Acute inflammation is a necessary reaction to injury or infection in your body. But chronic inflammation has been associated with multiple health conditions from mental illness to diabetes and heart disease. And many of the factors driving chronic inflammation are modifiable. Healthy Food Guide dietitian Jess Burvill and nutritionist and mum of three Kathleen Alleaume take a look at what inflammation is, what it really means for your health and which foods can help ease it.

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Your brain health is essential to your overall well-being. Deaths from dementia are second only to heart disease as Australia’s biggest killer, and around 43 per cent of people aged 16-85 years have experienced a mental disorder, at some point.

The good news is, what we eat and how we live can reduce our risk of developing dementia, and a healthy diet and regular exercise can help with managing mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. Healthy Food Guide dietitian Jess Burvill and nutritionist and mum of three Kathleen Alleaume reveal which foods are best for our brain and what we can do to keep our noggins in top shape as we age.

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Can't start the day without coffee? Healthy Food Guide dietitian Jess Burvill and nutritionist and mum of three Kathleen Alleaume investigate what your daily brew is doing to your health and make some surprising discoveries!

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Digestive health may not make for polite dinner conversation but it affects everyone. From constipation and bloating to building a thriving gut microbiome, Healthy Food Guide dietitian Jess Burvill and nutritionist and mum of three Kathleen Alleaume take us through what’s normal digestive health-wise and what can help with common tummy troubles.

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Some people are blessed with the even tone and smooth elasticity that are hallmarks of healthy skin, but is a ‘radiant glow’ achievable through lifestyle habits? And does chocolate really cause acne? Healthy Food Guide dietitian Jess Burvill and nutritionist and mum of three Kathleen Alleaume investigate what role diet plays in skin health, including whether collagen supplements are worth the price tag.

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Packing a healthy lunch that you or your kids actually want to eat is a constant challenge for busy households. Healthy Food Guide dietitian Jess Burvill and nutritionist and mum-of-three Kathleen Alleaume share expert tips on what to include to keep everyone going throughout the day. Plus, they deliver their verdict on whether ham sandwiches are in or out.

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Having a family member announce they've become vegan can present a few challenges - from how to make sure they're getting all the nutrients they need to figuring out what to cook. Healthy Food Guide dietitian Jess Burvill and nutritionist and mum-of-three Kathleen Alleaume take you through the basics of the vegan diet and how make sure your vegan loved one stays healthy. Plus, they share practical tips to take the stress out of mealtime prep when not everyone is eating the same diet.

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What you eat before and after exercise can make a difference to how much you get out of your work out. Healthy Food Guide dietitian Jess Burvill and nutritionist and mum-of-three Kathleen Alleaume dig into the research around the best eating patterns to fuel exercise, whether you're a regular gym goer, a performance athlete, or looking for ways to keep your kids' energy levels up for sports. Plus, they answer whether it's best to be fasted or fed before exercise.

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