nutritioncoach
Sydney Eastern suburbs nutritionist
One in six children aged eight to 14 years in Australia report going to school or bed hungry, according to a new report by the Australian Child Wellbeing Project (ACWP). These children are up to …
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With a third of a child’s food intake being eaten at school, it’s important that lunchboxes contain a third of their recommended daily intake of nutrients. This means foods from all five food groups …
So little Harry won’t eat his vegetables? Well, he’s not alone. Poor Harry is just protecting himself from the danger of alkaloid toxins – although he doesn’t actually know this. At the tender age …
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Only 50% to 60% of Australian children are eating enough omega-3 fatty acids, which are commonly found in fish and crucial for brain development, a University of Wollongong study has …
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Adolescents who eat unhealthily are more likely to develop mental health problems than those with good diets, a new study has found. However, switching to a better diet could improve mental health, …
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If you’re confused by food labels, you’re not alone. But don’t hold your breath for an at-a-glance food labelling system that tells you how much salt, fat and sugar each product contains. Australia’s …
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