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 – […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is it time to Upgrade Your Lunch?
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist It’s time to upgrade your lunch. Are you sick of the same sandwich every day, or do you want to save some money and not have to buy lunch out every day? Here are three easy and quick lunch recipes to save and share with your […]
Warm Up to Seafood Over Winter
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist With winter upon us, it is easy to lose favour towards including fish in your diet. The need for eating 100g of seafood two to three times a week does not decrease with the cooler months. The opposite could be argued especially during the cold and […]
Seafood a healthy choice for gut health and metabolism
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Did you know that different types of protein sources have different effects on your gut microbiome and metabolism? Your gut microbiome is affected by many things including food, stress, and medications. The type of proteins in your diet is a factor that contributes to the amount […]
Six foods for healthy nails, hair, and skin
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Do you like the look and feel of healthy hair, skin, and nails? You may not know that the look of your nails, hair and skin is largely an inside job and is determined by the foods which you eat. Below are 6 foods you should […]
How to improve your health and increase your lifespan!
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist There are endless articles talking about superfoods, but have you considered targeting specific foods containing a healthy enzyme to increase your health and potentially your lifespan? Nicotinamide Riboside (NAD+) is an enzyme that plays a role in potentially increasing both these factors. Studies have shown […]
