The concept that ‘all fats are bad for us’ has been finally accepted as being completely ill founded. We can actually observe the misguided theory in motion, for as we kept reaching for low-fat and fat free snacks, foods and drinks in the last few decades, that’s exactly when our obesity and diabetes ratesContinue reading “The Good Fats are Back”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Why Colour is Important
SPRING has definitely sprung when it comes to fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables with this season a smorgasbord of colour and taste. Fruit varieties include bananas, grapefruit, lemons and navel oranges which are great on their own or a welcome flavour to tropical dishes or even lemon squeezed over grilled fish. When itContinue reading “Why Colour is Important”
Why We Want Burgers after Alcohol
Have you ever woken up after a night of drinking a few glasses of wine or beer, and felt like you just need a burger? Well, you’re not alone: David Levitsky, Professor of Human Ecology and Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University, explains his theory: that fat is one of the most energy-dense foods around,Continue reading “Why We Want Burgers after Alcohol”
Could cavities cause obesity?
The impact dental disease has on the entire body is just starting to be uncovered, and it could be colossal! “It’s an area that’s widely misunderstood,” says Sydney based Dentist and Co founder of DentalHub Dr. Steven Lin, who goes on to say that: “the dental community has long recognized periodontal disease (gumContinue reading “Could cavities cause obesity?”
Antidepressant use in pregnancy may lead to childhood obesity and Diabetes
Recent scientific research from McMaster’s University in Canada was released who found that mothers taking anti-depressant drugs during pregnancy, were potentially predisposing their child to a life of obesity and diabetes. The specific type of anti-depressants in question here are the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. The use of these antidepressants haveContinue reading “Antidepressant use in pregnancy may lead to childhood obesity and Diabetes”
Chicken Green Curry
2 tbsp. coconut oil 2-3 tbsp. natural green curry paste (AYAM or see related recipe if want to make your own), 500g chicken thigh pieces, sliced 2 cups (500ml) coconut milk 2 cups (500ml) chicken stock 4 kaffir lime leaves, roughly torn, plus 2 finely shredded leaves to garnish 1 red onion, sliced 1 cupContinue reading “Chicken Green Curry”
The Ultimate Sinful Foods: Chocolate, Coffee & Wine; are they really that bad?
As a nutritionist I’m a big fan of avoiding calorie and fat counting and instead using your food as medicine. Science is realizing food is so much more complex than the obvious sum of their parts: fats, carbs, proteins and calories. There are other properties present, that are far more influential on health, so let’sContinue reading “The Ultimate Sinful Foods: Chocolate, Coffee & Wine; are they really that bad?”
The Science Behind The Paleo Diet:
‘Why are we meant to eat like caveman when we are not currently cave men, and is this ken doll an unfortunate victim of mummy’s creative vision?’ These are probably the first two questions to leap out at most intelligent people reading this article. And yes, on the ken doll. Last week we over-veiwed theContinue reading “The Science Behind The Paleo Diet:”
Good Food Month!!!!
We are in the midst of Queensland’s Good Food Month, part of the largest food Festival held in Australia! This month-long gastro-delighting jubilee is a statewide celebration of the best of the best in dining, as rated by the Good Food Guide. This guide is basically considered any ‘foodies bible’ and rates restaurantsContinue reading “Good Food Month!!!!”
Understanding The Paleo Diet
In a world obsessed with diets and weight loss, and in a modern society slowly declining into a multitude of health disasters, we need something to rescue us. We keep hoping for a magical pill to fix the obesity epidemic overnight, but it turns out losing weight takes work and effort of a consistentContinue reading “Understanding The Paleo Diet”
nutritionsciencewellness 