Media Dietitian and Nutritionist | Melissa Meier — Honest Nutrition

As an Accredited Practising Dietitian, I can provide trustworthy, evidence-based and practical advice on a range of topical issues in nutrition. I do so regularly for various media outlets - below are some examples of my latest work.

If you need expert nutrition commentary or an opinion piece, please get in touch! I'd love to contribute.

What a week of meals on the Mediterranean diet looks like via myBody+Soul — What a week of meals on the Mediterranean diet looks like via myBody+Soul

Should you be taking Vitamin C every day? via myBody+Soul — Should you be taking Vitamin C every day? via myBody+Soul

Potato vs sweet potato: Which is healthier? via myBody+Soul — Potato vs sweet potato: Which is healthier? via myBody+Soul

How much dairy does your child need? via Kidspot — How much dairy does your child need? via Kidspot

Fermented foods vs probiotics: Which is better for your gut? via myBody+Soul — Fermented foods vs probiotics: Which is better for your gut? via myBody+Soul

If you have weekend food guilt, you need to read this dietitian's advice via myBody+Soul — If you have weekend food guilt, you need to read this dietitian's advice via myBody+Soul

The one thing a dietitian wishes you'd stop doing to lose weight via myBody+Soul — The one thing a dietitian wishes you'd stop doing to lose weight via myBody+Soul

A dietitian's guide on how to stop using food as a crutch via myBody+Soul — A dietitian's guide on how to stop using food as a crutch via myBody+Soul

How much iron your toddler actually needs in their diet via Kidspot — How much iron your toddler actually needs in their diet via Kidspot

Healthy Food Guide April 2019 — Healthy Food Guide April 2019

Should you be taking B12 every day? via myBody+Soul — Should you be taking B12 every day? via myBody+Soul

What you need to learn from the Blue Zones if you want to live to 100 via myBody+Soul — What you need to learn from the Blue Zones if you want to live to 100 via myBody+Soul

Why you feel like something sweet after a meal, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — Why you feel like something sweet after a meal, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

Should I give my picky eater supplements? via Kidspot — Should I give my picky eater supplements? via Kidspot

I weighed myself every day for a year. This is what I learned via 9Coach — I weighed myself every day for a year. This is what I learned via 9Coach

Should you be taking a Vitamin D supplement? via myBody+Soul — Should you be taking a Vitamin D supplement? via myBody+Soul

Prevention Australia April/May 2019 — Prevention Australia April/May 2019

The healthiest way to cook every type of vegetable, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — The healthiest way to cook every type of vegetable, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

The 75 cent food this dietitian wishes you would eat more via myBody+Soul — The 75 cent food this dietitian wishes you would eat more via myBody+Soul

A dietitian's 3 surefire ways to boost your metabolism for faster weight loss via myBody+Soul — A dietitian's 3 surefire ways to boost your metabolism for faster weight loss via myBody+Soul

The best packaged foods to put in your kid’s lunch box via Kidspot — The best packaged foods to put in your kid’s lunch box via Kidspot

How much fruit your child should actually be eating via Kidspot — How much fruit your child should actually be eating via Kidspot

Why there is no such thing as negative calories via myBody+Soul — Why there is no such thing as negative calories via myBody+Soul

Healthy Food Guide March 2019 — Healthy Food Guide March 2019

The dietary reasons you're so tired all the time via myBody+Soul — The dietary reasons you're so tired all the time via myBody+Soul

How to lose weight when you work a lot, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — How to lose weight when you work a lot, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

The clever food swaps a dietitian wants you to make to stop belly bloat via myBody+Soul — The clever food swaps a dietitian wants you to make to stop belly bloat via myBody+Soul

You should be eating AT LEAST 30 types of plants each week for this reason via myBody+Soul — You should be eating AT LEAST 30 types of plants each week for this reason via myBody+Soul

The worst nutrition advice this dietitian has heard (and wants you to ignore) via myBody+Soul — The worst nutrition advice this dietitian has heard (and wants you to ignore) via myBody+Soul

What a dietitian wants you to know about the celery juice trend via myBody+Soul — What a dietitian wants you to know about the celery juice trend via myBody+Soul

How to go vegan without becoming a hangrier version of yourself via myBody+Soul — How to go vegan without becoming a hangrier version of yourself via myBody+Soul

