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 […]
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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 – […]
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 […]
Omega 3 fat is key to absorbing fat-soluble vitamins
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist The matrix of health benefits in seafood is immense. One role you may not have considered is the role of omega 3 fat in absorbing your fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. If you eat a meal or snack without fat, then these fat-soluble vitamins […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
