by Melanie McGrice | Jan 28, 2015 | Experts
Are you a comfort eater? High stress levels can be a key reason why many people turn to food. I interviewed Dr Richard Chambers, a psychologist who specialises in mindfulness to find out what he recommends for people struggling with stress. Here’s what he...
by Melanie McGrice | Jan 22, 2015 | Food
1 in 5 Australian adults are low in iron. Iron is an important mineral responsible for making proteins that carry oxygen in the blood to give our bodies the energy needed to function. Low iron can result in anaemia which can leave you fatigued, pale, dizzy and out of...
by Melanie McGrice | Jan 16, 2015 | Opinions
Body composition analyses tell you a lot more than just your weight. These 15 minute assessments give us comprehensive insights into the reasons why you struggle to lose weight, how many kilojoules you require and how best to lose it. They accurately analyse your...
by Melanie McGrice | Jan 14, 2015 | Food
Did you know that a healthy diet can help you avoid developing Alzheimer’s Disease? Although you can’t do anything about your age or genetics, a review of the research published in Neurobiology of Aging journal found that the following seven strategies are...
by Melanie McGrice | Nov 3, 2014 | Food
Tomorrow is Cup Day. Like all days of excitement and celebration in Australia, food and wine are a big part of the day. One of the most commonly consumed drinks on Cup Day whether you be at a friend’s barbie, or at Flemington itself, is champagne and...
by Melanie McGrice | Aug 4, 2014 | Opinions
One of my specialist areas as a dietitian is fertility. Every week I work with dozens of women to help them improve their diet to improve their fertility, and we get great results – hearing of a new conception is always one of my happiest work days. But what I want to...