by Ashleigh Feltham, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist
Do not underestimate the power of your gut to promote health and wellbeing, especially in the case of optimising your immune system....
The types and amounts of different microbes, which make up your gut microbiome, largely determine your health status. ...
If you don’t take the time to eat breakfast each day, you may be missing out on an essential meal that helps you meet your daily fibre needs....
The term ‘leaky gut syndrome’ refers to the imbalance of the gut cell wall’s normal function. Chronic inflammation and disease as well as an imbalanced diet can cause leaky gut syndrome...
There's an important synergy between gut health and athletic performance. The diet of an athlete is often very different to the average person....
If you are making any of these rookie mistakes, upgrade your breakfast game. An easy swap may help to optimise the nutrition benefits of your oats in the morning...
To keep your vision sharp and your eyes working at their best remember to eat in a way that supports a healthy gut microbiome. ...
There's a link between gut health and estrogen balance. Your gut microbiome composition is the conductor to healthy estrogen regulation....
There is direct communication from your gut to your heart known as the gut-heart axis. When your gut is flourishing with healthy gut microbes your heart benefits. Your gut health directly influences your heart health...
Including enough daily fibre in your diet has many health benefits. These include better blood sugar control and lower levels of chronic inflammation. These two factors are known to be linked to certain cancers including bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is the tenth most common cause of cancer in the world....
Support optimal muscle gains by looking after your gut microbiome. Train smart to support the health of your gut microbes. ...
Have you hit the 40’s and suddenly experienced an unwanted shift in your weight? Strategies to shift weight back in your 40s....
Gut health is essential for your overall health and evidence on the importance of gut health continues to grow. A new buzzword you need to know is MACS or microbiota accessible carbohydrates....
Do you suffer from hay fever? Fibre may be the missing key to reducing hay fever symptoms. ...
Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that affects your central nervous system with widespread tenderness, stiffness, and musculoskeletal pain. This condition affects up to one in twenty Australians with the condition affecting more women than men....
Do you frequently fall victim to a case of the munchies? A sudden need to head to the kitchen and devour that chocolate cookie just after eating lunch? The good news is there are ways you can train your body to steer clear of falling victim to the munchies. ...
Lupus is an autoimmune disease where your body attacks its own cells by mistakenly thinking these cells are foreign invaders. This attack on cells can occur anywhere in your body including your lungs, brain, blood vessels, kidney, skin, joints, and heart. Your diet is a prime contributor or remover of...
The importance of a healthy gut microbiome is vital for your health. It promotes optimal immune function, metabolism of nutrients and organ health....
How South Australian Gourmet Food Company Fruit Custards with Added Fibre Can Help You Stay Regular....
Including enough fibre in your diet is important for your oral health as fibre helps to maintain healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Both high sugar and pressure levels are linked with an increased risk of developing gum disease....
If your pantry is looking a little worse for wear or there is nothing that you could make a meal from then read on. Long-life foods can not only be equal to the fresh varieties but can save you time and money too. Here are our Dietitian’s top 9 foods...