Heart Disease
Wholegrains and Resistant Starch - Are They Both Just Fibres?
Here we look at wholegrains and resistant starch as fibres....what do they do and why should we be eating them?
(Date published: 13/03/2012)
Reducing Fat Intake - a New Years Resolution
Fat is essential to good health, however too much of it can give rise to a number of health problems. Here are some tips on reducing fat in your diet.
(Date published: 10/01/2012)
Plant Sterols – Are the benefits worth the cost?
Plant sterols definately have some great health benefits, but do the new plant sterol enriched products live up to their high prices?
(Date published: 12/11/2011)
Soluble or Insoluble Fibre : Whats the Difference?
There are actually two types of fibre, and each serves its own purpose in terms of health benefits. Be sure to discuss increasing fibre with a health professional, such as a Dietitan, to be sure you are consuming the correct fibre for your health condition.
(Date published: 31/01/2011)
Risk factors for heart disease
What are the risk factors and do these relate to you?
(Date published: 28/12/2010)
Plant Sterols
What are plant sterols, and how can they help to lower cholesterol?
(Date published: 29/11/2010)
Increasing Fibre in More Ways than One
Your Dietitian can help you work out which fibre additive is best for your individual condition, and how much and how often you should take it.
(Date published: 24/05/2010)
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that have many beneficial effects on your health. Omega-3 fatty acids come from marine, animal and plant sources, and you should try to include a range of these sources in your daily diet.
(Date published: 15/04/2010)
Cholesterol, triglyceride, LDLs & HDLs
There are two main types of fat found in our blood and body cells. These are cholesterol and triglyceride. Cholesterol is a waxy substance used in many of the body's chemical processes. Triglyceride is the name given to fat in the blood.
Fibre & heart disease
A high fibre diet may assist certain people to lower their blood cholesterol level.
Hypertension and heart disease
High blood pressure (Hypertension) is a risk factor in Heart Disease.