Healthier You Dietetics

I attended the gluten free food fair in Sydney recently. There were a range of great new foods which are both tasty and also appropriate for those who need a low gluten or gluten free diet. One of my favourites is the bread rolls and wraps from Nonna's which are available in Woolworths. Give then a try!

An interesting article on why drinking alcohol makes you hungrier. Also some useful tips on avoiding over eating when drinking. https://edition.cnn.com/…/why-alcohol-c auses-munchies-food…/

For those interested in the key aspects of the discussion with Cameron Marshall on ABC, we attached the 5 take home points to our web site. Bottom line, you snooze, you lose...https://healthieryou.net.au/you-sn ooze-you-lose-sleep-impo…/

You snooze, you loose!!! Join me on ABC radio as I discuss the impact of sleeping on your food intake. Some facts may suprise you. We discuss the top 5 tips with Cameron Marshall on ABC radio (95.5FM) at 9.40am tomorrow (13th August).

men lost significantly more body weight than women, and they had larger reductions in a metabolic syndrome score, a diabetes indicator, fat mass and heart rate. Women had larger reductions in HDL-cholesterol, hip circumference, lean body mass (or fat free mass), and pulse pressure than men..https://www.hindustantimes.com/…/s tory-BzKJoCHqKux53uhslcNr…

For those who want more about the ABC Radio segement this morning, here are the key aspects of what we discussed with Cameron Marshall. Further details (and a lot more pictures) are also on our Cruiseine instagram page and also on the Cruiseine facbook page

On Monday morning (30th July) at 9.35am on Cameron Marshall's morning show on ABC local radio (95.5FM), I'll be discussing some real life experiences with the Mediterranean diet that I discovered on a recent trip to Italy, Greece and Spain. Listen in to find out the top 5 tips!!

A new study published in the prestigious American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that shows that incorporating walnuts into the diet improved blood lipid profile without adversely affecting body weight or blood pressure. Good idea for a mid morning snack https://academic.oup.com/…/article-abst r…/108/1/174/5042152…

An interesting study looking at the impact of food label warning has on use of sugar sweetened soft drinks. This might be something we see in the future. https://consumer.healthday.com/…/warnin g-labels-can-scare-f…

Eating food obtained from vending machines or cafeterias at work adds an average of 5500Kj (1,300 calories) to an employee's diet weekly, according to a new study. https://www.usnews.com/…/study-eating-a t-the-workplace-adds…

Interesting study showing the importance of adequate sleep in managing you weight and risk of diabetes... https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles /322022.php

As a follow up to some of the discussions recently on cruising, we have developed a range of on line resources. We have developed an Instagram page (@cruiseine), facebook site (search: cruiseine) and a blog (www.cruiseine.com). Through these on line channels, we aim to share a range of tips to promote health and well being through cruising. Please like and follow these sites if you have cruised or plan to cruise.

Further to the discussion on ABC radio this week, here are the top 5 strategies for managing your health on a cruise. If you are thinking of cruising soon, here are some things to consider. http://healthieryou.net.au/making-cruisin g-healthier/

We are doing a short 1 minute survey on your experiences on cruising. If possible, can you give us your thoughts on the following survey monkey. It will help us provide information that is relevant to you...https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PKCV ZQR

For those who have cruised or plan on cruising in the future, I am discussing the top 5 Tips to make cruise holidays healthier tomorrow on ABC radio. The segment is on at 9.40am tomorrow (21st May) on Cameron Marshall's ABC Radio Morning segment (95.5FM). Listen in if you can. I will add some of the key points to our web site tomorrow.

I was on ABC radio last week to discuss foods that can prevent inflammation and arthritis. I have attached a handout on the top 5 foods that help. It is below: http://healthieryou.net.au/five-ways-redu ce-inflammation/

For those interested in some sports related nutrition focused reading material, Sports Dietitians Australia have just launched this new e-magazine. It is worth a read. https://joom.ag/DA0Y

For anyone who watched the 4 Corners report tonight on sugar tax, can we state that the dietitians at Healthier You whole hardheadedly support the introduction of a sugar tax. It will need to be one of a range of measures but it is a very good start. We have presented that position in the media previously and will continue to do so. Something has to be done!!!https://www.portnews.com.au/…/su gar-tax-a-sweetener-for-be…/

An interesting study linking excessive caffeine intake of pregnant women (more than 2-3 cups/day) with high rate of obesity in their children. https://edition.cnn.com/…/caffeine-preg nancy-chi…/index.html