2013 – The international year of quinoa Quinoa (pronounced keen – wah) is one of the latest trendy foods that is being splashed across magazine pages, name dropped on television and heavily promoted in stores. Many restaurants and cafes have embraced its use in their menu items whether it is used in salads, muffins or as an accompaniment to a main meal. What is Quinoa? Some interesting background: Despite its recent popularity, quinoa is … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
What do dietitians do? … The difference between Dietitians and Nutritionists
Dietitians vs Nutritionists With so much information available on the internet and by word of mouth about the best diet or new superfood it can be difficult to know where to look and who to trust. Dietitians on the other hand are university trained professionals who can provide expert advice on nutrition information and help you sort out fact from fiction. About the difference between a dietitian and nutritionist A dietitian can be a … [Read more...]
What are healthy snacks?
Choosing the right snacks Snacks are an important part of healthy, balanced diet and can “top us up” before the next meal. Choosing the right snacks are the key. However many people often eat the wrong snacks or simply eat too much of a snack, so that it becomes a “mini meal”. So how do you know if a snack is “good” for you? There are a few criteria that you can check when choosing your snacks. These include: kJ/Cal - The energy content of … [Read more...]
Food allergy
What is a food allergy? A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by the immune system to normally harmless stimuli. It is the protein in food that causes the body to falsely react, the type of protein that triggers a reaction can vary between individuals and determines what foods they can and can not eat. When food containing the allergen is ingested, a reaction usually follows within minutes. Common foods that trigger allergy include egg, soy, … [Read more...]
Permeate Free Milk – is it good for us?
Permeate free milk Permeate free milk has recently been made available by some dairy manufacturers in Australia. You see it on the shelves and hear about it on the news. If you type it into Google you will get nearly half a million results. Before it was reported on the news it was almost unheard of. In some respects this has not been a positive for the average person as the heightened awareness has left many people confused about what it is and … [Read more...]
Chocolate – Is it really good for us?
Almost everyone loves chocolate whether it’s in the form of delicious chocolate covered biscuits or that block of chocolate with the gooey caramel centre. And the best part is that according to the latest research, eating small amounts of chocolate is good for us! But what does this actually mean? What is chocolate? Put simply chocolate is a food (in the form of a powder or solid block). It comes from cocoa beans, which are the fruit of the … [Read more...]
Iron deficiency anaemia
Anaemia Anaemia is characterised by a deficiency in the size or number of erythrocytes (red blood cells) or a reduction in the quantity of circulating haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is what gives the red colour to your blood; it contains iron and is responsible for the transport of oxygen around your body. Iron deficiency anaemia is a common type of anemia caused by insufficient dietary intake and absorption of iron, and/or iron loss from bleeding … [Read more...]
Fat
Different types of fat Fat will negatively impact our health if we consume it in excess or if we consume too much of the wrong type. In saying that, a small amount of dietary fat is essential for survival and good health: As insulation to keep us warm and as a form of padding to protect our organs. To aid in the absorption and transport of nutrients and regulation of hormone production. Fats can be separated into four … [Read more...]
Ingredients you don’t want in your skincare products
Ingredients To Avoid in Skin Care Products With so many products on the market now a day it is very hard to know which ones to choose in order to achieve flawless skin. Some products even contain ingredients that are more of a hindrance than a help. Some facial products contain harsh chemicals that are used in industrial processes. Remember, your skin is porous and any harmful chemicals you put on your face are going to penetrate into your body. … [Read more...]
Vocal Fold Paresis/Paralysis
What are vocal folds? Vocal cords (also known as vocal folds) are composed of twin infoldings of mucous membrane stretched horizontally across the larynx. They vibrate, modulating the flow of air being expelled from the lungs during phonation. Vocal cords are open during breathing. They are closed during speech or singing. What is vocal fold paresis/paralysis? Vocal cord paresis/paralysis occurs when one or both of the vocal cords do not … [Read more...]
