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Appetite for Health

Locality: Sippy Downs, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5476 5319

Address: Shop 6/11-19 Chancellor Village Blvd 4556 Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Could a consultation with a dietitian help you create an appetite for a healthier and happier life? Of course it can! Invest in your health and transform your life I am pleased to announce I'm offering individualised face-to-face consults from Northcoast Physiotherapy Clinic in Sippy Downs. ... Ring the office directly to make an appointment! https://www.facebook.com/Northcoast-Physiotherapy-Clinic-104243854626486 Ph: 54765319 E: [email protected] Web: https://www.appetite4health.com/

25.01.2022 Celebrating the wins today! So happy to see my patient today has reduced her LDL cholesterol from 5.3 to 4.3 over 2 months (and maintained her HDL at an impressive 1.5!) through small and consistent dietary changes. I don't normally like to focus on numbers, but when the GP is now saying 'no medication needed', I think that's something to celebrate! No expensive supplements, juice programs or gimmicky products required - just sustainable, real food solutions ... Happy to help if you need it - ask me how! #cholesterol #cholesteroltips #cholesterolcontrol #cholesterollowering #realfood #listentoyourdietitian #dietitianapproved

23.01.2022 An interesting read - unfortunately many of the studies discussed in this have not yet been proven in humans (mostly mice studies), but it seems exercise has even more benefits for our health! Moderate exercise such as walking is definitely recommended

23.01.2022 Lunchbox Ideas Grain & Cereal Foods Chances are, your kiddo has had a sandwich in their lunchbox at least once in their school years.... Grain and cereal foods like sandwiches, rolls, pasta, and rice make great lunch options that keep your child full during their school day, and they have the potential to be super nutritious. Grain based foods are not only a good source of energy, but they provide a number of important vitamins and minerals such as B-group vitamins, iron, zinc, magnesium and iodine. They are also a source of fibre, which helps keep kids regular and promotes good gut bacteria. Most of those goodies are actually found in the outer layer of grains and are lost in refining processes, which is why it’s really important to choose unrefined grain products such as wholemeal and whole grain varieties. School aged children need between 4-7 serves of grain foods daily to meet their nutritional needs (1 slice bread = 1 serve), most kids meet this easily. Think outside the box for sandwich making try sourdough, rye, soy & linseed, or corn bread, and look for high-fibre varieties. Grainy or wholemeal rolls, wraps or pita bread make a nice change from sandwiches, fill with vegies, protein and dairy (check back on previous posts for ideas!) Pasta, rice or quinoa salad A warm noodle dish in a thermos flask Multigrain corn thins with cottage cheese, turkey and cranberry Savoury wholemeal muffins with ham, cheese & corn Homemade pizza scrolls (there are some great recipes using pumpkin dough!), or pizzas made on wholemeal English Muffins Sushi or onigiri using brown rice, chicken or tuna, and vegetables Pasta Bake with chicken and peas Wholemeal pikelets, crispbreads and oat slices make great lunchbox snacks! This wraps up our lunchbox ideas series Let me know if you’d like any recipes. All ideas are complied and available on my website: https://www.appetite4health.com//lunchbox-ideas-for-school

21.01.2022 Now is a great time to get to know your pantry staples. Now I'm no marketing guru, but I'm going to call legumes a pantry superhero (because anything with the word 'super' in the title must be good, right?!). Having a few tins of these on hand gives you so many nutritious and satisfying meal & snack options. Tinned legumes are a great plant-based protein, and I particularly love chickpeas for many reasons:... They are cheap . as . chips . The tin pictured below costs 80c at Woolworths. They are so versatile! Curries & casseroles, falafels & patties, use in salads, roast them, flavour them, and hummus of course! They are incredibly nutrient dense, boasting an impressive protein, fibre, vitamin & mineral profile (potassium, magnesium, iron, folate + more!) They are usually better tolerated than other legumes if you've got a sensitive digestive system (1/4 cup is Low-FODMAP, remember to drain the tin and rinse them well) If you've got the time & patience, dried chickpeas are also great (and maybe cheaper?) but do require soaking first. Here are my suggestions: This pumpkin chickpea curry is easy & packed full of flavour! https://www.taste.com.au//4131dc09-6cf7-4d5f-a1f9-d376da45 Try a Mediterranean-style chickpea salad like this one https://natashaskitchen.com/chickpea-salad-recipe/ Roast them and enjoy as a snack https://www.themediterraneandish.com/roasted-chickpeas/ They make great patties - we make a batch of these spicy panko chickpea patties, freeze, and the vegetarian teen eats them on burgers, in wraps, as a chicken replacement for parmigiana, etc https://toriavey.com/t/spicy-panko-chickpea-patties-recipe/ Bulk up meaty casseroles, soups & curries with a tin of chickpeas to improve its nutritional profile and make the meal stretch further! Chickpea flour/gram flour is also making an appearance in recipes - it does have a much better nutritional profile than white wheat flour, but I haven't baked with it to know how it changes the flavour or texture - let me know if you have! Hummus - need I say more?! It's good with everything Do you have a great chickpea recipe? Share below!

