News & Views
As an important part of good health, nutrition is under constant scrutiny and assessment.
While every day it seems there is a new "miracle" diet or superfood that promises instant weight loss, boundless good health and everlasting energy, in reality good nutrition should be based firmly on scientific and medical study.
And just like anything in science or medicine, sometimes opinions and recommendations change in light of ongoing research.
This section presents some general news and (mostly personal) views about nutrition topics, based on my own practice.
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Plan to Step Off The Diet Rollercoaster
Lose weight… put it back on… Sound familiar? We need a plan to get off the dreaded diet rollercoaster.
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From the lips to the hips…when the average bevie adds up on the calorie count
What do alcohol, oranges and chocolate-coated biscuits have in common? They all contain calories, and your favourite tipple might just be equivalent to a surprising number of oranges or biscuits.
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Carbs – Low GI, High GI… Why GI?
Carbohydrates are often spoken of as being "low-GI" or "high-GI." But what is GI, and does the type of GI matter for our health?
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Is coconut oil the new “Good Fat”?
The recent trend of using coconut oil and drinking coconut-laden drinks is touted as being healthy... but is it really?
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Caring for people living with cancer
Nutrition management for people who are cancer fighters and survivors is a specialist area of dietary management.
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Assisting your nutrition & healthy weight goals
Eating 2 wellness is not only about your health goals, but about what we can do together to develop good eating habits, allowing for the normality of eating to appetite.
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Cheaper alternatives to salmon
Salmon is one of the best fish to eat, but can be expensive. Are there alternatives to salmon that are cheaper but still nutritious?
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Is your diet giving you asthma?
More than two million Australians suffer from asthma to varying degrees, and some foods are being viewed with suspicion as "triggers" for asthma attacks.