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 Australia – Recipes

Diabetes is the epidemic of the 21st century and the biggest challenge confronting Australia’s health system. Around 1.8 million Australians have diabetes. This includes all types of diagnosed diabetes (1.2 million known and registered) as well as silent, undiagnosed type 2 diabetes (up to 500,000 estimated). If you are living with diabetes, you need to Read More …

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 …