March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and in this month’s blog, our resident dietitian Nicole Saliba investigates whether there is a role for diet when it comes to endometriosis. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is an inflammatory condition, where uterine-lining-like tissue grows outside the uterus, often in
Healthy Lunchbox Week is an initiative of Nutrition Australia that aims to inspire Aussie families to create healthy, nutritious, and enjoyable lunchboxes and runs from the 4-10th of February. On average children consume around 30% of their daily food intake at school which predominantly comes
The health of your gut not only impacts how you feel physically but also mentally. In fact, your gut is a gateway to your overall health. It is safe to say most Australians do not have great gut health with at least 50% experiencing unpleasant
As the new year rolls in, so too do the unrealistic New Year’s resolutions we promise we are going to keep, whether it be losing an unrealistic amount of weight, completely cutting out a food group or committing to hitting the gym every single day
The opportunities to overindulge and let your exercise slide are endless during this time of the year. If you have historically found it difficult to maintain your weight or eat well in general over the Christmas period then below are some helpful tips to limit
Help! My kid is a fussy eater. Despite being common and relatively normal, fussy eating can place a huge amount of stress on parents and families who battle with it on a daily basis. While there are no quick fixes, there are several things that
EATING WELL FOR PCOS Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder which affects up to 21% of women of reproductive age in Australia. PCOS is a syndrome that is characterized by three key features: • Cysts that grow in the ovaries • Abnormally
Seven tips for navigating menopause Menopause is a natural transition for women where the reproductive system starts to wind down. Our oestrogen levels that once played a key role in releasing a mature egg each month, start to fluctuate then decline. Other hormones, such as
Preventing and managing childhood constipation Constipation is very common in Australian children, with approximately one in three Aussie kids struggling with this issue. Generally constipation is defined as an ongoing difficulty passing bowel movements that lasts longer than two weeks. It is frequently characterised by
Important Nutrients for Pregnancy Following a healthy balanced diet in the months leading up to conception and during pregnancy is particularly important as growing a baby requires specific nutrients and generally these can be met through a well-planned and nutritionally balanced diet and careful supplementation.