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Long Covid and Children’s Nutrition
While children have been largely spared from the severe effects of Covid 19, reports are coming in of children suffering from long Covid. What are the symptoms? Who is most susceptible? Can dietary change build immunity? Read more
Concussion worse in MMA and boxing after weight cuts
Fighters who rapidly cut weight before bouts are at higher risk of suffering concussion or being misdiagnosed with head trauma according to researchers from St Mary’s University of Essex and Swansea University. Find out why? Read more
Are Low carbohydrate diets effective for sports performance?
Over the past five years has there been any changes in the use of Lo carb, high fat diets in sport? Here renowned sports nutritionist Louise Burke shares her insights into the use of keto diets and future trends in sport nutrition. Read more
Half time snacks for active kids.
Are oranges still in vogue as a half time snack for active kids? Find out more about Sports Dietitians Australia latest factsheet on what to eat and when and how you can access your own tailor made sports plan with Lea. Read more
Health Star Rating update
Changes are coming to the Health Star Food front of pack labeling system. Find out how this may affect you. Also learn more about work going on with food producers and manufacturers to make our food healthier. Read more
Heart Foundation and Nuts Position Paper
Are you thinking of reducing your meat intake but are unsure whether nuts and seeds are a good source of alternative protein? Find out more in this recently published position paper from the Heart Foundation Read more
Yes, even athletes get heart disease
Often athletes believe that if they are skinny and active they can safely eat high fat, high salt foods without this being detrimental to their health. In this great article by Dietitian Nancy Clarke we learn it’s time to think again. Read more
Sugar and Sweeteners
The WHO recommends that we reduce our intake of sugar but should we instead use intense sweeteners? We look at two websites packed full of information to help you Read more