Healthy Diet

Articles about eating a healthy diet. Food variety means eating a wide variety of foods (a balanced diet) from across each of the five food groups, in the recommended amounts.

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...]

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...]

How to maintain a healthy gut

March 26, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

Anatomy and physiology of the GI tract: The gut is comprised of the mouth, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver and large intestine. Food is broken down in the mouth; it then passes through the esophagus into the stomach where the food is churned by the stomach muscles and the acids help break it down before it moves into the small intestine where food is digested and nutrients are absorbed into the blood stream. The large intestine is … [Read more...]

Healthy living after the age of 65

March 12, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

After the age of 65, your lifestyle will play an important role in your quality of life. Your ability to live independently and perform your daily tasks is very dependent on how much muscle strength you have. In addition to quality of life, having healthy muscles affects the heart health, mental health, immune system and bone health. Muscle loss tends to progressively decrease from the age of 45 years of age. The three main aspects to focus on … [Read more...]

Healthy Eating for Children

January 29, 2018 By Juhi Bhambhaney

One in five Australian children are classified as overweight or obese. This is very concerning. However, obesity in children is largely preventable if healthy eating habits are instilled in children while they are young and is likely to remain with them throughout their life. Here are some tips to help you ensure your child is eating healthy: Healthy lunch boxes: Wholegrain sandwiches with leftovers or deli meat such as tuna or salmon, … [Read more...]

Vegetarian Diet – Good or Bad?

September 12, 2017 By Juhi Bhambhaney

Definition - what is a vegetarian diet? A semi vegetarian person who eats poultry and /or fish, dairy foods and eggs but no red meat. A lacto vegetarian person consumes dairy products but no meat, poultry or fish. A pescetarian person includes fish and other seafood but no meat or poultry. Advantages of a vegetarian diet Lower risk of chronic disease: High intakes of meat particularly red meat are associated with high … [Read more...]

The importance of iodine for thyroid health

March 3, 2017 By Brittany Gibbons

Your thyroid is an essential part of your endocrine system. The endocrine system is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things. Iodine and the thyroid Iodine is a naturally occurring chemical element like, oxygen and iron. It is an essential mineral that we get naturally from our food supply. Iodine deficiency is caused … [Read more...]

Fatty Liver Disease

February 9, 2016 By Belinda Elwin

Fatty liver – also known as steatosis - is most commonly seen in people who are overweight or who have diabetes. It is becoming increasingly prevalent in Western countries due to the increasing rate of overweight and obesity. How does it occur? If you eat or drink excessively, your body will take the excess calories and convert them in to fat. Some of this fat is stored in the liver cells. The fat in the liver cells can build up and if not … [Read more...]