Superfoods or Supernutrients We often hear the term superfoods, but what are the things about these foods that make them so super? It is the nutrients they contain, so in this article I am coining the term “supernutrients”. A substance that provides nourishment for growth or metabolism in human beings is called a nutrient and […]
These three words sound similar but they have very different roles in appetite management. Satiation is how much a food or meal fills you up immediately after eating, satiety is how long it keep you feeling full and satisfaction is how well that food or meal satisfied you from an enjoyment perspective. Here are some […]
“Oh no, I am eating something ‘bad’. I can’t believe I am doing this again. I have broken my food rules again, I have no self-control, I am so weak, I am so ‘bad’, I might as well keep going now that I have started and I might as well eat more foods that are […]
A conundrum of embarking on a ‘health kick’ that involves curbing eating while increasing physical activity is that you get hungry, really hungry, hungry enough to get hangry! A brisk morning walk can make you noticeably hungrier by mid-morning and something like swimming – absolutely ravenous. Ironically, burning those extra calories can make it more […]
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 […]