by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist You may have noticed the term ‘functional food’ written on products in your supermarket but you might not be sure exactly what this term means. Most food provides nutrients that help your body to function, such as carbohydrates for energy and protein for cell repair. Functional […]
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Seafood is one way to help manage ADHD symptoms
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 […]
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 […]
The immediate effects of your choice of fat on your body
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Have you ever considered the meal you just consumed has immediate effects on the health and function of your body? When you eat, the effects of breaking down the meal causes an inflammation in your body called postprandial inflammation or post-meal inflammation. The composition of […]
4 Common Inflammation Myths
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Are you one of the many confused by what foods cause inflammation? There are many ‘experts’ selling their opinion but unfortunately, these opinions are often not backed up by science. It is time to clear up fact from fiction of 4 common myths on inflammation. […]
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 […]
8 easy ways to keep your hormones on your side
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Hormones are vital to your health. They change at different stages of your life for example from puberty to adulthood as well as in response to external influences like stress. Hormones are also vital for your body to function optimally like maintaining a healthy weight and […]
Ways you can reduce your risk of Prostate Cancer
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men and the third most common cause of cancer death. An overall healthy and balanced diet such as the Mediterranean diet is critical to reducing your risk of prostate cancer. The Mediterranean diet includes fruit and […]
Upgrade from traditional smashed avocado on toast
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Avocado is a trendy fruit and is often seen smashed on toast. Stand out from the crowd with these seafood recipes. Your body will reap additional health benefits from the quality seafood provided by Safcol Seafood which include: Omega-3 fat for a healthy heart Iron for […]
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 […]
Dinner on the run
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist If you are a parent with children or a single person with activities outside of work, it is easy to choose unhealthy fast food as a quick dinner choice to save time. This may be an easy choice to make, but the result can lead to […]
