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  Melanie McGrice (Dietitian)
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  Melanie McGrice is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with a Masters degree in Dietetics. She is the director of Health Kick Nutrition & Dietetics which ... View profile

  Personally, I think it’s a good idea to choose reduced fat/skim dairy products, but other than that, I’d rather see people focusing on nutritious foods than ‘diet’ foods.  Many ‘diet’ products are still high in kilojoules, and contain little nutrition or taste! 
  
  And, if you want a treat, have a smaller portion of the real deal, than a larger portion of something that just leaves you unsatisfied.
  
  Hope this helps!
  Melanie
  www.health-kick.com.au
  
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  Mel Haynes (Nutritionist)
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  Che, Scientist and Nutritionist I specialise in a practical approach to nutrition. The hardest part about changing your diet is learning how to implement those ... View profile

  Vegetables! best had raw but great cooked.  - Unlike money, diet food really does grow on trees (and on bushes and in the ground)  Reply to this post  |  Report
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  Nicole Senior (Dietitian, Nutritionist)
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  I'm an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist, consultant, author, speaker and food and health enthusiast. I love talking and writing about food and health. I ... View profile

  'Diet' products tend to be those with alternative sweeteners (like Nutrasweet, Sucralose Stevia etc) used instead of sugar and examples include soft drinks, cordials and yoghurts. All sweeteners used in Australia must be approved as safe before they can be added to foods, so all these products are safe to eat. The advantage of products with alternative sweeteners are they provide the sweet taste we all love but without the kilojoules, and they don't affect blood glucose levels.They're not necessary to lose weight, but they can provide a kioljoule saving and advantages for people with diabetes. Reply to this post  |  Report
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