by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Do you suffer from lower back pain? Seafood may help reduce lower back pain. Worldwide this is the number one factor leading to disability. The treatment and prevention are largely sought from exercises and rest but what you may not have considered is the role vitamin […]
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Diabetes with Seafood
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Around one million Australians have been diagnosed with diabetes with another five hundred thousand undiagnosed. There are two types of diabetes; type 1 and type 2. Unlike type 1 diabetes which is out of a person’s control and is an autoimmune response that destroys the cells […]
Optimising sperm health
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist If you and your partner have decided to start or grow your family, you have likely considered the importance of the role of nutrition of the woman. What you may not know is the importance of optimal health of the man in the partnership for the […]
Seafood for your best smile
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist When you think of the foods and beverages which support the strength and health of your teeth and gums you are likely to think dairy. While a glass of milk has a lot to offer to your oral health what you may not consider is the […]
Reach for seafood to tame the PMS beast
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist No woman enjoys that time of the month when the PMS beast makes your life just that bit harder. The good news is you do have the power to reduce the control the PMS mood monster has on your life. You may think chocolate is the […]
Seafood during pregnancy and postpartum
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist The importance of seafood during pregnancy and adequate omega-3 fat during pregnancy cannot be underestimated. Omega 3 fat plays a vital role in the development of the eyes, brain, and neurological pathways of your child. In addition to this role, a 2020 study showed that women […]
Promote optimal gut health with seafood
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist There is no doubt that gut health is becoming a hot topic. When you think about gut health you may know about the importance of plant foods to promote a healthy gut. Have you considered the role that seafood can play in keeping your gut and […]
Eat seafood to optimise your brain function
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Do you want to improve your memory, executive function, your ability to plan and organise your life and the ability to execute these thought patterns and visual-spatial processing, the ability to tell where objects are in space? Then make sure you are including Safcol Seafood two […]
Are you getting enough potassium to maintain a healthy body?
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Are you getting enough potassium in your diet? Potassium is a mineral which plays many important roles in keeping your body functioning optimally. Potassium is an electrolyte and consequently helps maintain a healthy fluid volume and electrolyte balance in your body. This is essential for your […]
Eat seafood for healthy homocysteine levels
by Ashleigh FelthamAccredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist When you get a check-up at the doctors you have probably had your cholesterol and blood sugars tested. Another factor called homocysteine may be added to this list as several studies have shown its link to your heart disease risk as well as mental function and health. […]
Foods to support your liver
Skip the liver detox. Add these foods to support your liver. by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist You have probably heard of at least one version of a liver detox. Your liver is an amazing organ that removes toxins and neutralises potentially harmful substances in your body. You would be forgiven to […]
Fish lower the risk of colorectal cancer
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist There are exciting new findings linking fish to a lower risk of colorectal cancer. You may be aware of the health benefits of eating fish for your body as well as fish’s anti-inflammatory properties. But, have you ever considered eating fish to decrease your risk of […]