Five things a nutritionist recommends always putting in your kid’s lunchbox via Kidspot — Five things a nutritionist recommends always putting in your kid’s lunchbox via Kidspot

The pros and cons of the Pegan Diet, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — The pros and cons of the Pegan Diet, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

Yes, you can drink alcohol without ruining your diet, here's how via myBody+Soul — Yes, you can drink alcohol without ruining your diet, here's how via myBody+Soul

'I’m a dietitian, here’s why I’ll never ever cut carbs' via myBody+Soul — 'I’m a dietitian, here’s why I’ll never ever cut carbs' via myBody+Soul

Lunchbox 101 via ALDI Unpacked — Lunchbox 101 via ALDI Unpacked

Everything a dietitian wants you to know before you go full-fledged vegan via myBody+Soul — Everything a dietitian wants you to know before you go full-fledged vegan via myBody+Soul

'I'm a dietitian - here's why I refuse to go on a detox' via myBody+Soul — 'I'm a dietitian - here's why I refuse to go on a detox' via myBody+Soul

The best diet of 2019 has already been named and experts agree via myBody+Soul — The best diet of 2019 has already been named and experts agree via myBody+Soul

Hemp seeds are the tiny nutritional powerhouses you need in your diet via myBody+Soul — Hemp seeds are the tiny nutritional powerhouses you need in your diet via myBody+Soul

Jillian Michaels wants you to scrap the keto diet for this important reason via myBody+Soul — Jillian Michaels wants you to scrap the keto diet for this important reason via myBody+Soul

Coconut oil vs extra virgin olive oil: A dietitian's guide to which is better for you via myBody+Soul — Coconut oil vs extra virgin olive oil: A dietitian's guide to which is better for you via myBody+Soul

Healthy Food Guide Feb 2019 — Healthy Food Guide Feb 2019

Move over almonds, everyone is drinking sesame milk now via myBody+Soul — Move over almonds, everyone is drinking sesame milk now via myBody+Soul

5 on-the-go summer brekkies for under $5 a pop via myBody+Soul — 5 on-the-go summer brekkies for under $5 a pop via myBody+Soul

This is how much protein you really need each day, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — This is how much protein you really need each day, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

A beginner's guide to meal prepping to help you fight clean eating fatigue via myBody+Soul — A beginner's guide to meal prepping to help you fight clean eating fatigue via myBody+Soul

Why this dietitian wants you to ditch bulletproof coffee via myBody+Soul — Why this dietitian wants you to ditch bulletproof coffee via myBody+Soul

Work out exactly which diet is right for you via myBody+Soul — Work out exactly which diet is right for you via myBody+Soul

How these 5 healthy people stay on track over the holidays via myBody+Soul — How these 5 healthy people stay on track over the holidays via myBody+Soul

Prevention Australia Feb/March 2019 — Prevention Australia Feb/March 2019

Guacamole vs hummus: A dietitian's guide to which is better for you via myBody+Soul — Guacamole vs hummus: A dietitian's guide to which is better for you via myBody+Soul

How to build a calorie-friendly cheese platter, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — How to build a calorie-friendly cheese platter, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

How to deal with holiday food guilt via Nine Coach — How to deal with holiday food guilt via Nine Coach

Why eating only 6 hot chips at a time is a ridiculous diet rule via myBody+Soul — Why eating only 6 hot chips at a time is a ridiculous diet rule via myBody+Soul

Can't lose weight? These 'health foods' could be to blame via myBody+Soul — Can't lose weight? These 'health foods' could be to blame via myBody+Soul

Supplements you should consider taking on the keto diet, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — Supplements you should consider taking on the keto diet, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

Should I be taking a probiotic every day? via myBody+Soul — Should I be taking a probiotic every day? via myBody+Soul

3 simple steps to help get things moving (if you know what we mean) via myBody+Soul — 3 simple steps to help get things moving (if you know what we mean) via myBody+Soul

Healthy Food Guide Jan 2019 — Healthy Food Guide Jan 2019

Indulge over Christmas without the guilt via ALDI Unpacked — Indulge over Christmas without the guilt via ALDI Unpacked

The best foods to load your plate with on Christmas Day, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — The best foods to load your plate with on Christmas Day, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

How to eat whatever you want over the holidays via myBody+Soul — How to eat whatever you want over the holidays via myBody+Soul

