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September 12, 2024

How to Overcome Cravings

Craving sweets is a common issue we see in the clinic. These cravings can be triggered by various factors, both psychological and physical. Emotional triggers might include boredom, depression, stress, or anxiety. Sometimes, cravings can be due to habit or a need for comfort. On the physical side, factors like low blood sugar, thirst, or dehydration can also play a role. Identifying Triggers: Emotional or Habitual Triggers: If your cravings are driven by emotions or habits, consider changing yo[...]

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March 15, 2024

Diet and Endometriosis

March marks Endometriosis Awareness month, so therefore we thought we would shed some light on the current evidence surrounding endometriosis and diet. First of all, what is endometriosis? It is a condition affecting 1 in 9 women, whe[...]

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February 2, 2024

How Do I Eat More Vegetables?

We know vegetables are good for us, but many of us don’t eat enough, with most Australians only eating around half the recommended amount of vegetables each day. This may be due to a lack of time, or being unsure how to incorporate t[...]

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June 8, 2022

Is your vegetarian diet balanced?

A varied and balanced vegetarian diet can provide all the nutrients you need for good health. A vegetarian diet easily meets healthy eating recommendations - a diet low in saturated fat and high in fibre with plenty of breads, grains,[...]

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May 4, 2022

Basic Principles of Menu Planning

Do you want to eat healthier, but don’t know where to start? Does the idea of planning out a week’s worth of meals seem overwhelming? Then this blog is for you. There are a lot of benefits when it comes to menu planning. It helps[...]

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March 15, 2022

The ultimate guide to protein shakes

Protein shakes can be a great solution when you need food fast, but don’t want to resort to fast food. They’re quick and easy to make so you’ve always got a hassle-free way to eat well, even on your busiest of days. Keeping a sto[...]

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February 23, 2022

What is resistant starch and why should we be eating it?

Starches are a type of carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes, grains and cereals. While our bodies can easily break down ‘ordinary’ starch, resistant starch as the name suggests, resists digestion in the first part of the diges[...]

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January 13, 2022

Omega-3, what is it and why do we need it?

You may have heard about omega-3 fats, but what are they and why are they considered to be an ‘essential’ fatty acid? Omega-3 is the term used to describe a family of fats. They are essential because the body cannot make them, and[...]

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November 26, 2021

Are you a victim of food marketing?

We think we know how to choose the healthier option… right? Or maybe we just get so confused we simply reach for whatever is on special. Either way, we are here to help you sought the fact from the fiction.An increasing number of peo[...]

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October 21, 2021

Let’s Go Nuts for Nut Day!

October 22nd marks Nut Day 2021. We thought we’d share some interesting information about nuts, as people often ask us if certain nuts are okay to eat, or if some types are better than others. Nuts are a good source of protein, healt[...]

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