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Why see a dietitian when I can google it?

Posted in Nutrition on 15 July 2018

By Roslyn Seselja, STC Dietitian Ahhh, google. Where would we be without it? I confess to deferring to good old Google perhaps too often, particularly when my kids ask me curly questions about geography or history! While it is really handy to have so much information at our fingertips, we all know that just because […]

Calorie counting, nutrition and energy

Posted in Nutrition on 17 March 2018

There are many theories thrown around when talking about what it takes to lose weight. Is weight loss as simple as counting calories? What is a calorie? A calorie is a unit used to measure that amount of energy which we get from food and drink. The term is interchangeable with kilojoules (kJ), the same […]

Does social media influence what you eat?

Posted in General Information, Nutrition on 10 March 2018

The internet and social media are changing the way which we eat. With the tap of a screen, food can be delivered to our doors in a matter of minutes. Scrolling through Instagram reveals perfectly curated meals with healthy hashtags for days. So, what does healthy eating look like in a world saturated with easy […]

Mood for Food

Posted in General Information, Nutrition on 5 March 2018

According to the Bureau of Statistics, in 2014-15 4.0 million Australians (17.5%) reported having a mental or behavioural condition. The term mental health covers a broad range of disorders including depression, anxiety, mood disorders and eating disorders. Even if you don’t have a mental health condition, the way which you eat can have a drastic impact […]

Probiotics and prebiotics: what you need to know

Posted in Nutrition, Q & A on 16 February 2018

As a dietitian, I spend a lot of time thinking - and talking - about guts. Mine, yours, everyones. And while it may not be the best dinner table conversation, it’s high time we all have a think about what our daily routine is doing to our insides. And, you can’t think about the gut without […]

Can you stop thinking about food?

Posted in Nutrition on 26 September 2017

Cravings? Cant stop thinking about foot? Ever put away an open packet of chips, only to find your thoughts straying back? You know it’s open and can’t stop thinking about it until it’s all gone? Here are some helpful tips for when you know you aren’t hungry but still want to eat. Phone a friend […]

Peanut Butter

Posted in Nutrition on 19 September 2017

Picking a Peanut Butter Peanut butter is great. It can make pretty much everything taste better and is a source of protein, healthy fats and fibre. But when you’re at the supermarket and see such a range of different peanut butters, which one should you chose? Is there a difference between the $2 and the […]

Easy Office Lunches

Posted in Uncategorised, Nutrition on 29 August 2017

Easy lunch ideas? Lunch time! One of my favourite meals of the day. Also on this list is breakfast time, dinner time, nap time and Game of Thrones time. But lunch can be a tricky meal since it usually isn’t eaten in the ease and comfort of home. Our lunch break is precious time and […]

Are diets dying out?

Posted in Nutrition on 8 August 2017

Are Diets Dying Out? When we hear the word diet, many ideas could have popped into mind. Atkins, juicing, cleanses, calorie counting, alkaline diet, meal replacement shakes and skinny pills. The word diet comes from Greek origins, meaning “way of life”. But are fad diet trends slowly dying out? Even as early as the 18th […]

Morality of food

Posted in Nutrition on 1 August 2017

Dieting & The morality of food For some people, there are a lot of feelings and associations around food. More than ever, people are becoming more conscious about what they are putting into their bodies. Generally, we have a pretty good idea of which foods are healthy and what are less healthy options. So, if […]

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