When we become parents it seems to open the door to a whole new world of worry. A lot of these concerns relate to our child’s nutrition and growth. From…

If you’re looking to lose weight, you might have considered making an appointment with your local dietitian. You’re not alone. Weight loss is one of the main reasons people see…

Diet and exercise – diet and exercise – diet and exercise. No doubt you’ve heard about the importance of diet and exercise so often, the words have become almost meaningless….

Sunshine Coast Dietetics has taken a significant step towards carbon neutral status by participating in a unique offsets program undertaken by West Australian based Carbon Neutral. Managing Director of Sunshine…

Acai bowls, coconut oil, cacao, there are so many supposedly “healthier” food options out there. But are those options really as healthy as you think they are? Our Accredited Practising…

Everyone has considered dieting — for weight loss, for muscle gain, for a healthier life. But have you ever considered that you should be eating for your age? Our Accredited…

There is so much information available to people about what is good for us, what the new superfood is and also what foods we should avoid or eat sparingly. With…

With the end of the year quickly approaching, thinking about the new year and changes which can be made to improve health start swirling around, not only in personal thoughts,…

The stores are filling with Christmas goods, there are carols playing, and there are plans being made for how to celebrate the end of the year. Christmas can become an…

With summer coming up, it is important to remember to look after your skin as best you can when exposed to the harsh UV rays pumping out from the sun….

Are you ready to be the talk of your next Christmas party or family gathering? Look no further as we bring you the ultimate cheesecake. Here is how you make…

The heat is turning up, and the humidity is picking up along with it. So staying cool is becoming a priority to keep us comfortable and from feeling like we…

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies that occurs across ages and genders, although is more common in females than males. People can develop iron deficiency for…

So following on from last week’s blog, we are moving with our food through the body into the next stage of the digestive tract which is the small intestine. The…

What happens to food after we place it in your mouth until it comes out the other end. The journey food takes through our body is a very interesting, and…

With the warmer weather nearly here, we are getting excited for salad season to be upon us! The variety of fresh fruits and vegetables available to us here on the…

Although the week has already started, this week marks National Nutrition Week! This is an opportunity for everyone to have a look at what they are eating, and look to…

Like many other foods out there, apple cider vinegar or ACV, is getting a lot of media time about the health benefits it can provide, and the super benefits that…

Do you need superfoods to be healthy? Short answer: no! Superfoods are popularised by individuals, media, celebrities, or food industries to promote intake of these products. Like many other foods,…

Eating food isn’t just about energy, carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Food is about enjoyment, and fun, and celebration. But at a smaller level, what makes up food does play an…

Everyone has their own understanding of what they do and don’t like to eat, how they eat, when they eat, and the foods that make them feel satisfied. Everyone is…

Many people ask us questions about how to pick the right bread, when there is white bread, wholemeal bread, rye bread, sourdough bread, high fibre bread, iron fortified bread, wholegrain…

As dietitians, our scope of knowledge goes beyond knowing what is in food and knowing about eating behaviours (that’s a very brief summary). We are also well equipped with knowledge…

If you have experienced the effects or irritable bowel syndrome (or IBS), you would have some familiarities of the symptoms it causes. For some, it is a gentle rumble in…

The word “prebiotics” can often get confused with the word “probiotics”, but they play different roles within the body. Both the pre- and probiotics are located within the digestive tract,…

There has been a hit word that has been floating around in the food, gut health, and medical scene for some time. Probiotics. What are these? What do they do?…

Going to the supermarket is a sensory experience – for the eyes, ears, nose, and if you are lucky, tastebuds! There are colours, eye-catching packages, lighting, music, announcements, cooking chooks,…

In Australia, we are very fortunate to be exposed to long days with lots of sunshine which provides us with healthy doses of vitamin D, as long as we don’t…