Feel Good Foods ByRosie Mansfield29 October 2018Feeling low? It’s time to use food as medicine. According to nutritionist expert, Rosie Mansfield, "Good nutrition can provide nutrients that can calm the mind and body whilst also increasing energy and stabilizing your mood. A really smart move is to adjust your diet to one that is supporting your nervous system and not stimulating it. The foods we should commit to reducing include caffeine, alcohol, sugar, high glycemic carbohydrates and fried foods. But don’t worry there are a plethora of delicious foods you can easily add to your diet to soothe an excitable nervous system. Remember, you are what you eat." In her latest article for HIF, Rosie delves in the foods that will improve your mood, energy and overall health. Category:Nutrition, Mental HealthRead More0 Comments
Is Gut Health The Key To Better Mental Health And Wellbeing?ByTammy George15 October 2018Could our gut really be our second brain? Research is telling us to look after our gut health for the sake of our mental health and wellbeing. Category:Nutrition, Mental HealthRead More0 Comments
The 5 Most Common Questions a Nutritionist Gets AskedByRosie MansfieldEvery day Nutritionists and Dietitians are asked a host of different questions, from organic vs non-organic, quick weight loss diets and what foods you should and shouldn’t eat? In her first article for HIF, Nutrition expert Rosie Mansfield reveals the most common questions about food and the answers you may or may not have been hoping for.Category:NutritionRead More0 Comments
Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate - Is it Really Good For You?ByTammy GeorgeThe health claims might seem a little far-fetched but when eaten in moderation dark chocolate has its benefits.Category:General Medical, NutritionRead More0 Comments
Fish Oil Facts - What are the Health Benefits Of Fish Oil (If Any)?ByTammy George13 June 2018The consumption of fish oil capsules is big business but are we taking them on false hope or are the health claims true?Category:Nutrition, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
Opinions of Weight Management when PregnantByTammy George14 January 2018Being pregnant isn’t the time to relax about your weight. Keep it in check and your post-baby self will thank you.Category:Maternity Care, Nutrition, PregnancyRead More0 Comments
Keeping Kids Healthy on a Budget ByHIF Australia06 June 2017Keeping kids healthy on a budget is not always easy. According to money and insurance expert, Bessie Hassan from finder.com.au, "Kids get sick a lot, and understandably so. They’re surrounded by other kids and adults all the time and their immune systems are still building resistance. Especially for younger kids who typically aren’t great with hygiene, it can be very easy for bugs and viruses to spread and as a parent, this isn’t ideal. Medical care can be expensive. Often it’s much more costly to help your child overcome an illness than it is to just prevent it." So we caught up with Bessie to get he top tips for preventing illnesses and keeping your kids healthy on a budget.Category:NutritionRead More0 Comments
Is your Diet Affecting Your Sleep?ByTammy George18 May 2017The amount of quality sleep we get each night is connected to the food and drink we consume during the day. Make sure you are getting the right balance.Category:Nutrition, Healthy Sleep PracticesRead More0 Comments
How to Stop the Weekend Weight GainByTammy George17 May 2017We're often good with watching our diet and exercise all week but then the weekend rolls around and our habits change. How’s how to keep your weight in check.Category:Nutrition, Healthy LivingRead More0 Comments
Why Diets Fail BySusie Burrell04 April 2017Ever started a new diet but not got the results you'd expected? According to nutrition expert, Susie Burrell, there are many reasons why a diet could fail; the most common one being that you went too hard too soon, especially if you're on a strict diet that eliminates a number of food groups, dramatically reduces carbohydrate intake and is generally difficult to sustain in the long term. In her latest article for HIF, Susie explores the top ten reasons why our dieting regimes may fail and discusses some changes to implement into our diets to ensure we stay on track.Category:NutritionRead More0 Comments
Is Your Lunch Balance All Wrong?BySusie Burrell07 March 2017What are you eating for lunch today? A quick salad or sandwich from the food court, some leftovers, or maybe a few crackers with tuna at your desk? While we often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, let’s not forget how important lunch is when it comes to weight control. According to Susie, "The most common scenario now sees busy workers, mums and students eating their ‘lunchtime’ meal at 2 or 3pm and choosing ‘lunch’ options such as sushi, wraps, rolls and stir fries. These dishes are packed full of carbs which not only play havoc with our hormonal balance and cravings, but it also sees us consuming a significant number of calories in the second half of the day, when we are least active." With this in mind, we caught up with Susie to discuss why lunch holds the key to nutritional balance and her advice on the best foods to eat. Category:NutritionRead More0 Comments
How to Travel For Work and Keep Your Diet on TrackBySusie Burrell13 February 2017Is travelling your dietary downfall? According to Susie, "If you regularly jet set around the country for work you will know how difficult it can be to keep your diet on track. Plane food, airports, hotels and conferences are just some of the locations which can make finding fresh, nutritious and carb controlled foods very difficult." With this in mind, Susie provides her six simple steps to help keep our diets on the healthy track when working away from home. Category:Nutrition, TravelRead More0 Comments