Fish is the world’s best source of omega-3. It’s a powerhouse of nutrients yet most of us don’t come close to eating enough. The challenge is often knowing what to choose; how to cook it and how it fits into a budget. This week I’ve trawled through the latest facts …
The term macros has been bandied around the fitness industry for a while now. Trainers often talk about them in relation to weight loss and body building. This week I decipher what macros really are and whether they’re worth counting on to help you build your health and fitness goals. …
Everyone likes food with benefits which is why functional foods are often in the media. These foods claim to do everything from reducing cholesterol to boosting brain power. This week I examine exactly what a functional food is and whether they’re worth the investment. A functional food doesn’t haven’t an …
I once made the error of declaring I was a newly qualified dietitian at the supermarket checkout. For the next twenty minutes everything in my trolley was carefully scrutinised by my fellow shoppers who crowded around to question my choices. Dietitians are often seen as nutrition purists who rarely deviate …
Food consumed in the hours after exercise can weigh heavily on your workout goals. If you find yourself putting away more food than weights post-exercise then it might be time to inhale more oxygen and fewer chips. Poor food choices after training can lead to increased fatigue and muscle soreness …
In winter it’s not unusual as the skies darken for our mood to follow. Usually our diet changes so we’re eating heartier food and often our hydration and physical activity levels decline. There are ways we can change our eating to try and elevate our mood. Here are some eating …
Variety is the spice of life but it’s amazing how many of us endure bland food due to the lack of assortment in our spice rack. Tinkering with a few different herbs can add amazing flavour to our food along with remarkable health benefits. Spices help us fend off everything …
This week is Men’s Health Week. A boy born in Australia has a life expectancy of seventy-eight years while a baby girl born at the same time could expect to live four years longer. Only thirty percent of a man’s overall health is determined by his genetics. The rest is …
As the ski fields pile on the snow Australians are set to pile on the kilograms this winter. Half of all men and almost forty percent of women are expected to gain up to five kilograms over the coming months. That’s a huge statistic and one you want to avoid …
The gluten-free market has expanded rapidly in recent years. If you’ve been diagnosed with coeliac disease, then avoiding gluten is essential. For the rest of us, choosing to go gluten-free is a decision we make based on our understanding of its benefits. This week I look at the gluten-free fad …
