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Healthy eating for happy kidneys

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You can look after your kidneys by reducing their workload. That means eating less than 2300mg salt per day and sticking to the recommended portion-sizes of high protein foods.

Monday, 1 November 2021

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Christmas Day Menu

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If you are looking for a healthy Christmas menu you've come to the right place

Thursday, 17 December 2020

Eid and diabetes

Nine tips for a healthy Eid ul-Fitr

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Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with a range of mouth-watering delicacies. Try these nine tips to help you negotiate the festival healthily.

Thursday, 30 April 2020

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Spring: What’s in Season?

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Spring has sprung and the markets are awash with the vibrant colours of spring produce. Red, purple, orange and green - the spring palette has something to please everyone’s palate!

Friday, 30 August 2019

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Diabetes and milk

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Full fat, skimmed, soy, A2 - how do you know which type of milk is the right choice for you?

Tuesday, 30 July 2019

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Salt and diabetes

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Follow these top tips for reducing the salt in your diet without losing the flavour factor.

Monday, 29 July 2019

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Bloated, gassy, diarrhoea, constipation?

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Bloating, gas, diarrhoea and constipation can all be signs of bowel cancer. The GOOD news is that 98% of bowel cancer cases can be treated successfully if found early - which is why screening is so important.

Monday, 1 July 2019

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Food – friend or foe?

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Does eating food cause you some anxiety? Make you depressed or feel ashamed? If the answer is yes, you are not alone

Thursday, 9 May 2019

Loving Heart Health

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This Heart Health Week why not take the time to think about how you can give your heart a little extra love.

Thursday, 2 May 2019

Nutrition for women in midlife

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For many women reaching midlife and menopause can seem daunting. But it doesn't have to be. It can be a great opportunity to have a better focus on yourself and re-assess your overall health. We explain how.

Friday, 5 April 2019

Sizzling Barbeque Tips

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Hot Australian summers are the perfect setting for a barbeque (BBQ) with friends and family. Wow your guests with these top tips for a fresh, colourful and healthy spread?

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Healthy Eating – Beyond a New Year’s Resolution

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It’s 2019, a new year and a fresh start. As festivities start to wind down there is time to catch your breath and focus on you and your health. This shouldn’t be a fleeting thought nor should it be something that only lasts a month or two. Think bigger than a new year’s resolution, think healthy habits!

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Top Tips for Mindful Eating

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Find out how paying full attention and awareness to the food you eat can have a big impact on the type and amount of food you choose

Tuesday, 20 November 2018

What to eat to beat the winter blues

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Winter weather can have an effect on your mood but what you eat can make a difference. Find out more about the impact the food you eat can have on your mood.

Friday, 12 October 2018

Simple meal ideas for full-time carers

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When you look after someone else, it’s easy to forget to look after yourself. Try these quick and easy meals to keep you, and those you care for, healthy and energised

Friday, 12 October 2018

Fibre, gut health & diabetes

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Gut health is making lots of headlines at the moment and unlike a lot of fads, there's some good evidence behind this topic.

Friday, 29 June 2018

Constant cravings

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Cravings can strike at any time, and when they do, it can feel like a battle of willpower.

Friday, 1 June 2018

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Men's Health Week

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June 11-17 marks Men’s Health Week where we look at men’s health overall and the different ways men can keep healthy, physically and emotionally.

Friday, 1 June 2018

Avoiding winter weight gain

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Sedentary behaviour and overeating throughout winter can have a big impact on your weight and wellbeing. Here are four easy ways to stay on track and avoid unnecessary weight gain.

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Exercise and BGLs

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Staying active on a regular basis will not only mean less frequent highs, but it will also reduce the risk of diabetes related complications in the future.

Friday, 18 May 2018

The facts about fat

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Not all fats are made equally, so it’s important to choose or make foods with the healthiest fats.

Friday, 18 May 2018

How to beat the 3pm slump

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While our energy levels are affected by other factors including stress, sleep and our environment, our diet can have a big impact on the amount of bounce in your step each day.

