by josephine | May 30, 2019 | Blog
Although the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines were released in 2014, I was interested to read them and see how they stack up to our Dietary Guidelines. Some points use descriptions of food which can be a little confusing, but on the whole, a lot of great points are made....
by josephine | Apr 30, 2019 | Blog, Nutrition
Are supplements the same as food? Supplements are often marketed as an easy alternative to food. For example, for various reasons, many don’t eat fish but may take a fish oil capsule. There is a misconception that taking fish oil is “equal to” eating fish and that...
by josephine | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, Dieting
The dieting approach.The dieting approach to health is to focus on weight loss. When weight loss is the focus, a person will take steps to improve their eating and exercise habits. To get to their ‘ideal weight’ quicker, many go on a fad diet which usually involves...
by josephine | Feb 21, 2019 | Blog, Dieting
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is recruiting for its Fast Track to Health Trial. It is a 12 month study looking at the effect of 2 types of low calorie eating plans for children between 13 – 17 years of age. All participants will undergo 4 weeks of a Very Low...
by josephine | Dec 1, 2018 | Blog, Dieting
As the weather heats up and our thoughts turn to spending time at the beach, regrettably for some the idea of being seen in a swimsuit sees them searching for solutions from the fad diet industry. Summer = weight loss Sadly, summer has become synonymous with weight...
by josephine | Oct 29, 2018 | Blog, Dieting
People are becoming more aware of fad diets’ empty promises and potential harm. The tide has turned, with the attention now on exercise trackers and apps. Excessive exercise is the new fad diet. I recently came across an advertisement for a walking weight loss app. It...
