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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

Should you be eating that?

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Should you be eating that? It's a question that often frustrates people living with diabetes. We share experiences and useful tips on how to respond to this question.

Wednesday, 11 December 2019

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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

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

Flexitarian eating

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Do you want to improve your health, increase the amount of plant-based, minimally-processed foods you eat, such as vegetables?

Tuesday, 2 October 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

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

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

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

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

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

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