We know our bones need calcium, but that’s not all they need. To build bone strength (aka bone mineral density), we need: 1. Vitamin D While we can get some …
Bye-bye Bali belly – food safety for travellers
How many of your travel memories (both good and bad) relate to food? I have plenty, but two stand out for very different reasons: San Sebastian, Spain: exotic pinxtos enjoyed …
Low FODMAP diet explainer: what does the evidence say?
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I’ve heard of many bewildering ‘health’ trends during the last half-decade of study, and have learned that fads are nothing new. Let’s take a trip back through recent history and look at some of the things we …
Healthy hearts need healthy foods
Our hearts work hard to pump a lot of blood around our body. That job is made easier when we follow a healthy dietary pattern that includes all five core food …
Family meals are good for minds, bodies, and relationships
Family meal times can do wonders for children and parents alike. Heck, even other ‘family units’ (housemates, couples, you and your cats) can benefit from spending meal times together. Infants, children …
Alkaline Diet explainer: what does the evidence say?
The Alkaline Diet was a big deal in 2016 and while interest has waned since then, some of the underlying concepts of the diet have lingered. What is the Alkaline Diet, and …
Malnutrition in the elderly and unwell – how you can support your loved ones
Our bodies need energy and nutrients from our diet to grow, repair, protect against illness and infection, and maintain health. When there’s a mismatch between what we eat and what …
School holiday food fun with Foost
I really enjoy volunteering, especially when it’s related to food. I’m always on the lookout for new ways to get involved in the nutrition field and to practice the skills …
Tricks of the trade – unscrupulous food advertising strategies
There are thousands of products on the supermarket shelves competing for your attention. Their labels scream out all sorts of appealing messages, but what do they really mean? I’ve worked …