Spicy Snapper and Snow Pea Salad Serves: 4 Time to make: 20 minutes (Preparation) + 10 minutes (Cooking) Ingredients 4 x 200g snapper fillets 1tbs olive oil 50g watercress 150g snow peas, thinly sliced 1 carrot, thinly sliced ½ cup mint leaves 1 garlic clove, halved 1 small red chilli, deseeded, roughly chopped 2 coriander roots ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar 125ml lime juice … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
Protein Supplements
Table of contents Protein supplements – are they necessary? Increasing protein intake Potential issues with excessive consumption What do authoritative bodies say? Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA) Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) The Dietitians Association of Australia What do they recommend? Making your own protein supplements Protein requirements The verdict on supplements References 1. Protein supplements … [Read more...]
Halloween Speech Activities
It’s that spooky time of year again and everyone is getting excited to get dressed up and go Trick or Treating. At the end of the night however, there is always the dilemma of what to do with all the extra candy to avoid the sugar highs and sore bellies. So why not use them for Speech therapy activities! Here are a few fun Halloween activities that you can do with some of your Halloween items: Halloween celebrity heads: This task is … [Read more...]
Research findings can help speech therapists, parents broaden toddlers’ vocabularies
I chose this article as it highlights interesting developments in the field of early language and vocabulary development. Research has shown that most 18-month-olds learn an average of two to five new words a day; however, little is known about how children process information to learn new words as they move through the preschool years. In a new study, a University of Missouri researcher has found that toddlers learn words differently as they … [Read more...]
The Need for Sunscreen
The Need for Sunscreen Do you remember the summers during your high school years? How many times did you slather on baby oil or even head outdoors without anything on your skin and then just bake in the sun? If you are like most teenagers of the past few decades, you probably said that several times every year you went ahead and soaked up the rays. Did you know that you did damage that will start showing up many, many years later? People in … [Read more...]
Diet may influence ovarian cancer survival
Recent research has shown that following a healthy diet before being diagnosed with ovarian cancer can decrease the risk of mortality from the disease! Have a read of the link below to find out more. Women with healthier diets before an ovarian cancer diagnosis are less likely to die in the years following the cancer than women with poorer diets, according to a new study. The exceptions were women with diabetes or a high waist … [Read more...]
Why Is Kale So Popular
Kale chips…kale salads…kale rolls…the list goes on and on. So, what is it with kale these days and why are so many people propounding on its superiority as one of the world's best foods? Why Is Kale So Popular? The answers are not that complicated and yet they may surprise you. After all, kale is a pretty humble plant. Though it can be brilliantly green in color, it is not one of the sexiest of foods. As an example, what do you do with a big … [Read more...]
Diet, exercise during pregnancy has hidden benefits
Healthy eating and exercise are two of the most valuable lifestyle habits that can be implemented during pregnancy (if not already). Recent research has shown that diet and physical activity are directly related to improved outcomes at birth. Many people, however, undervalue their importance. Read more in the article below. It might not be obvious on the scales, but healthy eating and increased physical activity from walking during pregnancy … [Read more...]
Treatment for Rett Syndrome
What Treatment is Available for Rett Syndrome? As there is no cure for Rett syndrome, treatment focuses on the management of symptoms which requires a multidisciplinary approach. Medication may be required for breathing and motor difficulties, and anticonvulsant drugs may also be required to manage seizures. Occupational therapists are often involved in helping the individual develop skills needed to complete self-directed activities such as … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s: Emotion Remain After Memories Fade
I found this article interesting as it highlights the importance of the emotional salience components in speech therapy programs especially for patients with Alzheimers and language difficulties. A new University of Iowa study further supports an inescapable message: caregivers have a profound influence -- good or bad -- on the emotional state of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Patients may not remember a recent visit by a loved one or … [Read more...]
