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Christmas tips for diabetics

Posted by Lynda on December 19th, 2013 (Diet, Health)

You don’t have to feel like you are missing out if you have diabetes. Healthy eating for people with diabetes is the same as for everyone else at Christmas.  Treats can still be enjoyed, but remember that traditional Christmas foods do tend to be higher in fat and calories than everyday foods, so moderation is […]

Christmas diet tips to see you through the festive season

Posted by Lynda on December 17th, 2013 (Diet)

Avoid the festive weight gain with these Christmas diet tips, from the dietitians at Hamilton Dietetics in north Sydney. Christmas is just around the corner.  It’s time for family, lights, decorations, gifts, and a bounty of delicious food. Experts estimate that most people gain one pound (0.5 kg) over the Christmas period, which equates to […]

Make the Swap!

Posted by Alexander on October 24th, 2013 (Diet, Fact Sheets, Health, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Weight Loss)

Simple life hacks for a healthier life 🙂   Instead of: Try: Using lots of oil so your food doesn’t stick to the pan Investing in some non stick cookware. That way you don’t have to add any oil at all! Adding salt when cooking Using lots of herbs and spices to keep you sodium […]

The Googy Egg Test

Posted by Alexander on September 26th, 2013 (Diet, Fact Sheets, Good Foods, Health, Healthy Recipes, Nutrition, Uncategorized)

It was once thought that eating cholesterol in foods (i.e. eggs) led to raised levels of cholesterol in your blood – or more particularly the ‘bad’ cholesterol that clogs your arteries and increases your risk of heart attacks. It is now known however, for most people, eating cholesterol actually has little effect on blood cholesterol. […]

Grab & Go Salad

Posted by Alexander on September 19th, 2013 (Diet, Fact Sheets, Good Foods, Health, Healthy Recipes, Nutrition, Uncategorized)

Here’s a smart and simple salad snack idea I picked up recently:   Take a tall glass jar and pour in a tablespoon of your favorite salad dressing (*see salad dressing ideas below). Wash, chop and add fresh salad ingredients like carrot, capsicum, tomato, cucumber, avocado, reduced fat feta or chicken. You may even want […]

Put Down the Salt!

Posted by Alexander on September 12th, 2013 (Diet, Fact Sheets, Good Foods, Health, Nutrition)

  Salt is a chemical compound made up of sodium and chloride. It is commonly used to preserve and flavour foods, and is the main source of sodium in our diet. A small amount of salt is important for good health – it helps to maintain the correct volume of circulating blood and tissue fluids […]

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