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Evangeline Mantzioris

@emantzioris.bsky.social
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Program Director of Bachelor of Nutrition & Food Sciences at University of South Australia Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) & Sports Dietitian (AccSD) Mediterranean Diet l Sports Nutrition l Fatty Acids Nutrition Communicator l Author

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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 15h
Olive oil is healthy. Turns out olive leaf extract may be good for us too theconversation.com/olive-oil-is...
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Olive oil is healthy. Turns out olive leaf extract may be good for us too
Olive leaf extract may reduce blood pressure, improve blood lipids and help the way our bodies handle glucose. But the evidence isn’t clear cut.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat theconversation.com/climate-chan...
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Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat
This is very bad news for human health but also for the health of other animals in the food web.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Can vitamin C cure a cold? How a Nobel Prize winner convinced us it could theconversation.com/can-vitamin-...
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Can vitamin C cure a cold? How a Nobel Prize winner convinced us it could
When a chemist wrote a book about vitamin C curing the common cold, the world took note. How wrong we all were.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Thinking about acupuncture or herbs for menopause? Read this first theconversation.com/thinking-abo...
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Thinking about acupuncture or herbs for menopause? Read this first
Hot flushes, night sweats or swinging mood changes can be debilitating. So it’s tempting to look to complementary therapies. Here’s what the evidence says.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Do athletes really need protein supplements? theconversation.com/do-athletes-...
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Do athletes really need protein supplements?
Most Australians have double the recommended intake of protein already, meaning protein shakes are probably superfluous for most.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food (and what to avoid) theconversation.com/what-to-drin...
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What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food (and what to avoid)
From orange juice, to tea and coffee, to alcohol — different drinks can have different effects on iron absorption. This is worth thinking about if your iron levels are low.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink? theconversation.com/matcha-is-ha...
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Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink?
Matcha is a powdered version of green tea. Here’s what the evidence says about whether it’s good for us.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat theconversation.com/climate-chan...
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Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat
This is very bad news for human health but also for the health of other animals in the food web.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
How to get the nutrients you need without eating as much red meat theconversation.com/how-to-get-t...
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How to get the nutrients you need without eating as much red meat
Here’s how to ensure you’re still getting enough protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12 while cutting back on red meat.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food (and what to avoid) theconversation.com/what-to-drin...
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What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food (and what to avoid)
From orange juice, to tea and coffee, to alcohol — different drinks can have different effects on iron absorption. This is worth thinking about if your iron levels are low.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food (and what to avoid) theconversation.com/what-to-drin...
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What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food (and what to avoid)
From orange juice, to tea and coffee, to alcohol — different drinks can have different effects on iron absorption. This is worth thinking about if your iron levels are low.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here’s the science theconversation.com/do-you-need-...
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Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here’s the science
Some people swear by it, while others don’t bother. But what does the evidence say about washing rice, and when should you do it?
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
MSG is back. Is the idea it’s bad for us just a myth or food science? theconversation.com/msg-is-back-...
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MSG is back. Is the idea it’s bad for us just a myth or food science?
Suspicion around monosodium glutamate persists. But there is no evidence MSG is harmful, and a sprinkle in your cooking may boost its flavour while reducing your sodium intake.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What is creatine? What does the science say about its claims to build muscle and boost brain health? theconversation.com/what-is-crea...
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What is creatine? What does the science say about its claims to build muscle and boost brain health?
Social media influencers tout creatine supplements for athletic performance and to boost brain health. Here’s what the evidence says.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What is creatine? What does the science say about its claims to build muscle and boost brain health? theconversation.com/what-is-crea...
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What is creatine? What does the science say about its claims to build muscle and boost brain health?
Social media influencers tout creatine supplements for athletic performance and to boost brain health. Here’s what the evidence says.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Could changing your diet improve endometriosis pain? A recent study suggests it’s possible theconversation.com/could-changi...
