by Melanie McGrice | Nov 15, 2015 | Opinions
So, you want to lose weight? You’ve asked your friends, family and colleagues and they’ve suggested a range of remedies, books, pills and diets. A gluten free diet might be one that you haven’t tried before, but are now considering due to the number of testimonials...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 15, 2015 | Opinions
Have you found yourself in front of the supermarket fridges debating over which milk to choose? Low fat, no fat, full cream, high calcium, high protein, soy, light, skim, omega-3, high calcium with vitamin D and folate or extra dollop? In this week’s video I discuss...
by Melanie McGrice | Oct 1, 2015 | Opinions
What’s all the fuss about coconut oil? The world seems to be going crazy over coconuts! Coconut water, oil, butter, yoghurt…you name it and it’s probably on the market. Coconut oil in particular has been trending lately for its health claims to be good for your...
by Melanie McGrice | Sep 17, 2015 | Opinions
Are your children fussy eaters? If the answer is yes, you should definitely take a look at this week’s video as I discuss my top tips for getting even the fussiest children eating fresh and healthy new foods! Are your children fussy eaters? If the answer is yes, you...
by Melanie McGrice | Aug 6, 2015 | Opinions
For most people who have had bariatric surgery, it isn’t possible to meet nutritional requirements through food alone and nutritional deficiencies are a real threat. This is why your dietitian recommends a bariatric multivitamin for routine supplementation. We just...
by Melanie McGrice | Jul 23, 2015 | Opinions
Thinking of becoming a vegetarian? I interviewed nutrition student, Ali, to find out how being vegetarian shapes her diet, and discuss the challenges, benefits and her favourite foods. Why did you decide to become vegetarian?For animal welfare, environmental issues...