@EMantzioris

Program Director of Nutrition & Food Sciences UniSA. Research: Fats, MedDiet, Nutrition-Environment. Speaker. Author. Own opinions.

 Adelaide, Australia
unisanet.unisa.edu.au/staff/homepage.asp?name=evangeline.mantzioris
Joined April 2012
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Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink? theconversation.com/matcha-i…

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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“Autophagy kicks in after 16 (or 72) hours of fasting.” But where’s the evidence? Our new review looks at fasting, diet and autophagy in humans. The findings are far less conclusive than the internet would have you believe. portlandpress.com/biochemsoc… @TimSargeant1 @BiochemSoc
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It's National Nutrition Week! This is one of my favourite @ConversationEDU articles that I have written on nutrition. It's bright, it's colourful, and it's good for you! Eat a rainbow of vegetables everyday! Read the story below.... theconversation.com/were-tol…

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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Thinking about acupuncture or herbs for menopause? Read this first theconversation.com/thinking…

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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Can vitamin C cure a cold? How a Nobel Prize winner convinced us it could theconversation.com/can-vita…

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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Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he cites actually says theconversation.com/robert-f…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he...

No, taking vitamin A is not going to protect you from catching measles, whatever Robert F. Kennedy Jr suggests. Here’s what will.

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Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better? theconversation.com/are-fish…

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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Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink? theconversation.com/matcha-i…

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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We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body theconversation.com/were-tol…

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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Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat theconversation.com/climate-…

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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Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink after a workout? A dietitian reviews the evidence theconversation.com/is-choco…

Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink after a workout? A dietitian reviews the evidence

Many people on TikTok are touting chocolate milk as a post-workout recovery drink. It turns out there is some evidence it offers benefits comparable to sports drinks.

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How to get the nutrients you need without eating as much red meat theconversation.com/how-to-g…

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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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-…

Cost of living: if you can’t afford as much fresh produce, are canned veggies or frozen fruit just...

Plus, five other tips to get more fruit and vegetables in your diet on a budget.

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It's getting warmer in Australia - and we are dreaming of of ice-cream and gelato. But what’s the difference between them? Is one healthier than the other - the asnwer may surprise you! theconversation.com/whats-th… via @ConversationEDU

What’s the difference between gelato and ice cream? One contains more air

Gelato is the Italian word for any type of ice cream. But in Australia, gelato refers to the frozen dessert of Italian origin. No wonder it’s confusing.

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Olive oil is healthy. Turns out olive leaf extract may be good for us too theconversation.com/olive-oi…

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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Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat theconversation.com/climate-…

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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Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat theconversation.com/climate-…

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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Can vitamin C cure a cold? How a Nobel Prize winner convinced us it could theconversation.com/can-vita…

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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Thinking about acupuncture or herbs for menopause? Read this first theconversation.com/thinking…

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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Do athletes really need protein supplements? theconversation.com/do-athle…

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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