Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy lifestyle is about taking care of your body and mind to prevent illness and prolong life. Pick up healthy eating habits with these tips from our team.

Maintaining weight loss

November 29, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

People often ask dietitians 'what is the best diet for losing weight?', and we end up disappointing them by explaining that there is no perfect diet. What really works for long-term weight loss are the lifestyle changes a person makes. It is also essential to understand the importance of a balanced diet. Following an overly restrictive diet can lead to disordered eating patterns and nutritional deficiencies. Medical management of obesity There … [Read more...]

Alcohol

November 15, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

What is alcohol? Alcohol is formed by yeast fermentation of different foods. Wine, for example, is made from the sugar in grapes and beer comes from the sugar in malted barley. Through this fermentation process, ethanol is produced as a by product. The strength of the alcohol is dependent on the length of the fermentation process. Spirits, for example, have a higher alcohol content than beer or wine. How much should you consume? The … [Read more...]

How to stay healthy as a shift worker

November 2, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

What is shift work? Shift work involves working on a schedule outside the standard 9-5 day (e.g. early morning and night shifts). How does shift work have an impact on our health? Our body works around a circadian rhythm. This refers to the body's internal clock. Shift work, especially night shifts tend to disrupt the circadian rhythm, making it difficult for a shift worker to have a regular eating and sleeping pattern. The irregular … [Read more...]

Tips on how-to lose weight without extreme diets

October 22, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

Weight loss takes place when there is a deficit created between the energy intake and energy expenditure. There are a couple of different routes that can be taken to achieve weight loss but as a dietitian, I would never recommend cutting out entire food groups to achieve this deficit, as this can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Here are a few dietary patterns that have proven to result in weight loss . 1. Higher protein, … [Read more...]

4 Healthy tips on deciding what to order while eating out

July 23, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

When it comes to eating out, there are always ways to be mindful and choose wisely so that your weekly meal while eating out will not sabotage all the efforts you make to stay healthy. Here are 4 healthy tips on deciding what to order while eating out 1. Vegetables Whenever possible, choose a dish that includes vegetables. For example, stir-fries, salads, vegetarian pizzas. 2. Healthier side dishes Choose healthier sides such as … [Read more...]

5 tips to help a teenager receive a well-balanced diet

June 18, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

The teen years are the time when your body is growing and developing in a big way, building up your muscles and bones. Eating a nutritious diet is not just about maintaining weight but also about ensuring that your body is receiving all the nutrients it requires to function well and ensure that you can perform all your daily tasks to your highest potential. Unfortunately, there is a lot of information in the media telling you either to avoid a … [Read more...]

5 tips to consider for people with hypothyroidism

June 4, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

Hypothyroidism, also known as an underactive thyroid, is a condition where your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland has a number of important roles such as, regulating the body's metabolic rate and the heart and digestive function. Here are 5 tips for people with hypothyroidism Iodine, is required by the body to synthesize the thyroid hormone. Sources of iodine can be found in oysters, seaweed and … [Read more...]

Healthy alternatives with a Indian diet

May 21, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

The Indian diet has earned the reputation of being high in fat and carbohydrates due to the greasy naan breads and the butter chicken people usually go for at restaurants. This paints the picture that an Indian diet is not for the health conscious person. This however is not true. Although the Indian dietary pattern can include calorie dense foods, there is a plethora of healthy Indian meals one can include in their diet. There are options for … [Read more...]

5 tips on how to stay healthy as a busy mum

May 7, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

As a busy mum, taking care of your family can take a toll on your own health. In fact, a huge percentage of women in Australia are not just taking care of their family but also juggling work. As a result, their own health gets compromised. Here are some tips to assist you with maintaining your health along with your families. 1. Time management Having a fixed and planned schedule can reduce the time taken to decide when to eat your meals … [Read more...]

Lifestyle management for people who suffer from PCOS

April 23, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

What is PCOS? PCOS stands for Polycystic ovary syndrome and 12% of women of child bearing age are affected with it. That is one in every 8 women. Hence it is not a uncommon issue and should be talked about more and more. Awareness should increase regarding the lifestyle management of PCOS. It is characterized by cyst like formations containing an egg which should be released by the ovary every month but due to a hormonal balance caused by PCOS, … [Read more...]