We all know we should eat more vegetables – it's a message that's been drummed into all of us since primary school. But what does that actually mean? How much should we eat? How do we cook them? Should we cook them? What oils should we use? "Culinary nutrition" is an increasingly popular field of study that helps bring dietary recommendations to life – and allows people to know exactly what they should do with their food to make it fun and interesting. Accredited practicing dietitian, Jacqui Plozza, shares her interest in the health benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the Mediterranean diet.

We all know we should eat more vegetables &ndash; it's a message that's been drummed into all of us since primary school. But what does that actually mean? How much should we eat? How do we cook them? Should we cook them? What oils should we use? "Culinary nutrition" is an increasingly popular field of study that helps bring dietary recommendations to life &ndash; and allows people to know exactly what they should do with their food to make it fun and interesting. Accredited practicing dietitian, Jacqui Plozza, shares her interest in the health benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the Mediterranean diet.

This podcast series attempts to inform listeners of the nutrition, health and wellness benefits of olives and olive products, by drawing on the scientific knowledge of leading nutritionists, dieticians, scientists, doctors and academics from Australia and around the world.

It complements the wealth of material collated by the Olive Wellness Institute – evidence-based credible information on nature's very own ancient source of health and wellness, the olive tree.

Each fortnight you'll hear from experts on the reasons why regular consumption of extra virgin olive oil and products derived from the olive tree can improve our health.

This podcast series attempts to inform listeners of the nutrition, health and wellness benefits of olives and olive products, by drawing on the scientific knowledge of leading nutritionists, dieticians, scientists, doctors and academics from Australia and around the world.
It complements the wealth of material collated by the Olive Wellness Institute &ndash; evidence-based credible information on nature's very own ancient source of health and wellness, the olive tree.
Each fortnight you'll hear from experts on the reasons why regular consumption of extra virgin olive oil and products derived from the olive tree can improve our health.

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