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.
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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.
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 […]
What are functional foods?
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 […]
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 […]
Love your liver with seafood
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the most common type of fatty liver disease worldwide. NAFLD puts you at greater risk of other diseases such as heart disease and can progress to more serious conditions such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and cancer. NAFLD is increasing at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