Thursday, 26 April 2018

Meal prep 101

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Meal planning and preparation can help you get a good mix of nutrition and save you money, time and stress.

Monday, 19 March 2018

A magic pill if ever there was one?

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What if I told you there was a pill you could take that would universally decrease your risk of weight gain, coronary heart disease, stroke, and multiple forms of cancer, all with little to no side effects?

Thursday, 1 March 2018

What does "No Added Sugar" actually mean?

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Nutrient claims can be a little confusing, making it hard to tell which products are healthy and which aren't. Here's our guide to finding the hidden sugar on food labels.

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Carbs: to eat or not to eat?

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We’ll set the record straight and bust some common myths about carbs to help point you in the right direction.

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Food claims: fact or fiction?

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Discerning whether a food product is healthy, or just sounds healthy, is the key to making better choices for you and your family.

Monday, 21 August 2017

Eating out: get your order right

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Eating out is an enjoyable part of life, and having diabetes shouldn’t stop you from sharing a meal with family and friends.

Wednesday, 29 March 2017

Simple swaps to lower your kj count

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When cutting back the kilojoules, ensure that you do it in a way that is safe and sustainable. In many cases it doesn’t have to be big changes, it just has to be consistent.

Thursday, 23 March 2017

Cooking counts

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One way you can achieve a healthier weight and an all-around healthier lifestyle is by cooking. Eating more home cooked meals means you tend to eat smaller portions and ultimately consume less kilojoules, fat, sugar and salt.

Monday, 13 February 2017

Why do we eat when we're not hungry?

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We don’t just eat when we are hungry. For some of us, eating is a way of coping with unpleasant feelings, like stress, anxiety and depression.

Monday, 30 January 2017

Holiday season survival

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Accredited Practising Dietitian Karissa Woolfe imparts her tips on how to eat, drink and maintain a healthy relationship with food over the holiday season.

Monday, 19 December 2016

Quality 'fuel' for your body

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When thinking about nutrition it’s helpful to use analogies, such as talking about the body as if it were a car. Here we can think of the role of glucose as our ‘petrol’ and our metabolism as a car’s revs.

Friday, 16 December 2016

Choose a healthier Christmas menu

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It is often inevitable that with celebrating comes food…and lots of it! By making some healthier choices these holiday don't have to have a big impact on your waistline or diabetes management.

Friday, 9 December 2016

Win the war on waste

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Did you know Australians throw out 20% of the food they buy? Follow these tips to minimise food waste at home which can benefit your health and your wallet!

Monday, 7 November 2016

Simple swaps to reduce saturated fat

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Ever wondered which is better: butter or margarine? Dark chocolate or milk chocolate? Full-cream or low-fat dairy? We’ve sized up the saturated fat content to reveal which are the healthiest.

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Rethink the Aussie BBQ

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Check out these great ideas and recipes to change up the menu at your next BBQ

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

2017 Men's health week

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Our tips for men's health overall and the different ways men can keep healthy, physically and emotionally.

Tuesday, 13 June 2017

Managing depression and diabetes

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Diabetes and depression share some of the same symptoms such as fatigue, sleep problems, difficulty concentrating. Here are our tips to help you manage your mental health and diabetes.

Friday, 7 April 2017

Best balance of macronutrients for type 2

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Macronutrients – carbohydrates, protein and fats – are the essential building blocks of everyone’s diet. Eating these in the right proportions is important for people living with type 2 diabetes,

Friday, 31 March 2017

5 tips for better health

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When we want to make healthy changes, often the biggest hurdle is changing everything all at once. Try these five tips and take positive steps towards better health.

Friday, 10 January 2020

Halloween fun without the sugar high

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Here are some tips on how to minimise the risk of a hypo when trick-or-treating on foot, and float through Halloween feeling positive, without the hyper.

Monday, 30 October 2017

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