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Could changing your diet improve endometriosis pain? A recent study suggests it’s possible
Recent research suggested cutting back on dairy, gluten, caffeine and alcohol could improve endometriosis pain. But here’s what to consider before making big changes.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body theconversation.com/were-told-to...
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We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body
Most of us know we should eat different coloured fruits and vegetables, but do you know why?
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body theconversation.com/were-told-to...
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We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body
Most of us know we should eat different coloured fruits and vegetables, but do you know why?
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Can vitamin C cure a cold? How a Nobel Prize winner convinced us it could theconversation.com/can-vitamin-...
theconversation.com
Can vitamin C cure a cold? How a Nobel Prize winner convinced us it could
When a chemist wrote a book about vitamin C curing the common cold, the world took note. How wrong we all were.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat theconversation.com/climate-chan...
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Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat
This is very bad news for human health but also for the health of other animals in the food web.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat theconversation.com/climate-chan...
theconversation.com
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat
This is very bad news for human health but also for the health of other animals in the food web.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
How to get the nutrients you need without eating as much red meat theconversation.com/how-to-get-t...
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How to get the nutrients you need without eating as much red meat
Here’s how to ensure you’re still getting enough protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12 while cutting back on red meat.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Is black sesame the latest viral food trend? www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...
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The latest viral health food trend claims to lower your BMI
Black sesame is the latest plant-based product to go viral with social media claiming these seeds reduce blood sugar, risk of heart disease and can even reverse grey hair.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The WHO says we shouldn’t bother with artificial sweeteners for weight loss or health. Is sugar better? theconversation.com/the-who-says...
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The WHO says we shouldn’t bother with artificial sweeteners for weight loss or health. Is sugar better?
Here’s what the new WHO guidelines mean for people who have switched to artificial sweeteners for health reasons.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat theconversation.com/climate-chan...
theconversation.com
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat
This is very bad news for human health but also for the health of other animals in the food web.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat theconversation.com/climate-chan...
theconversation.com
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat
This is very bad news for human health but also for the health of other animals in the food web.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat theconversation.com/climate-chan...
theconversation.com
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat
This is very bad news for human health but also for the health of other animals in the food web.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better? theconversation.com/are-fish-oil...
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Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better?
Fish oil has been promised to provide all sorts of health benefits – from boosting our heart health, protecting our brain and easing arthritis. Here’s how the claims stack up for fish and supplements.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
What’s this ‘longevity’ diet, and will it really make you live longer? theconversation.com/whats-this-l...
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What’s this ‘longevity’ diet, and will it really make you live longer?
A new diet by an American biochemist claims to help you live longer. It’s not too dissimilar to the Australian guide to healthy eating, which if followed, could also prolong your life.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
MSG is back. Is the idea it’s bad for us just a myth or food science? theconversation.com/msg-is-back-...
theconversation.com
MSG is back. Is the idea it’s bad for us just a myth or food science?
Suspicion around monosodium glutamate persists. But there is no evidence MSG is harmful, and a sprinkle in your cooking may boost its flavour while reducing your sodium intake.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Athletes’ bodies are supposedly temples. So why do so many consume ultra-processed foods? theconversation.com/athletes-bod...
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Athletes’ bodies are supposedly temples. So why do so many consume ultra-processed foods?
A cheeky muesli bar or sports drink may not seem too harmful but there are health risks for athletes to consider.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here’s the science theconversation.com/do-you-need-...
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Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here’s the science
Some people swear by it, while others don’t bother. But what does the evidence say about washing rice, and when should you do it?
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Lemon water won’t detox or energise you. But it may affect your body in other ways theconversation.com/lemon-water-...
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Lemon water won’t detox or energise you. But it may affect your body in other ways
Water and lemon juice on their own are healthy. But what if you combine them?
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food (and what to avoid) theconversation.com/what-to-drin...
