Low Fat vs Low Sugar

Remember how for decades “experts” recommended “low fat” rather than “low sugar” diets, contributing to the deaths of millions? John Yudkin, a British nutritionist and former Chair of Nutrition at Queen Elizabeth, London, published in 1972 Pure, White and Deadly. The first publication to anticipate the detrimental health effects due to increased sugar consumption, especially Read More …

Health Star Ratings

Health Star Ratings are a quick and easy way to compare the nutrition of similar packaged foods. Health Star Ratings are displayed on the front of packaged foods in the supermarket. Health Star first appeared in 2014 and an increasing number of products now display them. http://www.healthstarrating.gov.au/internet/healthstarrating/publishing.nsf/content/home Health Star Ratings can appear on packs in Read More …

Time Restricted Eating

Recent studies involving weight loss have shown that daily calorie counting is a more effective method of weight loss than restricting eating to a time table for example only eating between 08.00 and 4.00pm daily. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/time-restricted-eating-doesnt-appear-to-boost-weight-loss

Diabetes Facts

Diabetes Facts – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare  Diabetes is a very serious disease that causes high blood sugar levels (elevated blood glucose).  People with diabetes have an increased risk of strokes, heart attacks, high-blood pressure, kidney disease and blindness. If you are obese, you can reduce your risk of developing diabetes by eating a Read More …

Obesity

Being obese or overweight means you carry too much weight and body fat. Being obese puts you in the highest weight range, exceeding what is considered healthy. Being overweight also means your body weight is outside the usual healthy range, but is not as extreme as obesity.  Obesity can be a sensitive topic, however Obesity Read More …

Is Sugar Bad for you?

You’ve probably heard that sugar is bad for you and that you should remove it from your diet, but how true are these statements?Sugar isn’t intrinsically bad for you, but is an important source of energy for the body and particularly the brain, however in large amounts, sugar can negatively impact your health. You should monitor Read More …