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Nutrition Science Bites with Prof Clare Collins and Guest Dr Amelia Harray - Are there microplastics in my food and does it matter? #SpoilerAlert - Yes and Yes

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Nutrition Science Bites with Prof Clare Collins and Guest Dr Amelia Harray - Are there microplastics in my food and does it matter? #SpoilerAlert - Yes and Yes

Plastic is part of our world! Drink bottles, baby bottles, cups, cookware, supermarket foods packaged in plastic, take away containers and cosmetics. With microplastics 'everywhere' in the environment, what are the implications for the foods we choose to eat (or not) and the products we use every day?

Dr Amelia Harray is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD) and Clinical Researcher with a PhD in sustainable diets and a lifetime of plant-based eating. Amelia is the Clinical Lead and Senior Investigator on the Plastic Exposure Reduction Transforms Health (PERTH) Trial at the University of Western Australia, which is investigating the impact of plastics in our diets and how reducing exposure could potentially improve health.

Amelia also founded Eat Sustainably, a social enterprise that supports individuals and businesses improve nutrition and reduce planetary impact.

Make Dr Amelia's recipe HERE
Plastic, diet and human health - Article HERE
More information on Dr Amelia Harray's Eat Sustainably organisation can be found HERE
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Find more information about the Plastic Exposure Reduction Transforms Health (PERTH) Trial HERE

More about Eat Sustainably

The mission of Eat Sustainably is to empower people to eat more whole plant-based foods, use less plastic and waste less food. We work hard with members and businesses to break down stigma around plant-based foods and make evidence-based dietetic advice accessible and practical. Eat Sustainably online membership for individuals and corporate nutrition services (EAP programs, catering reviews, presentations, workshops) to help companies reduce emissions.

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What you eat or don’t eat affects how you look, feel and perform. Take our short quiz to find out what foods you could introduce to help you be your best.

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What is healthy eating?

Eating healthy is making sure you enjoy a wide variety of foods from each of the five major food groups daily, in the amounts recommended. The five major food groups as recommended by the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating are:

vegetables and legumes/bean
fruit
lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, legumes/beans
grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain and/or high cereal fibre varieties
milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives, mostly reduced fat.

Foods are grouped together because they provide similar amounts of key nutrients and eating a variety of foods from the list above helps to promote good health and reduce the risk of disease.

How do I improve my diet?

If you want to improve your diet you have come to the right place. By completing the Healthy Eating Quiz you’ll receive instant personalised feedback and a report on your diet quality to highlight any areas where you can improve your overall eating habits. Your score is based on the frequency and variety of the foods consumed from the five major food groups mentioned above. No Money No Time can help you improve your score by providing tips, goals and suggestions. On top of this we will provide quick, cheap and healthy recipes as well as credible answers to diet hacks, myths and FAQ’s.

Is my diet healthy?

Dietary habits are different between people. Some people choose to follow a particular diet (i.e., Keto diet or vegan diet) while some have to make changes due to certain food restrictions or health conditions. If you want to know if what you usually eat is healthy, then do the Healthy Eating Quiz today to give you the answers in less than 10 minutes.

Why is healthy eating important?

Your HEQ score and personalised feedback report is based on the frequency and variety of healthy core foods you usually eat. This is important because no single food contains all the nutrients we need to stay healthy. Some foods are higher in nutrients than others and people who have a lot of variety in the foods they eat are more likely to be healthy and to stay healthy. In other words, if you can eat a large variety of vegetables as opposed to only 2-3 types of vegetables, the benefits are much greater. This type of diet also helps you to feel better, think better and perform better during your usual daily activities.

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