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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