Keep your blood sugar levels in check by adding these foods to your diet via myBody+Soul — Keep your blood sugar levels in check by adding these foods to your diet via myBody+Soul

The healthiest nut butter for you, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — The healthiest nut butter for you, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

Should you be taking fish oil everyday? via myBody+Soul — Should you be taking fish oil everyday? via myBody+Soul

Happy Hour drinks that won't sabotage your diet via myBody+Soul — Happy Hour drinks that won't sabotage your diet via myBody+Soul

Should you be taking vitamin D every day? A dietitian weighs in via myBody+Soul — Should you be taking vitamin D every day? A dietitian weighs in via myBody+Soul

Your coffee habit might be making your fat via myBody+Soul — Your coffee habit might be making your fat via myBody+Soul

What to eat during your period to make it suck way less via myBody+Soul — What to eat during your period to make it suck way less via myBody+Soul

The best low-sugar fruits to eat for weight loss via myBody+Soul — The best low-sugar fruits to eat for weight loss via myBody+Soul

Should you be taking magnesium everyday? A dietitian weighs in via myBody+Soul — Should you be taking magnesium everyday? A dietitian weighs in via myBody+Soul

Quitting sugar? This 7-day meal plan will get you started via myBody+Soul — Quitting sugar? This 7-day meal plan will get you started via myBody+Soul

Why you're putting on weight on a vegan diet via myBody+Soul — Why you're putting on weight on a vegan diet via myBody+Soul

Snacking vs fasting: Which is better for weight loss? via myBody+Soul — Snacking vs fasting: Which is better for weight loss? via myBody+Soul

Healthy Food Guide Dec 2018 — Healthy Food Guide Dec 2018

A dietitian's weekly shopping list: Expert shares the staples she stocks her fridge with - and she DOESN'T spend a fortune on 'superfoods' via Daily Mail — A dietitian's weekly shopping list: Expert shares the staples she stocks her fridge with - and she DOESN'T spend a fortune on 'superfoods' via Daily Mail

BYO movie snacks that are healthier than popcorn via myBody+Soul — BYO movie snacks that are healthier than popcorn via myBody+Soul

The fridge staples a dietitian buys every week via myBody+Soul — The fridge staples a dietitian buys every week via myBody+Soul

Meet the weird non-dairy milk trend everyone is excited about now via myBody+Soul — Meet the weird non-dairy milk trend everyone is excited about now via myBody+Soul

Prevention Australia Dec 2018/Jan 2019 — Prevention Australia Dec 2018/Jan 2019

Why this dietitian wants you to ditch the keto diet via myBody+Soul — Why this dietitian wants you to ditch the keto diet via myBody+Soul

This is the fast food a dietitian actually orders via myBody+Soul — This is the fast food a dietitian actually orders via myBody+Soul

Trick or treat? Here’s how many calories are really in your Halloween loot via myBody+Soul — Trick or treat? Here’s how many calories are really in your Halloween loot via myBody+Soul

This is how much chicken you should be eating, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — This is how much chicken you should be eating, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

How to get enough protein on a vegan diet, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — How to get enough protein on a vegan diet, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

Full fat vs skim: which milk is better for you? via myBody+Soul — Full fat vs skim: which milk is better for you? via myBody+Soul

3 dietitian-approved easy lunches that can help you lose weight via myBody+Soul — 3 dietitian-approved easy lunches that can help you lose weight via myBody+Soul

What to eat when you're breastfeeding, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — What to eat when you're breastfeeding, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

13 ALDI products that dietitians swear by via ALDI Unpacked — 13 ALDI products that dietitians swear by via ALDI Unpacked

3 healthy breakfast ideas for weight loss via myBody+Soul — 3 healthy breakfast ideas for weight loss via myBody+Soul

7 signs you might have a gluten intolerance via myBody+Soul — 7 signs you might have a gluten intolerance via myBody+Soul

How many calories are in a banana? via myBody+Soul — How many calories are in a banana? via myBody+Soul

Healthy Food Guide Nov 2018 — Healthy Food Guide Nov 2018

How much turmeric you actually need in a day to see results via myBody+Soul — How much turmeric you actually need in a day to see results via myBody+Soul

Is granola actually healthy? via myBody+Soul — Is granola actually healthy? via myBody+Soul

7 days of dinner ideas for weight loss via myBody+Soul — 7 days of dinner ideas for weight loss via myBody+Soul

