• Diet & Depression: Is there a link?

    By now most of us are aware that what we eat has a big impact on our physical health, but can the food we eat also influence our mood and mental health too? Research suggests that yes it can! Mental health conditions are on the rise with an estimated 1 in 2 Australians experiencing a… Continue Reading

  • Eat to Beat Cholesterol

    It is estimated that 1 in 3 Australians have high cholesterol, putting those people at a greater risk of coronary artery disease which can cause heart attacks and stroke. So it’s not surprising that coronary artery disease was the leading underlying cause of death in Australia in 2016 contributing to 12% of all deaths. While… Continue Reading

  • My Unapologetically Boring Day on a Plate

    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

  • Healthy eating, why are we so confused?

    If you asked a random sample of people what healthy eating was I’m sure you would get varying and often contradicting answers: ‘It means eating a gluten free diet’ ‘Eating high fat and low carb foods’ ‘Consuming plenty of plant based foods such as wholegrains, beans, lentils as well as fruits and vegetables’. ‘Eating paleo… Continue Reading

  • Centenarian Food Secrets

    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

  • Dietary Guidelines Around the World

    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.

  • Dear Pete, I Don’t Hate You!

    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

  • You’re a Dietitian and You Eat What?!

    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

  • Summer Diet Scorecard

    I’m not a big fan of diets but I know summer has arrived which means the gossip mags will once again be promoting the fad diets to ensure you are…I don’t even want to say it… ‘bikini ready’. But before you jump onto the fad diets that they are likely to promote check out the… Continue Reading

  • Skip the Extremes and Start with the Basics.

    I feel like people are bypassing the basics and seeking out extremes to eat healthier or to lose weight. People automatically get on the latest fad diet when actually if they took the time to look at their lifestyle, their dietary patterns and habits they would realize that they don’t need to jump on the… Continue Reading

  • If diets don’t work what does?

    Trying to lose weight? Don’t go on a diet. The stats about diets are pretty clear that they don’t work. Diets and restrictive eating plans usually do result in weight loss but research indicates that half the weight is most likely regained within 1 year and almost all within 5 years. So if people are… Continue Reading

  • Let’s End the Diet Wars

    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…

  • One Size Fits All?

    There is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to diets or one single eating pattern that is best for everyone. They key to achieving a healthy diet is getting the basics right and then individualizing it to suit your own needs and lifestyle. If you have the basics of healthy eating right by… Continue Reading

  • Why are we chasing our tails?

    A new week, a new fad diet. Most of them have been recycled; a diet that’s been reinvented or tweaked to look brand new and a whole lot better than it used to be. Occasionally a new one will appear and will join the ‘fad diet cycle’.  It will be the ‘it diet’ for a… Continue Reading

  • Eat Food, Not Nutrients

    What did you have for dinner last night? I had protein, omega 3’s, a side of carbs, oh and there was a nice dash of B vitamins, vitamin A and zinc and a little iron a calcium to top it off… said no one ever…and no one has ever said that because we eat food… Continue Reading

  • Portion Perfection or Portion Distortion?

    Portion Perfection or Portion Distortion? Portion sizes have certainly increased over the past decade. Supersized meals, 1 litre serves of soft drink, 600ml lattes and huge servings at restaurants are not uncommon. Portion control has certainly gotten out of control when eating out but you may not have noticed it is effecting what you eat at… Continue Reading

  • Fad Free Zone

    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

  • Putting Knowledge into Action

    I truly believe that most (well at least a lot) of people know the basics to healthy eating – plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, dairy and beans and legumes while limiting the amount of highly processed foods, ‘junk’ food and foods full of added sugars. And most people would know that regular exercise… Continue Reading

  • The Weight Loss Secret You Want To Know About

    Grass Greens! Having trouble losing weight? Tried thousands of diets and hours of exercise and still haven’t seen results?  Finally there is an all natural, proven weight loss product that will help you to lose weight and keep it off. Grass Greens is made from grass grown in the natural, green, pesticide free fields of… Continue Reading

  • Do’s and Don’ts of Summer Dieting

    With summer just around the corner it means we are going to be bombarded with the latest fad diets to get ‘summer ready’. If you do want to lose weight do it in a healthy, sustainable way that will see you lose weight not just for summer but keep off it through all the seasons!