Dietary Specialists

13/11/2025

At Dietary Specialists, we love salads too — and this Bulgur & Tuna Garden Salad is one of our favourites!

✨ Recipe highlights:
✔️ High in protein and fibre
✔️ Quick to prepare
✔️ Perfect for work lunches or light summer dinners

Bulgur & Tuna Garden Salad
🍚 1 cup cooked bulgur wheat
🐟 1 can tuna in spring water
🥕 ½ small carrot, grated
🌽 ¼ cup corn kernels
🌶️ ½ red capsicum, diced
🥒 ½ cucumber, diced
🌿 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Low-fat dressing:
1 tbsp plain yogurt + 1 tsp lemon juice + ½ tsp olive oil + pinch of salt

Mix all ingredients together, fold through the dressing, and enjoy chilled!

🌿 Variation: Swap tuna for boiled eggs, smoked chicken, or chickpeas for a plant-based version.

09/11/2025

Great read by Claire Turnbull

The world is swimming with health and diet advice and a lot of it lacks evidence or expertise.

07/11/2025

🫒 Did you know that the Mediterranean diet is one of the most effective ways to support liver health and manage Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD)?

This balanced eating pattern helps reduce inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, and lower liver fat — all while being delicious and satisfying!

✅ Fill your plate with:

Colourful veggies & fruits

Whole grains & legumes

Healthy fats (olive oil, nuts, seeds)

Fatty fish like salmon or sardines 🐟

Limited red meat and processed foods

💡 Small swaps make a big difference — try replacing butter with olive oil or adding extra veggies to every meal!

👉 For personalised nutrition advice, contact the team at Dietary Specialists: dietaryspecialists.co.nz

17/07/2025

Love this post from Dietitians New Zealand reminding us to get back to basics