The impact of sleep on our physical well-being is significant. Apart from being crucial for the development and restoration of our muscles and cells across our body, it also bolsters our immune system and enhances our capacity to combat infections. Intriguingly, sleep aids in sustaining a balance among hormones that control our appetite and satiety […]
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The sugar ‘fructose’ has been the subject of considerable media attention, most of which has been negative. Critics link dietary fructose with health risk markers such as obesity, high triglyceride (blood fat) levels and insulin resistance, and claim it is less satiating than other sugars. The fact it’s processed in the body via a different
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The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is urging Australians to keep their pantry stocked with healthy staples to help minimise food waste, starting with a pantry clean-out to extend their food budget this spring. On average, Australian households throw out the equivalent of one in every five grocery bags purchased, costing the average household more
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New research has found women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are on the wrong diet track, putting their health at risk. The study[i], recently published in the Dietitians Association of Australia’s journal Nutrition & Dietetics, found many women with PCOS are skimping on carbohydrates and overeating fat to manage their condition. Researchers Dr Kathryn Hart and
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New research: Natural chemicals in vegetables cut risk of insulin resistance In the first study of its kind, research has uncovered another string to the ‘health bow’ of vegetables, showing carotenoids, the natural plant chemicals in vegies, may halve the risk of insulin resistance in adults, a major risk factor for some of the country’s
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Article updated July, 2023. With a bumper cold and flu season running rife this year, dietitians are urging Australians to boost their immune system this winter by tapping into nutritious comfort foods. According to the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), focusing on whole foods, including those containing Vitamin C, zinc and protein, can help to
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This article was updated in February 2024. Generally speaking, breakfast cereals have gotten a pretty bad rap over their excessive sugar content and seemingly exaggerated nutritional benefits that are claimed on the packaging. That’s why we thought it was interesting that the Dietitians Association of Australia shared this research that shows breakfast cereal-eating Aussies might
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In the first research of its kind in Australia, a study shows families could be paying up to 17 per cent more for a gluten-free diet and for some single gluten-free items as much as 500 per cent more[i]. The new study, published in the Dietitians Association of Australia’s journal Nutrition & Dietetics, compared the cost
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The nation’s peak body for dietitians is calling on Australians to dish-up some fish on Good Friday to reduce their risk of dementia, stroke and heart disease. The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) wants Australians to use the traditionally “fish only” religious holiday as a reminder to eat fish more regularly to improve their long-term health. According
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A healthy night in: the key to romance this Valentine’s Day, according to the Dietitians Association of Australia. The nation’s nutrition experts recommend spoiling your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a nutritious home-cooked meal and a healthy lifestyle change. Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) Spokesperson, Maria Packard, suggests swapping chocolates and flowers, or an expensive meal
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Dietitians are urging parents to serve their children after-school snacks consisting of healthy staples that are typically unable to be taken to school, to make up for lost nutrients. The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), the peak body for dietitians, says Australian data suggests children are not meeting their quota for certain vitamins and minerals, putting their
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Dietitians are calling on Australians to start the New Year with a bang by making this year’s resolution to forget fad diets and instead aim for perfect portions. A new survey of 1,230 Australians, commissioned by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), found about half of all adults aged 18 to 64 (54 per cent)
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