Evangeline Mantzioris
@emantzioris.bsky.social
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
Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) & Sports Dietitian (AccSD)
Mediterranean Diet l Sports Nutrition l Fatty Acids
Nutrition Communicator l Author
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Are you living with Endometriosis? We need your help to find out how diet & lifestyle influence pain & other symptoms.
Over 18yrs, an Australian resident & diagnosed with endo?
Participation is voluntary & confidential & take ~20-25 mins
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Over 18yrs, an Australian resident & diagnosed with endo?
Participation is voluntary & confidential & take ~20-25 mins
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Lemon water won’t detox or energise you. But it may affect your body in other ways
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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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November 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Lemon water won’t detox or energise you. But it may affect your body in other ways
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Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better?
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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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November 27, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better?
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Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here’s the science
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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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November 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here’s the science
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Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat?
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Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat?
A new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your daily coffee for one week can help you burn fat. Is there any truth to this?
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November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat?
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What’s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains
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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?
theconversation.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 AM
What’s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains
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Eggs are so expensive right now. What else can I use?
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Eggs are so expensive right now. What else can I use?
There are lots of other ingredients you can use to make foods puff and rise, give your meal a rich taste, or to hold together ingredients.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Eggs are so expensive right now. What else can I use?
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Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink after a workout? A dietitian reviews the evidence
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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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November 21, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink after a workout? A dietitian reviews the evidence
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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?
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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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November 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Cost of living: if you can’t afford as much fresh produce, are canned veggies or frozen fruit just as good?
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We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body
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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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November 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body
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We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body
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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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November 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
We’re told to ‘eat a rainbow’ of fruit and vegetables. Here’s what each colour does in our body
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Can beetroot really improve athletic performance?
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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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November 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Can beetroot really improve athletic performance?
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Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe?
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Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe?
Here’s what the investigators found and what it means for people who use protein powder.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe?
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MSG is back. Is the idea it’s bad for us just a myth or food science?
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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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November 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
MSG is back. Is the idea it’s bad for us just a myth or food science?
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Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat?
theconversation.com/is-tiktok-ri...
theconversation.com/is-tiktok-ri...
Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat?
A new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your daily coffee for one week can help you burn fat. Is there any truth to this?
theconversation.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you burn fat?
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Could changing your diet improve endometriosis pain? A recent study suggests it’s possible
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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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November 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Could changing your diet improve endometriosis pain? A recent study suggests it’s possible
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What’s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains
theconversation.com/whats-the-di...
theconversation.com/whats-the-di...
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?
theconversation.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
What’s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains
theconversation.com/whats-the-di...
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Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe?
theconversation.com/some-us-prot...
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Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe?
Here’s what the investigators found and what it means for people who use protein powder.
theconversation.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe?
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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.
theconversation.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
MSG is back. Is the idea it’s bad for us just a myth or food science?
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Olive oil is healthy. Turns out olive leaf extract may be good for us too
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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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November 13, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Olive oil is healthy. Turns out olive leaf extract may be good for us too
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Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink?
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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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November 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink?
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Does artificial sweetener aspartame really cause cancer? What the WHO listing means for your diet soft drink habit
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Does artificial sweetener aspartame really cause cancer? What the WHO listing means for your diet soft drink habit
IARC has listed the artificial sweetener aspartame as possibly cancer causing. Here’s how to digest the findings.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Does artificial sweetener aspartame really cause cancer? What the WHO listing means for your diet soft drink habit
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The WHO says we shouldn’t bother with artificial sweeteners for weight loss or health. Is sugar better?
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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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November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The WHO says we shouldn’t bother with artificial sweeteners for weight loss or health. Is sugar better?
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Could changing your diet improve endometriosis pain? A recent study suggests it’s possible
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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.
theconversation.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Could changing your diet improve endometriosis pain? A recent study suggests it’s possible
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What is creatine? What does the science say about its claims to build muscle and boost brain health?
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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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November 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
What is creatine? What does the science say about its claims to build muscle and boost brain health?
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Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here’s the science
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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?
theconversation.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here’s the science
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