How many calories are in an apple? via myBody+Soul — How many calories are in an apple? via myBody+Soul

A perfect day of eating when you’re expecting via myBody+Soul — A perfect day of eating when you’re expecting via myBody+Soul

Wait, is frozen yoghurt really healthy? via myBody+Soul — Wait, is frozen yoghurt really healthy? via myBody+Soul

5 desserts with less than 200 calories via myBody+Soul — 5 desserts with less than 200 calories via myBody+Soul

Dumplings vs. ravioli: which is healthier? via myBody+Soul — Dumplings vs. ravioli: which is healthier? via myBody+Soul

Healthy Food Guide Oct 2018 — Healthy Food Guide Oct 2018

This is the ultimate seven-day Mediterranean meal plan via myBody+Soul — This is the ultimate seven-day Mediterranean meal plan via myBody+Soul

10 foods with more vitamin C than an orange via myBody+Soul — 10 foods with more vitamin C than an orange via myBody+Soul

Noodles vs. rice: Which is healthier? via myBody+Soul — Noodles vs. rice: Which is healthier? via myBody+Soul

Calcium rich foods that aren’t a glass of milk via myBody+Soul — Calcium rich foods that aren’t a glass of milk via myBody+Soul

3 cheap brekkies that have more protein than eggs via myBody+Soul — 3 cheap brekkies that have more protein than eggs via myBody+Soul

Oats vs. avo on toast: what’s healthier? via myBody+Soul — Oats vs. avo on toast: what’s healthier? via myBody+Soul

3 dietitian-approved dinners under 400 calories via myBody+Soul — 3 dietitian-approved dinners under 400 calories via myBody+Soul

Prevention Australia Oct/Nov 2018 — Prevention Australia Oct/Nov 2018

Mythbuster: I have a specific diet, so I can’t get everything I need from ALDI via ALDI Unpacked — Mythbuster: I have a specific diet, so I can’t get everything I need from ALDI via ALDI Unpacked

A dietitian’s top 7 foods to eat in spring via myBody+Soul

Pizza vs. Pad Thai: Which one’s healthier? via myBody+Soul — Pizza vs. Pad Thai: Which one’s healthier? via myBody+Soul

How to spring clean your fridge via myBody+Soul — How to spring clean your fridge via myBody+Soul

3 ingredient recipes for those nights you can’t be bothered via myBody+Soul — 3 ingredient recipes for those nights you can’t be bothered via myBody+Soul

Wrap vs. bread: Which one’s healthier? via myBody+Soul — Wrap vs. bread: Which one’s healthier? via myBody+Soul

The 5 most filling foods below 250 calories via myBody+Soul — The 5 most filling foods below 250 calories via myBody+Soul

Healthy Food Guide Sept 2018 — Healthy Food Guide Sept 2018

The most annoying question this dietitian gets asked via myBody+Soul — The most annoying question this dietitian gets asked via myBody+Soul

These are the high-protein vegetables that keep you full via myBody+Soul — These are the high-protein vegetables that keep you full via myBody+Soul

Foods that make your poo regular, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — Foods that make your poo regular, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

These are the 7 essential nutrients you need to survive via myBody+Soul — These are the 7 essential nutrients you need to survive via myBody+Soul

A dietitian’s top picks for vegan fast food via myBody+Soul — A dietitian’s top picks for vegan fast food via myBody+Soul

Fridge or cupboard: where you should actually store your groceries via myBody+Soul — Fridge or cupboard: where you should actually store your groceries via myBody+Soul

What dietitians drink when they're not having water via myBody+Soul — What dietitians drink when they're not having water via myBody+Soul

Surprising foods that have more carbs than a piece of bread via myBody+Soul — Surprising foods that have more carbs than a piece of bread via myBody+Soul

What does the 'low fat' label actually mean? via myBody+Soul — What does the 'low fat' label actually mean? via myBody+Soul

This is what a dietitian snacks on each day via myBody+Soul — This is what a dietitian snacks on each day via myBody+Soul

These are the healthiest meats to be eating, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul — These are the healthiest meats to be eating, according to a dietitian via myBody+Soul

Breakfasts that have more sugar than doughnuts via myBody+Soul — Breakfasts that have more sugar than doughnuts via myBody+Soul

Healthy Food Guide Aug 2018 — Healthy Food Guide Aug 2018