Gut health. It’s the latest buzz word when it comes to health and nutrition. Not only are new ‘gut friendly’ foods popping up on supermarket shelves and in the trendy cafes but research on the links between the gut and health is constantly evolving making the gut more fascinating than ever before. Gut 101 The gut –… Continue Reading
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The Australian Dietary Guidelines. You either hate them, or you hate them. Well that’s the vibe I get from the online health gurus. No one actually follows them but they still get the blame for the increasing rates of obesity, diabetes & cardiovascular disease (try and figure that one out?!?). Some even point the finger at… Continue Reading
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Vegetarian and vegan diets are becoming more mainstream as people are giving up meat and animal products and turning to a plant based diet. While dedicated vegetarians and vegans don’t like it to be referred to as a ‘trend’ it certainly seems that ditching the meat is the food ‘movement’ of 2016. And I’m all… Continue Reading
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I never thought the day would come when people were scared and worried about eating fruit. And I’m not talking about the scare we had last year when certain frozen berries were contaminated with hepatitis A!!! I’m talking about people being worried that fruit is unhealthy, that fruit will cause weight gain, diabetes and be… Continue Reading
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A few ‘health gurus’ have come out lately telling the world what they eat on a daily basis to keep themselves healthy and there is no shortage of weird and obnoxious, bizarre, ridiculous wonderful ingredients. Their diet is full of superfood goodness, pixie dust and magical beans that no doubt will allow them to live… Continue Reading
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As a dietitian some people get frustrated by me. Very frustrated. They get annoyed and at times disappointed with me. This is certainly not my intention! They tend to express these feelings when I am using my knowledge, education and dietetic experience rather than any desire to impress or please them when I answer their… Continue Reading
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Centenarians, what a fascinating bunch of people! Imagine living for over a century, imagine all of the experiences, knowledge and wisdom that you would have. There is a lot to learn from this unique group of people. With the average life expectancy in most developed countries around 80 years how do they manage to live… Continue Reading
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Join me as I travel the globe in search of nutrition guidelines! We begin our journey in Antigua & Barbuda! Antigua & Barbuda have opted for a Food Guide Pineapple which divides foods into 7 groups: starchy foods; vegetables; fruits; food from animals; peas, beans & nuts; fats & oils; sugars and sweeteners.
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So many people these days claim they have found the miracle diet. The diet to solve everyone’s health woes. The diet that will put an end to obesity and diet related diseases. So many different theories, so many debates and constant bickering about who’s diet is best. The thing is we already know the basics… Continue Reading
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Pete, I feel like there is tension between us. Probably because of your strong Paleo views and your criticism against some dietitians and the way they practice. But I want to put an end to this war. I haven’t met you but you seem like an alright bloke. I would definitely sit down and have a… Continue Reading
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As a dietitian people often ask me about my own ‘diet’. What I eat, what I don’t eat and what I think about a particular food or diet. I have come to accept it now as part and parcel of being a dietitian. And I certainly don’t blame people for asking either. I’m always intrigued… Continue Reading
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I cringe when I hear the word ‘superfood’ it gives me images of Dr Oz flogging some miracle food that instantly burns fat, reduces cellulite and speeds up metabolism – and it can be yours for only $495 (+ postage and handling)!!! Many super foods are super hyped and super over priced. The so called… Continue Reading
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Eating food should never be associated with guilt or shame, good or bad. It is unfortunate that we are, at times, made to feel guilty about eating foods that wouldn’t be getting a 5 star health rating. Packets of food are labeled ‘guilt free’ or described as a ‘guilty pleasure’. Why should we feel guilty… Continue Reading
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2 women decided they wanted to lose 10kg. Person A decided to do an intensive meal replacement program by replacing each meal with a shake. Person B had done thousands of diets in the past and none of them had been successful in the long term, so she decided to take a different approach.
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Let’s end the diet wars. Everyone is on the quest for the best diet ever. The ultimate fail proof diet . Well I can tell you that there is and isn’t an ultimate best ever diet. Confused? Keep reading…
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Nearly all foods have gone through some form of processing before being eaten. Processing can involve harvesting, butchering, fermenting, canning, preserving as well as simply cooking and preparing foods. The processing of foods has many benefits which include improving the safety of food by removing micro-organisms and pathogens, preservation, easier distribution, longer shelf life and… Continue Reading
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Image Sally and Jane both went to the supermarket to stock up on a few items that they usually purchase. They are both very busy women and like to get in and out of the supermarket as quick as they can. They grab products and brands they know and that they have used in the past.… Continue Reading
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Many people may find this post quite boring. Why? Because what I’m going to write about I’m sure you have all heard before. I’m not going to write about the latest ‘superfood’, nor am I going to go on about a new diet that promises amazing weight loss results. Nor will I write about the dangers/benefits… Continue Reading
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Caffeine Fix Many rely on a morning coffee to get going, some need it for a 4pm buzz, while others use it to pull an all nighter. Most of us would consume some form of caffeine on a daily basis whether it be in tea, coffee, cola or chocolate. But how much is too much? Should you be ditching your daily dose?
