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Ever wondered why we call the gut of men who drink too much beer a ‘pot’? Alcohol contains the second most amounts of kilojoules per gram behind fat, just one gram yields 29kJ! In Australia, a standard drink is defined as 10g of alcohol however one portion of our...

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the most common gastro intestinal disorder in Australia, occurring in approximately 15% of the population. It occurs when the digestive system has trouble absorbing certain sugars such as fermentable...

What is Impaired Glucose Tolerance? Impaired Glucose Tolerance, also known as Pre-Diabetes, or Impaired Fasting Glucose, is the condition where your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but are not yet high enough to be diabetes. Basically, it's a window of...

MS is a complex condition, and although there is no one 'MS diet' it is well known that dietary modification can bring about significant symptom improvement for many people with MS. Some people with MS choose to experiment with different types of diets and nutritional...

What is Gout? Gout is a common and painful type of arthritis which occurs when uric acid crystals are deposited in the joints. The body reacts to these deposits causing inflammation. Gout usually affects one joint at a time, especially the joint of the big toe. It may...

Any woman who has had breast cancer could tell you about the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight to help reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence – the problem is that in the quest to lose weight women can become vulnerable to the emotional...

Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. For people who have Coeliac Disease, the immune system reacts negatively to the gluten protein. This immune response in the small bowel causes the villi (small finger-like projections that increase our...

Your body's thermostat's gone on the blink, you're gaining weight, or becoming forgetful. Sounds familiar? During menopause, your body undergoes a lot of changes so, your diet needs to change to compensate for your new dietary needs. Accredited Practising Dietitian,...

What it is sleep apnoea? It is estimated that about five percent of Australians have obstructive sleep apnoea (sleep apnoea). It is more common amongst males with around a quarter of Australian men over the age of 30 years affected. Sleep apnoea occurs when the walls...

Have you ever considered weight loss surgery? Unfortunately, most media tends to either show the best stories where people lose 100kg, start running marathons, get a promotion at work and meet the partner of their dreams, or the worst stories when people get terrible...

Weight loss is simply about taking in less kilojoules than you burn. However, after years of bad habits it can be hard to change your ways. There are now a range of treatments to help you to reduce your energy intake. Talk to your dietitian about the best choice for...