General Nutrition
Common Diet Misconceptions
Dietitians are often taken aback by new fad diets or miracle foods being pushed by the media. Here are some of the top dietary myths that seem to get a large amount of media play time.
(Date published: 8/12/2014)
What is Clean Eating?
Clean eating is getting its fair share of attention in the media, Face book, Twitter and Instagram at the moment. Pictures of ‘clean meals’ and ‘clean bodies’ are everywhere, but what exactly does this all mean, and is it healthy?
(Date published: 8/11/2014)
Deciphering Mindfulness
Mindfulness allows one to be present, self aware and appreciate moments. One benefit of mindfulness is that it can make us more aware of unhealthy diet and lifestyle patterns and act in a healthy conscious way to change.
(Date published: 16/06/2014)
Healthy Takeaway - Is that an Option?
When food is not prepared by us we have no idea how much added salt, sugar and fat are included and no control over portion size. What we can control is our choice! Here are some quick tips to healthier choices if eating out is the only option, or you just want someone else to cook!
(Date published: 9/06/2014)
Facebook and Self Esteem - Make Your Facebook Page a Positive Place
Findings show that the more time spent on Face book, the more likely one is to compare themselves to others, leading to a negative self image. So how can you make your Facebook page make you feel better about yourself?
(Date published: 2/06/2014)
'Google vs Nutrition'
This new Google search addition makes comparing the nutrition content of foods so easy!
(Date published: 30/05/2014)
Do Our Cravings Highlight Our Nutrient Needs?
Many people believe that particular cravings may be a sign of a nutrient deficiency or needs in the body. This is totally fiction. Our cravings tend to have more to do with our emotional needs and desires and less to do with what our body actually requires.
(Date published: 12/05/2014)
Do Our Cravings Highlight Our Nutrient Needs?
Many people believe that particular cravings may be a sign of a nutrient deficiency or needs in the body. This is totally fiction. Our cravings tend to have more to do with our emotional needs and desires and less to do with what our body actually requires.
(Date published: 12/05/2014)
Deciphering Dysphagia
(Date published: 11/04/2014)
A Lighter Way to Celebrate Easter
Easter does not have to be all about chocolate. Use this holiday weekend to cook and bake and enjoy some healthier delights!
(Date published: 10/04/2014 5:16:00 PM)
Dietary Misconceptions of Food Causng Weight Gain
Could it possibly be one food that is to blame for all the excess kilos our population is carrying around?
(Date published: 17/03/2014)
Healthy Camping Food
(Date published: 3/03/2014)
Super Foods - The Saga Continues
We at Perth Diet Clinic have looked at both sides of the argument in two previous articles about super foods. This article discusses the most recent foods to earn the ´super foods´ title.
(Date published: 5/01/2014)
Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Heart Disease Part Two - The Statin Debate
Part two of the highly controversial ABC program Catalyst not only questions the ability of statins to lower cholesterol, but also the motivation behind the extent to which they are prescribed.
(Date published: 9/12/2013)
Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Heart Disease Part One - Challenging the Connection
The ABC program Catalyst ran a controversial series questioning the link between saturated fat, cholesterol and heart disease. Here we look at the argument in detail.
(Date published: 2/12/2013)
What is a Healthy Carbohydrate?
With all the hype surrounding low carbohydrate diets, it is no wonder that many people have become confused as to whether carbohydrates are indeed healthy or not. Here we take a good look at the facts.
(Date published: 30/10/2013)
Healthy Diet = Healthy DNA
Geneticists believe that damage to an individual’s DNA is ultimately what leads to rapid ageing and an increased risk of disease, and that this DNA damage is largely caused by what we eat.
(Date published: 28/10/2013)
Can Coffee Help to Cut Weight?
For a beverage that is consumed in such large amounts around the world, it is a wonder that more conclusive research has not been completed to give us the absolute pros and cons of coffee drinking.
(Date published: 14/10/2013)
Can Coffee Help to Cut Weight?
Coffee is always in and out of the media spotlight for one reason or another. For a beverage that is consumed in such large amounts around the world, it is a wonder that more conclusive research has not been completed to give us the absolute pros and cons of coffee drinking.
(Date published: 23/09/2013)
Can Pizza be a Healthy Take-Out Option?
Here we look at the tempting takeaway pizza and compare the new healthy options at a number of pizza chains to their original counterparts. We also compare a tasty homemade chicken and sundried tomato pizza, complete with recipe.
(Date published: 9/09/2013)
Super Foods take another Super Hit
This is a follow up to our previous Superfoods article, looking at more scientific reasons to question their validity.
(Date published: 5/08/2013)
Quick Curries this Winter
A curry is a great winter meal that can be packed full of a variety of vegetables and lean meats.
(Date published: 29/07/2013)
Life After Gestational Diabetes
It is important to remember that once the baby is born and the Gestational Diabetes is essentially over, there is still an increased risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. It is important to continue a healthy diet.
(Date published: 15/07/2013)
Which Soup Should You Warm up with this Winter?
Unfortunately we don’t always have time to make our own homemade soups, but luckily there is a huge variety of soups available in the supermarket. If you choose wisely, they are generally low in kilojoules, low in fat and contain a variety of vegetables and fibre sources.
(Date published: 24/06/2013)
What’s so Super about Super-foods?
Technically speaking, a super-food is one which provides an additional benefit beyond that of its regular nutritional functions. However, scientifically speaking, there are yet no regulations placed on ‘who can call what’ a super-food so there is no regulation to ensure these foods are actually providing any additional benefits.
(Date published: 5/05/2013)
The ‘Deep’ on Omega-3 Supplements
Lately researchers have been questioning the validity of a number of studies and health benefit claims and are asking whether fish oil supplements offer the same benefits as omega-3 from food sources.
