Posts Tagged ‘healthy eating’
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and how can a dietitian help?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is characterised by gastrointestinal symptoms and is only diagnosed after the exclusion of other gastrointestinal diseases, such as coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBS is diagnosed in approximately 15% of the population but is thought to be higher as diagnosis and treatment are challenging. IBS can significantly impact a…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about coffee and Health
Coffee. Morning Brown. Many of us love it. Some of us fear it. It’s one of the mostly commonly consumed beverages on the planet, therefore any health effects are on a population scale. Coffee has connotations with negative health. “I really need to cut down on my coffee” or “ I decided to quit coffee”…
Read MoreIron, and why it’s so important
What is iron Iron is a mineral that is essential for many bodily processes including immune function and transporting oxygen around the body in our blood. Iron is vital for energy and if insufficient intake can contribute to fatigue and even development of anaemia. Being an essential nutrient, we need to consume iron in food.…
Read MoreBuild your own Poke Bowl
Need a simple meal idea? Then look no further, you’ve got to try building your own poke bowl. Perfect for a group meal with a big plate of toppings or a simple meal prep idea. All you need to do is cook some rice or rice noodles, cook a protein or use a precooked protein,…
Read MorePCOS and Nutrition
What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition affecting women’s reproductive hormones, ovaries and the process of ovulation. PCOS is prevalent in 10-15% of women and up to 70% experience insulin resistance. Insulin is the hormone responsible for transporting glucose into our cells for energy. Insulin resistance occurs when the body does not…
Read MoreFood and mood, how does diet impact our mental health?
Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health conditions worldwide, and a major contributor to the global burden of disease. Throughout this blog we will explore how mood and food are related, and what diets might help improve our mental health. Anxiety is a state of fear or tension without an obvious trigger that…
Read MoreHow to optimise your nutrition during COVID
We have all been affected by covid in some way which has in turn affected our nutrition, whether it’s gaining weight, eating less regularly, moving less or emotional eating we want to give you some tips on how to improve your nutrition. There are some themes emerging through COVID-19 and lockdown life Increased snacking 60%…
Read MoreThe Truth About Protein Supplements
Do you really need protein supplements or does a healthy diet suffice? Ethos Health has all the information you need here.
Read MoreDo I need vitamins and supplements to be healthy?
There are vitamins and supplements out there for just about every aspect of health you can imagine. But do you really need them?
Read MoreHealthy Families for Life and HCF
The Healthy Families for Life program directs parents to the support they need to manage their child’s nutrition for healthy growth and development.
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