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What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food (and what to avoid)
From orange juice, to tea and coffee, to alcohol — different drinks can have different effects on iron absorption. This is worth thinking about if your iron levels are low.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
How much protein do I need as I get older? And do I need supplements to get enough? theconversation.com/how-much-pro...
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How much protein do I need as I get older? And do I need supplements to get enough?
When we reach adulthood, protein requirements differ for men and women. But should you be eating more as you get older?
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat theconversation.com/climate-chan...
theconversation.com
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat
This is very bad news for human health but also for the health of other animals in the food web.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better? theconversation.com/are-fish-oil...
theconversation.com
Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better?
Fish oil has been promised to provide all sorts of health benefits – from boosting our heart health, protecting our brain and easing arthritis. Here’s how the claims stack up for fish and supplements.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they’re a picky eater)? theconversation.com/my-kid-has-g...
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My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they’re a picky eater)?
You might start by asking your child what’s in and what’s out according to their new diet – and why they decided to go vegetarian in the first place.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Can beetroot really improve athletic performance? theconversation.com/can-beetroot...
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Can beetroot really improve athletic performance?
Some people juice beetroot, some eat it, others mix up a drink from the powdered form. Here’s how it might affect your athletic performance.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Can vitamin C cure a cold? How a Nobel Prize winner convinced us it could theconversation.com/can-vitamin-...
theconversation.com
Can vitamin C cure a cold? How a Nobel Prize winner convinced us it could
When a chemist wrote a book about vitamin C curing the common cold, the world took note. How wrong we all were.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Olive oil is healthy. Turns out olive leaf extract may be good for us too theconversation.com/olive-oil-is...
theconversation.com
Olive oil is healthy. Turns out olive leaf extract may be good for us too
Olive leaf extract may reduce blood pressure, improve blood lipids and help the way our bodies handle glucose. But the evidence isn’t clear cut.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat theconversation.com/climate-chan...
theconversation.com
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat
This is very bad news for human health but also for the health of other animals in the food web.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Cost of living: if you can’t afford as much fresh produce, are canned veggies or frozen fruit just as good? theconversation.com/cost-of-livi...
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Cost of living: if you can’t afford as much fresh produce, are canned veggies or frozen fruit just as good?
Plus, five other tips to get more fruit and vegetables in your diet on a budget.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Why does everyone seem to have food intolerances these days? theconversation.com/why-does-eve...
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Why does everyone seem to have food intolerances these days?
It may seem as though everyone has food intolerances these days, but there could be a few factors at play.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink? theconversation.com/matcha-is-ha...
theconversation.com
Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink?
Matcha is a powdered version of green tea. Here’s what the evidence says about whether it’s good for us.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Remind me again, why is salt bad for you? theconversation.com/remind-me-ag...
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Remind me again, why is salt bad for you?
We all know we should reduce our salt intake, but can you remember why? Knowing might help you cut back.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
MSG is back. Is the idea it’s bad for us just a myth or food science? theconversation.com/msg-is-back-...
theconversation.com
MSG is back. Is the idea it’s bad for us just a myth or food science?
Suspicion around monosodium glutamate persists. But there is no evidence MSG is harmful, and a sprinkle in your cooking may boost its flavour while reducing your sodium intake.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What’s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains theconversation.com/whats-the-di...
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What’s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains
You can buy probiotics and prebiotics at the supermarket or pharmacy. But do they help your gut? Or are we better off eating fermented food such as cheese or kimchi?
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food (and what to avoid) theconversation.com/what-to-drin...
theconversation.com
What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food (and what to avoid)
From orange juice, to tea and coffee, to alcohol — different drinks can have different effects on iron absorption. This is worth thinking about if your iron levels are low.
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Evangeline Mantzioris @emantzioris.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Do athletes really need protein supplements? theconversation.com/do-athletes-...
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Do athletes really need protein supplements?
Most Australians have double the recommended intake of protein already, meaning protein shakes are probably superfluous for most.
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