New Year, Who Dis? Your healthiest chapter starts now! The calendar has flipped, and so can your habits. 2026 is your year to feel confident, nourished, and in control—all from the comfort of your own home. Did you know that changes to how you eat and how you move can improve your health, especially that […]
In the bustling aisles of supermarkets, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) reign supreme. Their colourful packaging and enticing flavours beckoning shoppers to indulge. These heavily modified products, often brimming with unhealthy fats, added sugars, and sodium, have become a staple in many diets, offering convenience and taste at a seemingly low cost. We have already discussed their […]
Ultra-processed foods negatively impact gut health. Are you harming your gut health by consuming too many of these foods? Ultra-processed foods are foods that have been heavily altered from their natural state through a series of industrial processes. But isn’t chopping and canning also processing? Food processing generally refers to any action that alters food […]
The phrase ‘Lose Weight Now, Ask Me How’ used to be a ubiquitous, often aggressive, marketing hook. It represented a time of quick fixes, extreme calorie restriction, and diet-of-the-month fads that promised instant transformation. It was a world where a number on a scale was the ultimate goal, achieved through sheer willpower and often, deprivation. […]
We think ‘diet’ is a four-letter word. Food restriction or “dieting” means intentionally depriving yourself. Ongoing deprivation is generally only ‘successful’ for a certain amount of time before we ‘fall off the wagon’ and start eating for comfort or to rebel against the ‘diet’. Initially we might feel temporarily better before we inevitably become disappointed […]
Actually, rather than asking “Are you eating enough protein for perimenopause?”, do you know why it’s important? What are good sources of protein… and less desirable ones? Consider where the protein you eat comes from. Is it mainly from animal sources like red meat, poultry or eggs? Or do you include plant sources such as […]
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become increasingly prevalent in modern diets. They are heavily modified and contain unhealthy fats, added sugars, and salt. While ultra-processed foods may taste appealing, their excessive consumption can lead to weight gain and other health problems. How UPFs Contribute to Weight Gain Several factors contribute to the weight-gaining potential of ultra-processed […]
GLP-1 medications can be a valuable tool for weight loss, but it’s essential to be aware of potential nutritional issues, especially when considering pregnancy.
Health experts Professor Susan Davis, Dr Natasha Vavrek and our Director and Principal Dieitian, Dr Shelley Wilkinson answered perimenopause questions posted in from ABC readers. Look back at the live blog with answers to all the perimenopause questions you might have – and some you may not have thought of yet! Whether it’s about brain […]
One of the most common techniques our Lifestyle PeriMenopause Dietitians use with clients is a range of strategies to help them identify their patterns of Non Hungry Eating, also known as NHE. WHAT IS NHE? Non hungry eating is eating when you aren’t physically hungry for food. HOW CAN I TELL IF I DO ANY NHE? Ask yourself the […]
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