After the recent Catalyst program on the ABC, there’s renewed interest in using food choices to help balance lipid levels. So, I’ve put together a simple list of foods you might consider, each in their own special way, helping balance … Read More
A new study suggests that a large daily dose of vitamin E might help slow the progression of the memory-robbing illness we know as Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s patients who were given a pharmacological dose of vitamin E experienced slower decline … Read More
There are interesting trends developing in nutrition. People are overly exposed to “free diets” – as in gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free – you name it! Don’t get me wrong, there are always those people who have legitimate food intolerances and allergies, … Read More
Last October, the ABC showed two consecutive episodes of their science program called Catalyst. The program sparked controversy, because the two-part special described the link between saturated fats, cholesterol and heart disease as a “medical myth”, and downplayed the benefits … Read More
The recent research findings from 1,443 Australians who take a multivitamin has once again reignited the benefits or otherwise of taking a supplement. NPS Medicinewise has marched into the findings, urging Australians to “take care” and to be aware of … Read More
Do you wonder what is considered a normal part of ageing? We know that ageing will likely cause us to develop wrinkles and grey hair. But do we know how the aging process will affect our teeth, heart and sexuality? … Read More
People who consume vitamin and mineral supplements appear to be in better mood than supplement non-users, according to the results of a meta-analysis published last month in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioural Medicine. Researchers analyzed eight double-blinded, … Read More
Family meals are making a comeback and that’s good news for three good reasons: Shared meals are more likely to be nutritious. Kids who eat regularly with their families are less likely to snack on unhealthy foods, and more likely … Read More
Poor Digestion: Even when our food intake is good, inefficient digestion can limit our body’s uptake of vitamins. Some common causes of inefficient digestion are not chewing well enough and eating too quickly. Each of these results in larger … Read More