by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist You are not alone if your child has been diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is estimated that one in twenty children have this mental health disorder. ADHD is characterised by above normal levels of hyperactivity, impulsive behaviours and difficulty focusing on a single […]
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Strengthen your bones with seafood
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Having strong bones is essential for you to be able to move your body, bones also support the impact of this movement. Thirdly, bones protect your organs like your brain and heart. Around 942,000 Australians have osteoporosis or weakened and porous bones. It is not just […]
How to take control in an obesogenic environment
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist The western world is an obesogenic environment with many factors working against your ability to maintain a healthy weight. While you may not have control over many of these factors there are lifestyle choices that can improve your ability to abstain from the many temptations in […]
Help lower your cholesterol with these easy tips
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist If you are one of the 1.6 million people in Australia who have been told you have high cholesterol you may think that cholesterol is always bad. What you may not know is that you need cholesterol for a healthy body. Cholesterol forms the main structure […]
How seafood can improve your sleep
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist You are not alone if you struggle to fall and stay asleep, with up to 45% of Australians experiencing poor quality or duration of sleep. There are many ways you can promote a good night’s sleep by switching off technology, creating a soothing environment to sleep […]
How to protect your brain from traumatic injury
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Do you play a contact sport? If you do, it’s important that you read this blog. Participating in contact sport puts you at greater risk than non-contact sports of suffering a traumatic brain injury such as a concussion. Wearing appropriate protective wear is vital but what […]
Get enough Vitamin D to optimise your lung function
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Lung function and the ability to breathe at your best capacity is important no matter who you are. Whether you want to keep up with your kids, run faster or longer or simply optimise your quality of life. Lungs enable your body to remove waste and […]
How Fat Can Improve Your Athletic Performance
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist If you are an athlete, consuming the ‘optimal’ amount of protein is likely one of your ‘essentials’ for nutrition and performance. What you may not have considered is the role of fat to optimise your results as well. Athletes are provided with an acceptable range – […]
Seafood can improve your academic performance
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist If you are studying and are doing your best to achieve your best results you may think it comes down to simply putting in the time in to study. What you may not have considered is the role of diet and specifically, seafood in improving your […]
Foods may help prevent skin cancer
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist There is no doubt that the old advice of slip, slop, slap for sun protection is the foundation for preventing skin cancer. What you may not have considered is the role your food choices play on your risk of developing skin cancer. Foods contain many nutrients […]
How to spread out protein to maintain your muscle gains
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist When you think about the key to maintaining your muscles you probably think of protein. What you may not consider is how should you spread your protein throughout your day as an equally important factor as getting enough of this macronutrient. Research shows to maintain your […]
Save your Muscle Mass during Injury with Omega 3 Fat
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist If you have ever been injured, you may have seen muscle loss over your recovery period. Your hard efforts seem to slip away during periods of recovery, but the good news is a recent study found that using omega 3 fat may prevent this level of […]
