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...
by Melanie McGrice | Aug 1, 2014 | Exercise
As I sit here at my desk today typing away, I was momentarily distracted by the rain tapping against the window. Although many might glace outside and send up a quick prayer of thanks to be inside in the warmth, personally I am in the opposite camp: walking in the...
by Melanie McGrice | Jul 11, 2014 | Food
It’s Friday night. Are you planning to get take away for dinner tonight? If you’re trying to improve your health maybe you should think again. It’s Friday night. Are you planning to get take away for dinner tonight? If you’re trying to improve your health maybe you...
by Melanie McGrice | Jul 7, 2014 | Lifestyle
Every second year the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare publishes a report card on Australia’s health to assess how our nation’s health is changing. The report looks at questions such as which medical conditions are on the rise, and which are...
by Melanie McGrice | Jan 7, 2014 | Food
Have you heard of mindful eating? It’s the art of eating consciously, or mindfully. When I ask clients what they’ve eaten today, it’s astounding to see how many people have no idea. In our pressured, time-focused culture many people shove food into...
by Melanie McGrice | Jan 1, 2014 | Experts
Happy New Year! I hope you had fun partying last night! Today is the day to think about what you’re going to prioritise this year. Do you want to spend more time with your family? Is this going to be the year that you’re going to...
