by Melanie McGrice | May 13, 2015 | Experts
The Australian Dietary Guidelines tell us that it’s ok to include a few treat foods in our diet, as long as we don’t go overboard. I spoke to Amanda Clarke, renowned dietitian and author of the portion control guides ‘Portion Perfection’ and...
by Melanie McGrice | Apr 30, 2015 | Opinions
We chose 5 of the most popular vanilla yoghurts being sold in supermarkets to analyse for you. So, which is best for people with diabetes? We chose 5 of the most popular vanilla yoghurts being sold in supermarkets to analyse for you. So, which is best for...
by Melanie McGrice | Apr 30, 2015 | Blog, Television
Low carb, high fat diets have been increasing in popularity over the past few years. Their benefits versus risks are hotly debated – especially for people with diabetes. ABC’s Catalyst ran an exclusive feature on low carb, high fat diets late last year, and...
by Melanie McGrice | Apr 30, 2015 | Opinions
Are you struggling to reduce your fasting (before breakfast) blood glucose levels? Dietitian, Melanie McGrice explains why so many people with diabetes have high glucose levels when they haven’t had anything to eat in hours. Are you struggling to...
by Melanie McGrice | Apr 30, 2015 | Food
Diabetes is the fastest growing condition in Australia with more than 100,000 people being diagnosed with the condition each year. It occurs when there is too much glucose in the blood. A hormone called insulin is responsible for chaperoning glucose from the blood...
by Melanie McGrice | Apr 16, 2015 | Opinions
A common question I get asked among menopausal women is ‘why am I gaining extra weight?’ This video explains some of the reasons why! Take a look..
