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First Nations healthy eating resources

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First Nations healthy eating resources

Explore our healthy eating resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Our videos and downloadable resources have been co-designed with First Nations communities, embedding culture, stories and knowledge, to support healthy eating and wellbeing.

Videos

Honouring traditional sweetness

Learn from the past and celebrate traditional ways of eating, using less sugar and more bush foods.

"Just a little less sugar, like the old days."

Sugar in our body

See how eating too much sugar affects your heart health and how small changes, like using less sugar, can make a big difference. 

"A little less sugar every day is better for your heart and body."

What’s in your drink?

Find out how to make better choices about sugar at the store with easy tips, like buying smaller bags of sugar and drinking less soft drink. 

"Start small by adding less sugar than you normally would."

Bouncy energy

Learn about how eating too much sugar can give quick energy but leaves you feeling tired later, and how healthy foods can keep you feeling full and strong. 

"Let’s try less sugar and more good foods for better energy."

We’re here to help: healthy eating tools and resources

We have plenty of resources to help you follow a heart-healthy eating pattern.

  • Build your skills and confidence in the kitchen with our tips and tools for planning, shopping, and cooking healthy meals!
  • Explore our full range of recipes for delicious, budget-friendly and easy to prepare heart healthy meals you can make at home.
  • Discover our collection of free recipe e-books, from ‘Family recipes on a budget’ to '5 Ingredient Recipes' plus many more.
  • Get four weeks of easy-to-follow dinner recipes, shopping lists, tips and other helpful information to make healthy eating easy with our free Heart-Healthy Dinner Plan.

Looking for more information? Explore our resources on healthy eating and recent articles.

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Last updated12 January 2025