A sponsor's profile: Sanitarium.

Dr Margaret Allman-Farinelli, Editor of Nutrition & Dietetics, recently asked the following questions of Tris Guy, Senior Dietitian, Sanitarium Nutrition Service

N&D: Can you tell us about the resources you have developed for dietitians and other health professionals?

Sanitarium: Sanitarium Nutrition Service has developed an extensive series of nutrition fact sheets that provides information on the health benefits of eating more plant foods (such as soy, grains, fruits and vegetables), as well as practical information on eating a balanced vegetarian diet.

We are also in the process of developing a new web site that aims to provide information on the health benefits of soy foods as well as addressing some of the commonly asked questions regarding soy. This site will provide up-to-date information and an extensive reference listing. We look forward to providing further details to DAA members when this site is live.

N&D: What new nutrition projects does Sanitarium have for 2003?

Sanitarium: In January, we began a six-month series of advertorials promoting plant foods in the 'Body and Soul' supplement of News Limited's national Sunday papers. Called 'Natures Super-foods', this promotion aims to encourage people to enjoy the great taste and health benefits of eating more whole plant foods, such as nuts, grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits. We are offering readers a free copy of our recipe booklet 'Nature's Super-foods--Simply Natural, Super Healthy', as well as the opportunity to register for our free 'Recipe of the week' email service. We have had a tremendous response to date, and the feedback from our customers alone indicates that readers have enjoyed learning about these foods with many commenting that they are increasing their intake of the featured foods.