Diet and Prostate Cancer - How can men take control and reduce their risk?ByJaime Rose Chambers01 December 2023Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Australian men, however survival rates are relatively high and continuing to improve as more is discovered. Diet, lifestyle and complementary therapy use is common in men for prevention as well as those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer because there is now some promising research to show it may help to prevent or slow the disease. Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
The Role of Nutrition in Breast CancerByJaime Rose Chambers02 November 2023When it comes to breast cancer, we can’t control risk factors such as genetics and age, but certain diet and lifestyle factors we can. More women these days are surviving breast cancer and research is showing that there are some specific things we can do, such as eating more plants, exercise and limiting alcohol, that may either prevent breast cancer developing, and it’s recurrence and survival after a diagnosis. Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Conditions and TreatmentsRead More0 Comments
Sorry, But That Extra Protein Shake Isn’t Going To Get You JackedByScott Henderson01 November 2023There’s a limit to how much protein we can absorb in one sitting. But fear not, there is a solution to your gaining goals.Category:Nutrition, Fitness, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
Perimenopause Soft Tofu and Soba Noodle Ramen Recipe ByJaime Rose Chambers12 October 2023Research has shown that there are some foods and dietary patterns that may improve the symptoms of perimenopause and reduce the risk of some chronic diseases that rise for women at this life stage.Category:Recipes, Nutrition, Conditions and TreatmentsRead More0 Comments
Nutrition and OsteoporosisByJaime Rose Chambers30 August 2023Our bones form our physical structure, they hold us upright and keep us moving. When our body takes calcium from our bones to use in the body and doesn’t have the nutrients available from our diet to replace them, over time bone becomes brittle. This leads to osteopenia, and the more serious, osteoporosis and increases the risk of bone fractures. It’s estimated 1 million Australians have osteoporosis. We can’t reverse it but we can make some diet and lifestyle changes to stop further bone loss and potentially build back some bone. Category:Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
Alcohol and Our Health - Is there a safe drinking limitByJaime Rose Chambers27 August 2023Alcohol has long been part of many cultures and is still an integral part of many celebrations and events. It’s often also abused and used in excess, at the least making you feel pretty awful, and at its worst, can be fatal to you and to others, such as from road accidents and domestic violence. After decades of research and data collection, The World Health Organisation has recently released a statement on the safest level of drinking and guidelines to keep you and others around you safe from alcohol harm. Category:Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
The Healthiest Plane Food, According to an InsiderByScott Henderson23 August 2023According to this airline food director, there are two choices that will never lead you astray.Category:Nutrition, Travel, Travel Insurance, Travel InspirationRead More0 Comments
Your Sugar Cravings Are Normal But You Can Beat ThemByScott Henderson14 June 2023If you find your sweet tooth hard to wrangle, you’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean you have to suffer the health consequences, thanks to some actionable steps to subdue your cravings.Category:Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
Hypertension and DietByJaime Rose Chambers08 June 2023High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood pumping through the arteries is considered too high and puts pressure on the vessel walls. This can make you feel dizzy and give you a headache, but long term it can lead to serious health conditions like stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. Diet plays an integral role in controlled blood pressure and one of the best diets in the world, known as the DASH eating plan has been shown to be comparable with medication in helping to reduce blood pressure. Category:Nutrition, General Medical, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
Delicious Healthy Eating Made Easy with a Mediterranean DietByTammy GeorgeIf you’ve heard about the impressive health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet, it could be for you. Category:Nutrition, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
Top 10 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy HeartByJaime Rose Chambers18 March 2023It has long been recognised that there is a strong link between what we eat and the health of our heart, but traditional guidelines could be hard to follow as they weren’t practical. Recently, the guidelines have shifted to focus on overall eating patterns rather than individual foods and nutrients. It also considers the practical aspects of eating such as our environment, as people are commonly eating outside of the home. As a heart healthy diet is a healthy diet for everyone at every stage in their life, these tips can benefit most of us. Category:Nutrition, Healthy Living, Heart HealthRead More0 Comments
The Pros and Cons of Adding Superfood Powder to your DietByTammy GeorgeYou may have heard of the superpowers contained in a bottle of superfood powder but it’s worth weighing up their advantages and disadvantages.Category:Nutrition, Healthy LifestyleRead More0 Comments