In our final instalment from our 3 part series talking about the changing dietary needs of women as they grow older, today we will be discussing the dietary needs of women in their sixties and beyond, and provide general advice for all women of any age. Sixties and seventies – avoid becoming morbid! While there […]
As we discussed yesterday, our dietary needs vary as we age so I plan to take you on an age defying decade by decade journey of discovery. Today let’s talk about the changing dietary needs of women as they move from their thirties through to their forties and fifties. Thirties – careers and kids Time-poor […]
Having worked hard to stay abreast of emerging evidence and the rapidly evolving food supply through my nearly 30 year career (so far) as a dietitian, I realise now that I have learned as much or more about applying that dietary knowledge to real life through my own personal experiences and those of my clients. […]
You might recall several years ago, a huge media outcry about some of the side effects of cholesterol lowering medications? Like many dietitians, I followed the debate that arose from a television program with interest, and did my best to support each client in the dietary management of their cholesterol in the way that suited […]
My version of ‘bliss balls’ I was so excited yesterday. While I was out on an early morning walk, I thought of a new way for my clients to increase fibre intake, while also having a sweet after-dinner treat. I was even more excited when I came home and made up my creation and it […]
Updated resources and unlimited access to all 3 stages for only $45AUD In our recently updated online IBS program, you will receive 12 simple, practical, short explanatory videos outlining how and why to make the suggested dietary changes. You will also receive downloadable resources which cover a multitude of topics relating to gut health that […]
As a Dietitian with a strong interest in gut health, and who recommends probiotic foods to my clients almost daily, you might have guessed that I would have been making my own Kombucha for eons? Truth be known, I have only been personally introduced to Kombucha recently, and by my daughters. Seemingly overnight, they have […]
Over the past few years, I have had more discussion with clients about the relative merits and perils of consuming coconut oil than I could even begin to count. It all started several years ago, when I distinctly recall a particular client reporting that she was eating a tablespoon of coconut oil twice a day […]
With the new year rolling in and way too much (social) media attention on body image, what better time to reflect on role modelling in relation to two strongly resonant and somewhat gender specific nutrition related issues – body image and dietary intake? Having two daughters who are now 17 years old, and having grown […]
Although new to Newcastle, Help Yourself Nutrition and Dietetics has been providing health and wellness services across the Mid North Coast for 20 years. Owned and operated by Dietitian Dr Kerith Duncanson and her partner, Exercise Physiologist Rick Naylor, Help Yourself is acknowledged by clients and other health professionals for the provision of pragmatic yet […]