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Be inspired, challenged and educated as Melanie discusses her expert views and practical tips on a range of nutrition topics from anaemia to zucchinis. And, don’t forget to comment, ask questions and share… we want to know what you love!
The 4 best fish to eat during pregnancy
I really believe that omega 3 is one of the most important nutrients that we should be focusing on during pregnancy. Omega 3 is essential for the development of your baby’s eyes and brain, and a lack of omega 3 is believed to increase the risk of post-natal depression. Fish is the best source of omega-3, however many pregnancy women avoid eating fish due to listeria and mercury toxicity. Let me share with you my top 4 options of fish that you CAN eat during pregnancy.
What can I eat to slow down ageing?
There’s a lot of research that shows that what we eat impacts our skin, hair and nails, and generally, the way that we look. These are some of the most common questions that I’m asked about anti-ageing…
Why do women crave chocolate before their period?
We all know that feeling in the days before our period is due, when the cravings kick in…. “Give me chocolate! Please!”. Why is it that women not only suffer through the pain and discomfort of our ritual monthly bleeding, but also get smashed down with crazy,...
Can food choices fight eczema?
Overwhelmed by the range of theories about how different foods (and supplements) can treat or exacerbate eczema? I took the time to review the evidence of some of the more popular ones….
Why using a weekly meal planner will save you time and money!
What are you having for dinner tonight? Don’t know? The polls suggest that when we don’t have our meals planned, we are much more likely to turn to take away. Furthermore, research shows that those who DO plan their meals in advance are more likely to eat the right portion sizes, more likely to have a more varied and nutritious diet, and more likely to be a healthy weight. So, with so many benefits, why don’t we all pre-plan our meals?
The health benefits of different types of milk
Do you get overwhelmed by the milk selection at your supermarket? Not sure if you should be choosing low-fat vs no fat vs full cream vs almond milk? I had a great chat to John and Gary from Talking Lifestyle about the health benefits of different types of milk (even...
Obesity: genetic or environmental?
It’s a question that may divide many - ‘Is obesity a result of genetic or environmental factors?’ Here are my thoughts I shared with SBS Food on the topic. There's more to your weight than what you eat and how much you exercise. “They just need to exercise more and...
Do you need to be ‘eating for two’ during pregnancy?
Most Australian women have an incorrect idea about the quantity of food they should be consuming when they’re expecting. I find that most women are very aware of what foods they should be avoiding for listeria but they have no idea what kind of dietary changes they need to make in terms of quality and quantity.
Are your portion sizes in check?
It’s hardly surprising that our understanding of how much we should be eating has become foggy in the past couple of decades. Find out the correct portion sizes for some common foods in my chat with Today Extra.
Learn how to manage your child’s food allergies with these simple tips
Did you know children can out grown their allergies? New research suggests that egg and peanut allergies are the ones most likely to be out grown in children by the age of four. Repeat exposure to these allergens both inside the womb, during breastfeeding and in the...
Is Intermittent Fasting the Key to Successful Weight Loss?
New research from the CSIRO suggests that a ‘flexi diet’ could be the key to successful and sustainable weight loss.
3 key dietary changes you need to make before pregnancy
Did you know that your diet in the months leading up to conception can impact your baby’s future health? That’s why it is SO important to be including the right nutrients in your diet now.
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