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“Is a low-carb diet suitable for children?”

As a dietitian who practises non-diet nutrition, my advice is that ‘diets’ are unhealthy for everyone. Diets tend to restrict food intake beyond what could be considered a normal, healthy diet and this...

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“A naturopath I went to recommended I have cytotoxic testing done to see if...

The theory behind cytotoxic testing is that by mixing a sample of someone’s blood with different food extracts and looking at it under a microscope to observe any changes, you can work out if the...

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“I suffer from Lupus and a friend of mine told me to avoid eating alfalfa...

Alfalfa sprouts contain an amino acid called L-canavanine, which has shown to activate the immune system in people with Lupus and cause inflammation. It is a good idea to avoid eating alfalfa sprouts...

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“My 10 year old son often eats his dinner really quickly and then asks for a...

There are a few things to consider here. Your son may be going through a growth spurt and genuinely be hungry for more food. Kids need a lot of food in the day to fuel their activities and provide all...

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“How many fish oil capsules should I take to help with arthritis?”

Arthritis Australia recommends people with arthritis consume 2.7 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day. Most standard fish oil capsules contain about 300mg of omega-3 per 1 gram capsule, so you would...

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“What is kombucha and why is it meant to be good for you?”

Kombucha is a drink made from fermented tea leaves. It is thought to have originated in China and is supposedly good for treating a wide range of illnesses such as arthritis, cancer, fatigue and...

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Potato and Leek Soup

This soup recipe is incredibly easy and sure to warm you up on a cold day. Best served with some fresh, crusty bread. Ingredients 2 medium leeks 6 medium potatoes 1L of reduced-salt chicken stock or...

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Are there foods which can reduce a fever?

If someone has a fever it usually indicates that their body is doing its job in fighting an infection, which is a good thing. Fever doesn’t necessarily have to be treated unless the body temperature...

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I’m pregnant with my first baby and want to know if it’s ok for me to eat eggs?

Eggs are a nutritious and tasty food that provides your body with all the amino acids needed to build the different proteins your body uses each day. The current advice for pregnant women is that it is...

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What’s the best option to have when eating out at a restaurant if you’ve got...

People with diabetes don’t have to follow a special ‘diabetes diet’; they can eat the same things as people without diabetes. Healthy eating isn’t all about nutrition; you should enjoy the foods you...

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“Is a low-carb diet suitable for children?”

As a dietitian who practises non-diet nutrition, my advice is that ‘diets’ are unhealthy for everyone. Diets tend to restrict food intake beyond what could be considered a normal, healthy diet and this...

View Article

“A naturopath I went to recommended I have cytotoxic testing done to see if...

The theory behind cytotoxic testing is that by mixing a sample of someone’s blood with different food extracts and looking at it under a microscope to observe any changes, you can work out if the...

View Article

“I suffer from Lupus and a friend of mine told me to avoid eating alfalfa...

Alfalfa sprouts contain an amino acid called L-canavanine, which has shown to activate the immune system in people with Lupus and cause inflammation. It is a good idea to avoid eating alfalfa sprouts...

View Article


“My 10 year old son often eats his dinner really quickly and then asks for a...

There are a few things to consider here. Your son may be going through a growth spurt and genuinely be hungry for more food. Kids need a lot of food in the day to fuel their activities and provide all...

View Article

“How many fish oil capsules should I take to help with arthritis?”

Arthritis Australia recommends people with arthritis consume 2.7 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day. Most standard fish oil capsules contain about 300mg of omega-3 per 1 gram capsule, so you would...

View Article


“What is kombucha and why is it meant to be good for you?”

Kombucha is a drink made from fermented tea leaves. It is thought to have originated in China and is supposedly good for treating a wide range of illnesses such as arthritis, cancer, fatigue and...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Potato and Leek Soup

This soup recipe is incredibly easy and sure to warm you up on a cold day. Best served with some fresh, crusty bread. Ingredients 2 medium leeks 6 medium potatoes 1L of reduced-salt chicken stock or...

View Article


Are there foods which can reduce a fever?

If someone has a fever it usually indicates that their body is doing its job in fighting an infection, which is a good thing. Fever doesn’t necessarily have to be treated unless the body temperature...

View Article

I’m pregnant with my first baby and want to know if it’s ok for me to eat eggs?

Eggs are a nutritious and tasty food that provides your body with all the amino acids needed to build the different proteins your body uses each day. The current advice for pregnant women is that it is...

View Article

What’s the best option to have when eating out at a restaurant if you’ve got...

People with diabetes don’t have to follow a special ‘diabetes diet’; they can eat the same things as people without diabetes. Healthy eating isn’t all about nutrition; you should enjoy the foods you...

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