It’s common for children to be fussy eaters. But there are certain concepts that may help ease your frustrations when your children are not 100% compliant during meal times. This may be either in terms of their approach to meals or in what they agree to eat. The two behaviour patterns parents would notice include: […]
How to boost your energy
If you often find yourself feeling lethargic and tired, here are some tips to help boost your energy levels. 1. Regular meals It is important not to skip any meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are needed to meet your daily energy requirements. Spread your calories out throughout the day. If you consume most of your […]
Common discomforts during pregnancy
During pregnancy your body goes through a number of physical and hormonal changes that affect your daily processes, such as digestion, mood and sleep. The most common discomforts of pregnancy include gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and changing or disrupted sleep patterns. The good news is that there are some lifestyle changes that […]
Maintaining weight loss
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 […]
Dietary management of hypertension
What is hypertension? Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, and according to the Heart foundation, approximately 4 in 10 adults are experiencing hypertension which is a cause for concern. What is blood pressure? We often hear this term but may not fully comprehend what it means. The heart pumps blood throughout the body through blood […]
Alcohol and Weight Management
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 […]
