Fish

Eating fish once or twice a week may reduce the risk of diseases ranging from childhood asthma to prostate cancer. Fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Fish is low in fat and high in protein.

Fish oil — won’t make your child smarter but may stop early arrival

October 3, 2015 By @entwellbeing

“Fish oil won’t make your unborn child smarter, but it might cook them a bit longer” This is the claim made recently by medical reporter Brad Crouch on News.com.au on the 21st of August, 2015. Fish oil is used by many Australians for joint complaints, heart and also brain health. Now research has investigated the theory that it might help the health of bubs brain development, but has turned up something a little different: “While exploring … [Read more...]

Foods to beat the winter blues

May 26, 2015 By Belinda Elwin

1. Don’t base your diet around ‘comfort food’ – it won’t be comforting for long When it’s cold many people tend to forget about diet quality/ balance and opt for the stodgy food items that will comfort and warm them. Whilst these foods make us feel good at the time and go perfectly with a cold, dreary day, they will not make us feel good in the long run! Firstly, frequently making these choices will likely lead to some weight gain over … [Read more...]

Krill Oil

May 22, 2015 By @entwellbeing

Complementary medicines have a huge following and normally don’t come cheap for those who take them regularly. Two out of three Australians regularly use complementary medicines, which constitute a A$3.5 billion domestic market. But the industry’s marketing strategies are a source of ongoing controversy and pose a significant challenge for regulators [1]. Companies have very clever marketing teams who come up with elaborate claims to put on … [Read more...]

Nutrition and Alzheimer’s Risk

September 17, 2014 By Belinda Elwin

There are certain nutrients that can assist in preserving or enhancing your brain function and its health. The role of certain dietary components in the prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) has been receiving increasing support [1]. There are certain dietary factors that appear to increase the risk of developing AD including excessive alcohol, saturated fatty acids and a high caloric intake. On the other hand, fish, antioxidants and methionine … [Read more...]

Diet and Mood

June 16, 2014 By Belinda Elwin

Diet and mood – preventing SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder Many people do not enjoy the change to shorter days and colder weather. During this time we can experience a lower mood, decreased motivation and reduced energy levels. However, we adapt to the changes and carry on. On the other hand, some people do not adapt and these seasonal symptoms can get increasingly worse as we progress further in to winter. The people that feel this way suffer … [Read more...]

Dietary iodine

May 1, 2014 By Belinda Elwin

About iodine Iodine is a trace element that is essential to the functioning of our body. It plays a particularly important role in the production of vital thyroid hormones. Iodine is an element that is needed for the production of thyroid hormone. The body does not make iodine, so it is an essential part of your diet. A diet inadequate in iodine can result in deficiency and subsequent complications such as goiter and cretinism. ‘Iodine … [Read more...]

Scombroid Fish Poisoning

January 20, 2014 By Belinda Elwin

Fish poisoning symptoms, treatment and prevention There are 4 common types of poisoning that can occur from eating fish: Scombroid fish poisoning Ciguatera fish poisoning Shellfish poisoning Rudderfish / Escolar diarrhoea Scombroid fish poisoning Fish poisoning has recently been brought to attention by the media, in particular, scombroid poisoning. It is still uncertain whether the case in question was caused by scombroid … [Read more...]

The benefits of eating seafood

November 27, 2013 By Belinda Elwin

Seafood benefits Seafood is a wonderful source of many nutrients, providing numerous health benefits to the body. For individuals who are not vegetarian, seafood should be included as part of a healthy diet. The following information outlines some key nutrients that can be obtained from seafood and why they are so beneficial to good health. Nutrition of seafood Omega 3 fatty acids Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) … [Read more...]

Shellfish and cholesterol

October 18, 2013 By Belinda Elwin

What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is needed by our body in order to perform many important functions. Some of these include the production of hormones, production of bile acids and as part of our cell walls. Our body produces the majority of cholesterol and the remainder comes from diet. Despite it’s important role within the body, too much of the wrong type of cholesterol (LDL) can increase the risk of heart disease. This article outlines the … [Read more...]

Chia – The New “Superfood”

May 13, 2013 By Rhiannon Welsh

It seems like every week there is a new food that emerges as something that is better for us, more versatile and easy to use in the kitchen and everyone becomes interested. Soon it starts to appear in many of our foods. The chia seed is no different in this respect. You can buy the seeds in packets or added to foods (heard of chia bread lately?) So what is Chia? Chia is a wholegrain that was originally grown in South America and … [Read more...]