Posts by DR JOANNA MCMILLAN

Dr Joanna Mcmillan’s Advice On Superfoods For Kids

Dr Joanna McMillan’s advice on superfoods for kids { CHILDREN ARE INFAMOUS FOR THEIR PICKY EATING HABITS AND IN PARTICULAR THEIR AVERSION TO ANY FOOD THAT PROVIDES POWERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS! } Contributor: Dr Joanna McMillan Children are infamous for their picky eating habits and in particular their aversion to any food that provides powerful health benefits! These days parents are creatively challenged, spending any spare time brainstorming new ways to add healthy ingredients to meals in hope their children absorb additional nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants. As part of Blackmores’ partnership with the Australian Open, we ask leading nutritionist and Blackmores
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The Freedom Foods Journey

The Freedom Foods Journey { FREEDOM FOODS REVOLUTIONISED THE FOOD INDUSTRY BY TRANSFORMING WHAT EATING LOOKS LIKE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH FOOD ALLERGIES } Contributor: yum. Gluten Free In 1990, Freedom Foods decided it was time the world was provided allergy-friendly, wholesome, tasty foods. This was the start of the “free from” food movement, which has now exploded throughout Australia and expanded to the rest of the world. Their commitment to this standard of cooking and eating led them to supporting supermarkets in creating dedicated health sections and even going as far as establishing the top allergy-testing facilities in the
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Dr Joanna Mcmillan

 drjoanna.com.au DR JOANNA McMILLAN is a PhD qualified nutrition scientist, an accredited practising dietitian and a former fitness instructor, giving her the sound credentials required to help us all make our way through the increasingly confusing nutrition and health messages in the media.  Joanna is a regular on television, radio and in print media, and a proud ambassador for Diabetes Australia, The Skin and Cancer Foundation, FoodBank NSW/ACT and Muscular Dystrophy. Born and raised in Scotland, Joanna emigrated to Australia in 1999.     BROWSE OUR RECIPES & ARTICLES KIDS Dr Joanna Mcmillan’s Advice On Superfoods For Kids Dr Joanna
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Flourless Blood Orange And Almond & Maple Cake

FLOURLESS BLOOD ORANGE AND ALMOND & MAPLE CAKE { THIS IS SUCH A SIMPLE CAKE RECIPE, YET YOU WON’T BELIEVE HOW BEAUTIFUL IT TASTES. USE SEASONAL FRUIT TO TOP FOR A FRESH AND TASTY DESSERT! } Contributor: Dr Joanna McMillan { INGREDIENTS } 4 blood oranges, skin on, plus extra orange segments to serve Mint leaves, to serve 6 large free-range or organic eggs 175 g (6 oz/1/2 cup) pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil to grease the baking tin 250 g (9 oz) flaked almonds, pan-roasted, then ground (alternatively, you can use
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Macadamia Chicken With Green Pea And Broccoli Mint Smash

MACADAMIA CHICKEN WITH GREEN PEA AND BROCCOLI MINT SMASH { THIS ONE IS SURE TO BECOME A FAMILY FAVOURITE. THE CRUNCHY NUT AND SEED TOPPING IS DIVINE WITH THE CHICKEN, BUT THE REAL WINNER IS THE SMASH. EVEN THE KIDS ASK FOR EXTRA VEGGIES WHEN I SERVE THEM THIS WAY! BIGGER EATERS CAN SIMPLY TAKE TWO PIECES OF CHICKEN (WITH EACH PIECE COUNTING AS 1 PROTEIN BLOCK AND 1 FAT BLOCK). YOU COULD FURTHER BOOST THE PLANT CONTENT BY ADDING STEAMED LEAFY GREENS OR A SIMPLE GREEN LEAF SALAD. } Contributor: Dr Joanna McMillan { INGREDIENTS } 2 rosemary sprigs,
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