If you have been led to believe coconut oil is the healthiest oil, it might be time to reconsider using it.If you have recently replaced dairy milk and yoghurt for coconut oil & coconut yoghurt, you may have actually reduced the nutritional value of your diet by increasing saturated fat intake and reducing calcium intake in doing so.Coconut oil is fat that is extracted from coconut flesh, leaving behind the fibre, carbohydrate and protein. Coconut yoghurt is made from fermented coconut milk.[...]

 Let’s talk poo, or ‘stool’. It is not usually a frequent topic of discussion around the dinner table, but it is something that concerns everyone. How often is too often? Am I constipated? We are here to answer these questions.The good news is that ‘normal’ is different for everyone. Some people go 3 times a day, while others go 3 times a week. The main thing to note is if your pattern has changed. Particularly if you are over the age of 50. There can be some justified reasons for thi[...]

Fact: There are currently no validated tests available to diagnose food intolerances (with the exception of lactose intolerance). This is also why you cannot get Medicare rebates on most food intolerance tests.  Firstly, it is important to understand that there is a difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance. The symptoms of food allergy are typically more severe than an intolerance and include difficulty breathing, increased heart rate, skin rashes and hives and digestive issues.[...]

Take the time to REALLY enjoy your treats Someone opens a bag of Easter eggs and you promise yourself you’ll only have one or two. Then before you know it, you’re staring down a packet of empty wrappers. We’ve all been there. When we are distracted watching tv, socialising, barbecuing or playing games, we can be prone to unconsciously overindulging. Challenge yourself this Easter to really, really enjoy your chocolate. Try thinking about the creamy textures, the crunchy chunks, the gooey c[...]

"Low fat, No fat, Full cream, High calcium, High protein, Soy, Light, Skim, Omega 3, High calcium with Vitamin D and Folate or Extra dollop? Remember that ad on TV? When did milk become so confusing? When it comes to milk and dairy, there is so much conflicting advice out there that it makes it difficult to decide what to choose.  Know the facts and then you can decide what is right for you. What are the different classifications of milk? Whole milk or Full cream/fat milk is aroun[...]

 It’s officially 2021, and many of you may be thinking about your goals (both health-related, and otherwise) for this year. Especially if coronavirus de-railed your efforts last year. Accoding to Strava (the social network for athletes), most people ditch their newly minted new year’s resolutions by January 19, so let’s have a look at some tips to help you make the most of your goals this year. Make them convenient! Be realistic. Are you actually going to be able to do what you are pl[...]

Christmas is well and truly in reach, but that doesn't mean your health goals can't be! If you're worried about how to stay on track over the upcoming festive season, you've come to the right place. Below are a few of our top tips to try over the holiday period. Decorate your plate When filling your plate this Christmas, have the Christmas tree in mind. Put on your favourite carols and challenge your family and friends to ''decorate your plate'', whereby everyone has to fill their plate with as[...]

With increasing diet awareness among our society coupled with countless “health” influencers sharing a number of mixed messages it has become difficult to decipher the Morse code of nutrition and healthcare. Somewhere along the way, gluten has been thrown off the health bandwagon due to its apparent “inflammatory properties”. Thus, the gluten free diet has become increasingly popular in recent times.  The truth is, inflammation is an immune response that occurs when our body is trying[...]

‘The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition’ - Thomas Edison The Mediterranean diet is an increasingly popular way of eating. It is often recommended by health professionals due to the abundance of health benefits that it offers. Whilst the Mediterranean buzz word is familiar, the actual characteristics of the diet are often not well known by the general public. So, what is the Mediterranean Diet? It i[...]