An easy swap to increase your lifespan by 48 minutes per day. While there is no magic pill to increase your lifespan, the choices you make can add up to a lot of extra or lost time. One lifestyle factor which influences your chances of a longer life is your diet.
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Remain healthier longer
Remain healthier longer with easy food swaps to increase your lifespan. One factor that influences your longevity is your diet.
An easy swap to help reduce your triglyceride levels
Heart disease is still the number one killer in Australians. Eliminating all fat is not the answer. Reduce your triglyceride levels instead.
Athletes may need greater amounts of Omega 3 fat than the general guidelines
The IOC has made recommendations based on the current research that athletes may need up to four times the amount of omega-3 fat than the recommendations made for the general population.
Promote optimal brain development of your child by including seafood during pregnancy
Give your baby a head start. Promote optimal brain development of your child by including seafood during pregnancy.
Three heart healthy tips
Excess sodium increases your blood pressure which puts added pressure onto your heart. The average sodium intake for Australians is 3600mg/day. To put this into perspective, the suggested dietary target is 2,000 mg/day so you are not alone if you have too much of this mineral in your diet. Here are some heart healthy tips.
Tricks to long-lasting energy
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist If you are like most of us, starting and finishing the day with the same amount of energy can be a challenge. It can be easy to head straight into the kitchen to grab a muffin or reach for a chocolate bar. These choices, while tempting […]
Omega-3 fat to reduce symptoms of indigestion
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Do you suffer from indigestion or heartburn? More than one in every ten Australians experience this uncomfortable condition and it is one of the most common digestive disorders. The cause and treatment can vary from person to person. Diet is one factor that plays a role […]
Crushing the Afternoon Munchies on A Paleo Diet
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist You have hit the 3:30 pm mark during your busy day and want to know how to satisfy the munchies while looking after your health while following a paleo diet. A paleo diet is one with lean protein like seafood, eggs, seeds, nuts, vegetables, fruits, extra […]
Seafood may reduce your risk of inflammatory bowel disease
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist The powerful anti-inflammatory effects in seafood are well known. This is primarily due to seafood being a great source of omega-3 fat. This anti-inflammatory property in seafood may promote health and keep your body in balance from a health perspective. Did you know that these anti-inflammatory […]
How to follow a low carb diet
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist If you want to follow a low carb diet, there are better ways than others. There are potential health benefits to a low or lower cab diet such as reduction of weight if obese or overweight and improvements in control in type two diabetes. The key […]
The compounding health effects of Seafood
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist The function of your body is a highly tuned system and the health effects of seafood are well documented. When one function becomes dysfunctional it can have a ripple effect. The condition known as metabolic syndrome is an example of this. Metabolic resistance includes having high […]
