Making sense of food and nutrition advice can be overwhelming. There is often conflicting advice and too many (self-proclaimed) “experts” who claim to have the magical answer to everything. We eat for a lot of different reasons. Modern humans are… Read More »Help With Nutrition and Diet, Who Do I Believe?
Diabetes is on the rise. So you would probably know someone with it but what is diabetes and how is it treated? Simply put, diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin, or it is not reacting to insulin like… Read More »What Is Diabetes and how is it treated?
“What is healthy eating” sounds like a rather simple question right? Research suggests Australians on a whole don’t know the answer, well they aren’t eating particularly balanced let’s just say that. With today’s media obsession focus on food and nutrition… Read More »What Is Healthy Eating?
With so many people talking about them, including your doctor, many people are asking the question “What are FODMAPs”? The low FODMAP diet was developed by an Australian dietitian; Dr Sue Shepard, at MONASH University. She went looking for a… Read More »What are FODMAPs?
What is an eating disorder?Eating disorders are psychological conditions with a focus around food. There are several different types (and sub-types) of eating disorders. Most people think you can ‘see’ eating disorders, that people with eating disorders are very underweight,… Read More »Getting Help For Eating Disorders
There are many reasons why you would require a visit to a Dietitian. Your first visit is usually prompted by a GP or Specialist Doctor. They may give you a quick overview of what a Dietitian does. In case you… Read More »FAQs: What To Expect When You Engage a Dietitian