PERTH DIET CLINIC

CONSULTANT DIETITIANS
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLORS

The Perth Diet Clinic has professionally qualified dietitians who consult on both an individual basis, as well as to industry and business. These accredited dietitians can help you with a weight or cholesterol problem, give advice on food services, or give lectures as required. We can also help with nutritional queries and information, and assist you with a wide range of nutrition and food related health problems.

We have a number of consulting venues across the metropolitan area, and offer professional advice to individuals and corporations.

Book an Appointment.

We keep our site up to date with a collection of health and nutrition tips, recipes and cooking tips and other articles of interest. The most recent articles are displayed on this page, but previous articles and tips are always available by following the links to the appropriate sections.

It is worth noting that you can obtain a rebate from your health fund for most dietitian services, but this will depend on which health fund you belong to, and the level of cover you have. In addition, some health funds will require you to obtain a verbal or written referral from your Doctor. If you are in doubt about whether you can obtain a rebate, or whether you require a referral to obtain a rebate, please contact your health fund directly.

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Latest Articles and Health & Nutrition Tips

Eating for One    
Eating for one can be interesting and nutritious. Planning ahead will help you maintain variety and nutrition and prevent boredom.
Article added to site on : 15/07/2008

The Most healthy cereals on the market    
It is difficult to decide what cereal to purchase. It needs to have a reasonable level of fibre while not being too high in sugar, fat or sodium. There is such a choice on the market as a consumer it can be confusing.This chart can help you. * Low in fat - less than 8g/100g * Low in sugar - less than 18g/100g * High in fibre - greater than 6g/100g
Article added to site on : 12/06/2008 4:50:00 PM

SHOULD WE BE TAKING SUPPLEMENTS?1    
Many people take a number of supplements on a daily basis. Often they are in doses that are not needed or recommended. Can we get the nutrients we need from diet? Read the article to see.
Article added to site on : 1/03/2008

Fat Kids Surgery Wake-up Call    
Bariatric surgery or lap-banding is done now on obese adults. Is this a good idea for children or should parents and the health system be looking at other alternatives?
Article added to site on : 2/02/2008 4:24:00 AM

SHOULD WE BE TAKING SUPPLEMENTS?    
Many people take a range of vitamin and mineral supplements on a regular basis.We can get all we need from a balanced varied diet in most cases.
Article added to site on : 7/11/2007 11:43:00 AM

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Latest Recipes

Soya Bean Patties : Soy beans and vegetables provide a tasty alternative.

Corned Silverside with Pumpkin Mustard Sauce :

Lemon Coconut Slice : A tangy lemon coconut filling on abiscuit base.

Yoghurt & Corn Muffins : Delicious savoury muffins which make a nice change from bread.

Pumpkin Sauce : A tasty, low-fat sauce particularly good as an accompaniment for corned meat or baked ham.

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Food Labelling and Food product reviews

Since December 2002, when the new food standards code was introduced, it is mandatory for most food labels to carry specific nutrient information. As part of this new development, we will be reviewing existing and new products with the view of keeping you better informed and assisting you in interpreting the food label information. If there are particular products, you would like reviewed, email us and we will comply if possible. If you have a concern, probably many others do as well.

NOTE: A listing of all products reviewed to date can be seen under Food & Cooking.

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