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| February 2010 Avoiding Those Extra Snacks & Making Kids Lunches So it’s come to that time of the year again where not only do we have to get up and get on with the day but we have to get the kids off to school. That means making up their lunches, dinners and breakfast and trying to keep things interesting, as well as trying to stick to that new health regime you promised yourself for the new year. January 2010 Glycaemic Index: an overview There are hundreds of diets, which claim to help with weight loss. Many diets promoted as “quick-fix” solutions are difficult to sustain and unhealthy in the long-term. Weight loss can only be maintained if you can continue with the lifestyle changes you make. Eating Out Healthy While Travelling When summer is here, it’s a great time to eat fruits like blueberries and raspberries and blackberries etc. They’re full of vitamins and antioxidants. 2009 Glycaemic Index: an overview Many people are aware of the potential health benefits of including low GI foods in their diet. But what exactly is GI and which foods are recommended? Eating Out Healthy While Travelling Well it’s almost that time of the year when we pack up our bags, lock up our houses and take a well earned break from it all. Five nutrition tips for a healthy heart Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of poor health and death in Australia but is often preventable. Healthy food and physical activity will help to improve your cardiovascular and general health. Barbeques Well it’s that time of the year where we notice the days are getting longer and warmer, the sun’s out and the shout goes out “what a great day - let’s fire up the barbie” Children and Food: Developing Healthy Habits Feeding children is no easy task but there are many benefits for getting them off on the right track with nutritious foods and an active lifestyle. Poor nutrition in childhood can increase the risk of health problems later in life. Salads and Dressings Well it’s that time of the year when the sun starts to appear and we all start to head outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather. We start to eat outside, enjoying the long days that include picnics, barbecues and lighter styled meals. Give your health a boost with more fruit and vegetables We all know that fruit and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy meal plan. However many Australians don’t consume the recommended amount of 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables each day. Late Winter/Early Spring Fruit and Veggies Well what a perfect time of the year to tuck into some great fruit and veggies! As you all know fruits and veggies change seasonally so this makes cooking so much fun, with loads of versatility. Healthy Bones: Are you getting enough calcium? Not consuming enough calcium puts you at greater risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures as you get older. Cous Cous A medium GI food so it keeps you fuller for longer and helps in keeping your energy up for longer. 2008 Baby Food Baby and toddler nutrition. About Coeliac Disease Coeliac Diasease: symptoms, diagnosis and associated conditions. Dermatitis Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a gluten-sensitive, blistering skin disease. Food Intolerance An intolerance to wheat can mimic many of the symptoms of coeliac disease, yet if a biopsy of the small bowel shows that the gut is normal, coeliac disease is not present. Wheat Allergy Wheat allergy is usually seen in young children. It is generally mild and most children grow out of it quite quickly. Detox Learn about detoxing with this detox information. About Diabetes The diabetes condition explained. Diabetic Diets Healthy eating on the holidays for diabetics. Diabetes Types Read about the different types of diabetes. Managing Diabetes Read about managing diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes Healthy eating tips for type 2 diabetes. Food Allergies Learn to manage food allergy with our food allergies information. Christmas Food Healthy Christmas food for people with diabetes. Diet Tips Healthy diet tips. Energy Food Learn how to energise and heal your body with this energy food information. Foods to Fill Make healthier choices with this list of foods to fill. Healthy Choices Make healthier food choices with help from this handy table. Healthy Eating Easy steps to healthy eating. Low GI Food What is low Gi food and why it's good for you. Low GI Tips Tips for Low GI eating. Fibre It's important to eat a nutritionally adequate diet with plenty of high-fibre foods. Grains supply the body with the B-group vitamins, fibre and carbohydrate. Gluten Free Diet How to follow a lifelong gluten-free diet order to avoid long-term complications of coeliac disease. Gluten Free Foods Fresh milk, butter, cheese, fruit, vegetables, legumes, seeds, red meat, chicken and seafood are all gluten free. Wheat & Gluten Free Food Reasons why wheat and gluten products may be avoided in the diet. |
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