When it comes to fruit and veg, it is often thought that fresh is in fact best. But what are the facts when it comes to nutritional content? Is fresh…
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Coeliac’s disease is a serious auto-immune condition that affects an average of approximately 1 in 70 Australians. The disease causes the patient’s immune system to react abnormally to gluten (a protein…
Wear Red Day for Cardiovascular Disease Apart from Valentine’s Day, 14th February also marks Wear Red Day across Australia. A Heart Research Australia initiative, Wear Red Day is an opportunity…
Should You lose Weight Before Knee Replacement Surgery? Maybe you or someone you know needs knee replacement surgery and have been told to lose excess weight. For many this can…
With school starting back this week for many kids around Queensland, the age old nightmare of school lunchboxes is back! The issue is not only what to pack to ensure…
With Christmas functions starting in November and celebrations left, right and centre over the Christmas and New Year period, it’s not surprising many of us then have to somehow manage…
With summer already upon is, one often overlooked aspect of a healthy diet is hydration. So, we’ve written this blog to help you stay hydrated in the summer heat! Why…
Practising safe driving can not only keep yourself safe, but keep the lives of other road users around you safe too. Check out these top tips dietitian Peta Cullis shared…
The requirements surrounding meat consumption are blurred by today’s ever-expanding diet culture. Diets such as Keto and Paleo emphasise high meat consumption, whilst plant-based and vegan diets occupy the other…
Surely you’ve come across fish oil supplements. Are you taking them? If so, do you know why you’re taking them? Like most supplementations, individuals tend to self-prescribe using Dr. Google,…
Nobody enjoys feeling nauseated and bloated, but for professional athletes, this problem can seriously impact their ability to perform at their best. Despite how healthy their diet is or how…
As an athlete, meeting your daily energy requirements and understanding the energy needs of a professional athelete plays a huge role in helping you perform at your best. While many…
Many of us do not realise that ‘night owl’ lifestyles, shift work and exposure to artificial light are highly unnatural and can be detrimental to our health. The simple message…
What is it? Mainly grown in Asia, this yellow spice is related to the ginger family and can be found in all sorts of meals, drinks and even cosmetics. Curcumin…
We all know soft drinks aren’t great for us, but how bad are they really? It may not be as sweet of a deal as you first thought. What is…
We’ve been saying it forever but now it’s been backed up with research. A team from the University of Glasgow has conducted a new study that found 90% of leading…
Healthy eating may seem overwhelming for some people, but thankfully choosing to improve your eating habits can been made easier by following ‘The Balanced Plate Model’, which is a visual…
These days it’s commonplace for a protein shake to be consumed at least once or twice a day most days of the week, because God forbid we might not get…
It’s often touted that “you are what you eat”, and in the essence of starting from the inside out, what you put on your plate can be just as important…
Elite athletes, bodybuilders, cyclists, surfers, passionate marathon-runners, avid gym-goers and those participating in team sport. What do all these people have in common? While their chosen form of training might…
Losing weight isn’t always an easy task. In fact, it can be extremely challenging for some people to lose weight and keep it off simply by living a healthy, balanced…
Talking about poo is certainly not the most glamorous topic to discuss but it’s definitely one that many of us should be aware of. The truth is that our bowel…
If you struggle with an uneasy stomach and you’ve been looking for answers, chances are you’ve heard of the low FODMAP diet, but what is it exactly? The diet was…
‘28-day detox’, ‘2-day juice cleanse’, ‘lose up to 10kg in time for summer…’ I am sure you’ve heard these before and you might have even tried what they’re trying to sell…
Caffeine isn’t just found in your morning coffee – in fact, many everyday products contain this stimulant in varying amounts. For athletes, however, it’s important to understand how caffeine can…
It goes without saying that athletes want to improve their health and fitness as much as possible to maximise their chances of success. For this reason, many people turn to…
The holidays are a wonderful time, a glorious combination of family, friends and, of course – food, but sadly, they seem to be over just as they’re getting started. In…
Most of us understand the importance of eating nutritious, healthy meals in order to get the most from our exercise regime. However, what many people fail to recognise is how…
Whether you’re planning a short trip away or a long, overseas adventure, eating well while travelling is difficult for most people. So, when you’re an athlete, it can feel almost…
Bariatric surgery is the most effective way to lose excess weight and keep it off in the long term that we have available at this stage. Because of this, some people…