Blog
Ward Nutrition Dietitians cover a variety of Nutrition related areas. Here are some of our blogs for you to read.
Why kids need to care more about their bone health
Why kids need to care more about their bone health
Plant Proteins: Why they’re important & how to get more of them in your diet
Plant proteins: Why they’re important and how to get more of them in your diet.
3 things to reduce chocolate binges this Easter
Keeping in control of chocalate intake over Easter can be tricky. Take a look at 3 simple steps to enjoy the Easter abundance without over -indulging
Fad-Free Living: Dismantling Diet Myths for Lasting Health
Fad diets promise rapid results, luring individuals with the appeal of shedding kilos in record time. However, the sustainability and long-term health implications of such diets are often overlooked.
How To Manage A Temperamental Gut (without changing your diet)
If you read past the title, it is likely because you experience either bloating, pain, excessive wind, diarrhoea, constipation or a mix of everything! All the confusion around your gut symptoms can cause anxiety around social settings (most of which are food-focused!), stress around needing to know where the nearest toilet is, and frustrations with the bathroom being your most used room in the house. If this sounds all too familiar, keep reading to gain some insight into regular bowel movements, strategies that might help with bloating, and what to do come the new year.
Top Tips to Kickstart a Healthy New Year
Top Tips for Healthy Eating Over Christmas
Christmas is a time of year to enjoy with family and friends! Festive food and drinks are often the focus of this time of year. It is important to remember you can relax and enjoy the great tasting food, whilst keeping on track with your healthy habits.
Boost Your Brain Power for Upcoming Exams: Nutrition for the HSC
Upcoming University or HSC exams? The final few months of school or uni can be stressful. Here are a dietitian’s top tips and tricks to fuel your brain during these busy times.
Healthy Eating on a Budget
With the cost of some fresh fruits and vegetables on the rise at the moment you may be thinking ‘why is eating healthy so expensive?’ The good news is – it doesn’t have to be! Here are some of our top tips and tricks for a healthy and balanced diet that won’t break the bank.
Fuelling for Sport: Young Athletes
Fuelling our bodies for sport and exercise is important for all ages, especially adolescents and young athletes. How can adolescent athletes fuel their bodies with appropriate amounts of carbohydrates, protein and fluids to support growth and development as well as meet energy demands for exercise?
How Does Your Sleep Quality Impact Weight Loss?
It is estimated between 33-45% of Australian adults are falling short of the recommended 8 hours of quality sleep each night. Recently, studies have shown a link between sleep quality, duration and the effectiveness of weight loss interventions. How are they connected and how do your sleep patterns influence weight loss?
Popular Diet Trends: Juice Plus+
Chances are you have heard of the popular health company, Juice Plus+ but what exactly is this diet trend? What does the research say? And is it worth your money? In this blog we break it down.
Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe?
Artificial sweeteners are used due to their intensely sweet qualities. This means a food will only need a fraction of the sweetener compared to amount of sugar to achieve the same sweetness, reducing calorie content. Are they safe? What does the research suggest?
The Ins and Outs of Coeliac Disease
1 in 70 Australians have Coeliac Disease but 4 out of 5 remain undiagnosed. Have you ever wondered what it is, how it is diagnosed and who is at risk?
The LOW FODMAP Diet:
FODMAP UPDATE: Grapes and Strawberries Retested – What does this mean for me?
Regular testing of foods is required to ensure the FODMAP content of foods are accurate. Grapes and strawberries are common foods that some people reported discomfort and IBS symptoms after the consumption of these fruits. Find out why?
Food and Mood – How diet quality can influence mental health
The way you eat can Impact on not only your physical health, but also your mental health. read our most recent blog on the research behind eating healthy to improve your mood, with links to the research THE SMILES trial for further information
Cutting Carbs From Your Diet? Must Read This First!!
Are you thinking of going carb free tohelp with weight loss? maybe your should read this first to understand the pros and cons cutting our carbohydrates in your diet to lose weight.
Which Pregnancy Supplements Do You Need?
Are you confused about what and if you need prenatal supplements. Then read this blog for some handy tips of what vitamins and minerals are important preconception and during pregnancy
I have Iron Deficiency and Im Pregnancy - HELP!
During pregnancy our iron requirements do increase 2-3 times normal levels. Often Anemia is diagnosed in the second or third trimester. Read these simple tips to try and prevent iron deficiency when pregnant and try and improve your babies iron stores once born.