(Date published: 29/04/2013)
Coles Simply Less Range
(Date published: 28/01/2013)
'Yo-Yo' Dieting
(Date published: 15/01/2013)
Cupboard Eating
(Date published: 8/01/2013)
The Christmas Swap List
(Date published: 10/12/2012)
Coconut Detox Diet
The latest in detox diets is receiving major media hype, but what are the facts?
(Date published: 30/10/2012)
How to Read a Nutrition Label
In December 2002, a food standards code was brought in to make it mandatory for most food labels to carry specific nutrient information. There are some exceptions such as food sold in small packages, food packaged in the presence of the purchaser, coffee and alcoholic beverages.
(Date published: 28/08/2012)
Current Standard Drinking Guidelines for Australians
(Date published: 6/07/2012)
Common Diet Misconceptions That Make Dietitians Cringe
Trained health professionals such as Dietitians are often taken aback by new fad diets or miracle foods being pushed by the media. Here are some of the top dietary myths that seem to get a large amount of media play time.
(Date published: 23/06/2012)
Slow Cooking Saves Time During Winter
A cheap and easy appliance that cooks healthy meals with very little hands on time.
(Date published: 13/06/2012)
Migraines and Diet
Research suggests diet plays a role in migraine sufferers. It is linked to foods causing overstimulation of the arteries in the head, leading to pain.
(Date published: 7/06/2012)
Tips for Not ‘Over-Egging’ it this Easter
(Date published: 4/04/2012 4:37:00 PM)
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)
The What, Where and Why of Beta Glucans
We all know that high cholesterol is not good for health. No doubt you have read many articles on increasing fibre and lowering saturated fat, but have you ever heard of beta-glucans?
(Date published: 28/11/2011)
Plant Sterols – Are the benefits worth the cost?
We know plant sterols are good for us, but is it worth adding the expensive plant sterol enriched productsa to your supermarket trolley?
(Date published: 26/09/2011)
What do You Gain from a Fad Diet?
They say fad diets help you lose weight, but do they ultimately lead you to gain more than you lose?
(Date published: 21/06/2011 2:21:00 PM)
Are You Getting Enough Protein?
If you are not following a healthy and varied diet, you may be at risk of protein deficiency. So what is protein, and why is it so important?
(Date published: 20/12/2010)
Understanding Functional Foods
The number of functional food products available on Australian supermarkets has grown considerably in the past few years, and the food groups included has broadened. So what is a functional food, and what benefit is it to you and your family?
(Date published: 12/12/2010)
Is there a Place for Sugar in a Healthy Diet?
Sugar can be found in many of the foods we eat, including healthy and not so healthy foods. It would be impossible to remove all the sugar from your diet and still maintain healthy variety, but there are definitely some sugar containing foods that are better choices than others.
(Date published: 23/11/2010)
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)
Constipation
If you have a problem with constipation, you should always consult a dietitian regarding diet, fluid and exercise before contemplating any other remedy.
(Date published: 17/05/2010)
21st Century Health
As we enter 2010, Australia's major health issues continue to be obesity, type 2 Diabetes, heart disease and cancer. The number of people diagnosed with metabolic syndrome continues to rise, and the number of obese children has sky rocketed. These issues are mostly related to over eating and lack of physical activity.
(Date published: 5/05/2010)
Does Alcohol have a place in a Healthy Diet?
Alcohol consumed in small quantities has been shown to be beneficial to the health, however it can also be the cause of some major health problems when it is consumed in larger quantities.
(Date published: 13/04/2010)
COMMON DIETARY MISCONCEPTIONS IN PARENTS WITH OVERWEIGHT CHILDREN
Parents, although concern for their children health, may not give the best advice or convey positive messages for weight problems.
(Date published: 6/04/2010 8:53:00 PM)
Balanced Diet
A well balanced diet and regular physical activity are important for your daily well being and for the prevention of lifestyle diseases (eg obesity, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, eating disorders).
(Date published: 5/04/2010)
Dietary Guidelines
What are the dietary guidelines for healthy eating? Are your eating habits keeping you healthy?
(Date published: 5/04/2010)
Types of Vegetarian Diets
We looked at a number of vegetarian diets and examined the additional nutritional requirements of vegetarian diets.
(Date published: 17/03/2004 11:23:00 AM)
Research Shows Women at Risk of Insufficient Nutrients
In a time of plenty when obesity is more the norm then a rarity, diets may be nutritionally inadequate. Women often have insufficient intake of calcium, zinc, iron, folate, fibre, antioxidants and water. They can also be inactive.
(Date published: 17/07/2003)
Some good links
Here are some great links that can help you on your way to eating healthier and exercising more regularly.
(Date published: 31/05/2003 9:35:00 AM)
Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating is a publication of the Population Health Division, Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.
It is a contemporary Australian food guide which reflects the multicultural nature of the population and which is relevant for all sectors of the food system to use as a national nutrition education and information tool.
The Guide is based on widely accepted scientific principles and has been informed by the Dietary guidelines for Australians and the Recommended dietary intakes for use in Australia.
(Date published: 24/01/2002)
Foods, Pills or Surgery
People are often more caring of their car, dog or home than their own body. Correct eating habits now to help prevent disease rather than wait to use pills and surgery when a real problem occurs. Maintain a healthy weight, be active and eat well to protect your body in the future. Many people take the blind-fold approach to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer.
(Date published: 26/07/2000)
Water is essential to life
Water is essential to life. It is better to avoid dehydration than try to make up for it later.
(Date published: 12/01/2000)
Balance keeps a check on health
A well balanced diet and regular physical activity are important for your daily well being and for the prevention of lifestyle diseases such as obesity, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, eating disorders.
(Date published: 28/07/1999)