May is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month. Let’s #FlushTheStigma around Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) this May. It takes guts to talk about Crohn’s and colitis. Crohn’s and colitis impact Australians at all ages and stages of life. More than 100,000 – or 1 in every
Dietitians Week 2024 runs from Monday the 8th to Sunday 14th April 2023 and this year’s theme is nourishing mind, body and brain which highlights the important role dietitians play when it comes to mental health. Clients commonly report that when they eat better, they
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
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