several health benefits when consumed as part of a balanced eating plan.

Eggplant, aubergine, or brinjal is classified as a fruit although more often considered, and consumed as a vegetable. Like the potato and tomato, eggplant is a species of nightshade which provides an array of essential nutrients. Learn more.