Risotto with Courgette Serves: 4 Time to make: 15 minutes (Preparation) + 30 minutes (Cooking) Ingredients 350g Risotto Rice 3 Tomatoes (ripe, roughly chopped) 1 Onion (finely chopped) 2 Garlic Cloves (finely chopped) 1½L Vegetable Stock 1 Teaspoon Rosemary (chopped) 3 Courgettes (finely diced) 140g Peas (fresh or frozen) Basil (lightly torn) 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil […]
Pierre Robin Sequence
What is Pierre Robin Sequence? Pierre Robin Sequence is a birth condition where the child is born with a lower jaw that is too small in size (micrognathia) or set back from the upper jaw (retrognathia). The tongue tends to become displaced towards the back of the throat as a result. This places the child […]
Healthier Food Swaps
Below are some ideas of the food swaps you can make to a healthier option. Some of the nutrition information has been included so that you can compare the difference between products – some are quite significant! Sweet swaps Instead of this Try this Streets Magnum: almond (1 bar) Calories: 329 Sugar: 26.8g Total fat: […]
The Colours of Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australia. Unlike other sunny countries, the inhabitants of Australia are from a European background, with fairer skin, which is at a higher risk of skin cancer than darker skins. Did you know that there is a way to tell what skin colour type you are, […]
Perspective: Why I like LSVT LOUD® for Parkinson’s disease
As part of my work as a speech pathologist here in Sydney, I often go to Parkinson’s disease support group meetings to let people know about the rehabilitation options available for speech and voice difficulties associated with Parkinson’s disease. In these groups (which I highly recommend) there is usually a great discussion about an individual’s […]
What’s Trending in Nutrition for 2014
What’s trending in nutrition Every year, new diet trends seem to come into focus, usually around the New Year when everyone is looking to make positive changes in their lives. Some diets focus on better nutrition, many are for weight loss, and others reflect current trends in lifestyle choices. You probably remember the year Atkins […]
