Shift work means working outside of the usual 7am – 6pm time period. Shift work can upset your body’s “internal clock”. Your internal clock is what tells your body to…
It is important that we are providing our children with a healthy lunchbox to support their growing bodies and brains. Research has shown that good nutrition during childhood is linked…
For many of us, snacking is a normal part of our dietary intake, however it is important to think about the snacks that we are opting for. Opting for healthy…
The festive season is always a busy time filled with Christmas catch-ups, works parties, barbeques, dinners out, and many other events where it is easy to overindulge and feel a…
What to expect when seeing a dietitian is a question we get asked by prospective patients all the time. Many people don’t know what to expect within the appointment or…
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, is a common gastrointestinal disorder that is expected to affect around 1 in 5 Australians. IBS is characterised…
What is a coffee enema and why have they gained recent popularity? Today I wanted to share an evidence-based insight into their use, in particular self-administered enemas, what they claim…
Healthy eating on a budget is achievable by eating food from the five food groups, following dietary guidelines, and probably most importantly, writing a shopping list and following it!! Many…
Dietitian or nutritionist? It’s a fair question to ask as in Australia, there are many different nutritional professionals who all appear to play similar roles. So what is the difference…
Organic and conventional food. What is the difference? What about the difference between fresh and frozen food? These days there is so much information surrounding what we should be eating…
What is a healthy diet and what is a balanced diet? Nutrition and what to eat can be a very confusing topic for many people. There are so many conflicting…
It is estimated that around 2.7 million Australians had Asthma in 2018. With so many individuals suffering from asthma, there is so much information out there, particularly around what to…
Have you ever heard of the phrase “eat seasonally” and wondered what this meant and why it is important? Eating seasonally refers to purchasing fruit and vegetables when they have…