Should I be taking a supplement?

Should I be taking a supplement?

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...

Why weight loss is not the way to go

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...

Fast Track: starving teens or satiating harm?

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...

No-no to yo-yo 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...
Excess exercise: the new fad diet

Excess exercise: the new fad diet

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...

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