Nutrition to Support Your Kidney Function
Approximately 1 in 10 Australians aged 18 years and over have indicators of chronic kidney disease (CKD), such as reduced kidney function, with 1 in 3 having an increased risk. Nutrition plays a crucial role in the prevention and management of kidney disease. Among many other dietary and lifestyle factors, here are three healthy habits […]
How Dietitians Can Support Mental Health: 5 Foods to Fuel Your Brain
A balanced diet can help feed the brain, lighten stress or anxiety, and nourish our whole sense ofwell-being. What we eat has a profound impact on the mind, body and brain – yet, dietitians arelargely underutilised in the current mental health crisis. This week is Dietitians Week, and in this blogpost, we’ll explore some of […]
Nutritional Management of Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a complex and challenging condition that affects countless women around the world. In Australia, 1 in 7 women live with endometriosis, many without even being aware, thinking painful periods and pelvic pain are “normal.” While medical interventions play a crucial role in managing endometriosis, we must recognize the powerful influence that food choices […]
A Healthier 2024 Australia Day Celebration
Australia Day is a time for friends and family to come together, and often, this celebration involves outdoor activities and delicious barbecues. While it’s a time to enjoy good food, it’s also an opportunity to make smart choices that align with your health and wellness goals. As a dietitian, I’m here to share some tips on how to make better smart food choices this Australia Day.
Let it be a Christmas Season without guilt
Christmas is a time for joy, celebration, and togetherness—a season where delicious treats and feasts often take center stage. But indulging in festive foods doesn’t have to derail your healthy eating habits or leave you feeling guilty. With a few mindful strategies, you can have a memorable festive season while staying on track towards your health goals.
Feeding Your Mood: How Diet Can Impact Your Mental Well-Being
The connection between diet and mood is a topic of growing interest in the world of nutrition and mental health. While there’s no magic food to cure all your emotional woes, it’s becoming increasingly clear that what you eat plays a significant role in how you feel. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of […]
Enhance Your Sleep with Healthy Eating Habits
Making informed choices about the foods we consume can significantly impact the quality and duration of our sleep. Often this connection between our diet and sleep is underestimated. So here are key nutrients and foods that have been found to promote a better night sleep.
Nutrition for Menopause
Menopause brings about many changes. With the decline of the hormone’s including insulin, testosterone, oestrogen and progesterone women may experience centralised weight gain. During this time, Accredited Practising Dietitian’s can support and guide women to maintain a healthy body weight and prevent chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. The Mediterranean diet has […]
Intuitive Eating Practices for Easter
Since December 26th, we have been exposed to Easter chocolates and hot cross buns with every shopping trip we make. Now with 1 week for the Easter weekend, the temptation to eat the gifted chocolates or buy the reduced hot cross buns is high. This Easter, try to look at Easter indulgences differently. Here, Dietitian […]
Signs Of Disordered Eating And Implications For Diet & Health: A Dietitian’s Perspective
Eating Disorders Approximately one million Australians are living with a diagnosed eating disorder (3% anorexia nervosa, 12% bulimia nervosa, 47% binge eating disorder (BED) and 38% other eating disorders). Currently however, what we are commonly seeing in clinic is in fact what we call “disordered eating”. You can read more about types of eating disorders […]