21.01.2022 Saturday night family dinners- I want them to be low-fuss so we can relax and enjoy the evening (movie time!). Tonight I made a nacho bake and paired it with a simple salad. I make a ‘Mexi-chicken mix’ using chicken breast (could also use chicken or beef mince, or whatever protein you enjoy!) tin of rinsed + drained black beans (could also use red kidney beans, 4-bean mix or even refried beans, black beans are lower in fodmaps )... vegies of choice...great way to use up the odds & ends from your fridge! I usually grate in zucchini, throw in baby spinach, finely diced mushrooms, sweet potato, red capsicum etc tomato ‘sauce’, I use either passata, a tin of diced tomato, commercial enchilada sauce or salsa...usually a combination depending on what’s in the pantry! my homemade mexi-seasoning (eg taco seasoning) No exact quantities, I just cook up what I have and season to taste! This gets portioned up in the freezer and used for enchiladas, quesadillas and this delicious nacho bake (+ mozzarella, sour cream & avo ). What’s your easy Saturday night meal? #familymeal #familydinner #saturdaynightdinner #tastyfood #nachos #loveaneasydinner

20.01.2022 A great piece by Dr Megan Rossi, a specialist in gut health. Highly recommend following her page if you don’t already

20.01.2022 Let's talk about calcium Calcium is an important mineral which gives strength and structure to your bones It contributes to a healthy skeleton in your early years, and minimises bone loss in later life. The body also uses calcium for healthy function of the heart, muscles, blood and nerves. If your dietary calcium intake is low, your body takes the calcium it needs from your bones. Calcium must therefore be replenished regularly to prevent bone density loss, as this can ...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Lunchbox Ideas - Fruit Fruit provides vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and phytonutrients, and kids should be eating 1-2 serves per day. Most kids don’t have any trouble eating fruit, and it is one of the easiest lunchbox items to pack! Choose fresh fruit in season for peak nutrition and flavour, and these will be gentler on the budget too. Fruits such as mandarins, berries and grapes are easy and quick for kids to eat with minimal mess and waste. Pack in a sepa...rate container to avoid the dreaded ‘squashed fruit’ in the lunchbox. Apples and oranges are great sources of fibre, but may take longer to eat unless they are pre-cut. Bananas are a great little package of nutrients and almost universally liked by kids, but often don’t survive the trip to school unless they are packaged well (we use ‘banana saver’ containers, ours have lasted years). Kiwifruit can be cut in half and sent with a spoon to scoop out the goodness, they are a great source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre. Stone fruits, mango, papaya, pineapple, mango and watermelon are great when in season, although these may need to be cut and stored carefully to avoid spoiling other lunchbox foods. Dried apricots, sultanas, dates and prunes can provide variety occasionally, but aren’t recommended for regular lunchbox inclusion due to their high concentration of natural sugars which can lead to tooth decay and gastrointestinal upset. Kids often want to eat handfuls and find it hard to practice portion control (just 2 small dried apricots are the equivalent of one serve of fruit, yet don’t fill kids up the way 2 whole apricots would! Which fruits do your kids prefer in their lunchbox?

18.01.2022 Lunchbox Ideas - Vegetables Australian children (and adults) don’t eat enough vegetables. Why are vegies important? They really are the backbone of a nutritious diet, and provide a whole range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre. They help protect us from heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers, so encouraging vegetable consumption from a young age sets up lifelong healthy habits. School aged children should be aiming for... 5 serves of vegetables a day, and most children would struggle with that amount in one evening meal the lunchbox is the perfect place to get in one or two serves. As a parent, be mindful of your language around vegetables. Try describing them as ‘tasty beans’, ‘sweet corn’ or ‘crunchy carrots’ rather than pushing the ‘healthy’ message too much. Normalise vegetables as part of the school lunchbox (and household eating habits!) so that kids don’t think it’s a big deal to eat them. And don’t assume that because your child turns their nose up at cooked broccoli at dinnertime, they won’t eat it raw (try cutting it into tiny florets!). Cherry tomatoes, baby cucumbers (sometimes marketed as Qukes), beans and snow peas are perfect as is, no preparation needed! A small cob of corn is great for munching on cold, and easy to keep some aside from dinner leftovers. Carrot sticks, celery sticks and capsicum strips are delicious, especially when served with a little dipping pot of hummus, tzatziki or avocado dip. Edamame (pictured in lunchbox below) is on the sweet side and fun to eat straight from the pod. You can buy these in the freezer section of the supermarket (near the peas), pack frozen and they defrost in the lunchbox within a few hours. Kids can pop the beans straight into their mouth practice first at home if you’re worried they won’t eat them. Prepare a mixed salad container, or add vegies to a pasta salad. Zucchini slice, corn fritters and pumpkin scrolls are also a great way to incorporate vegies into lunchboxes let me know if you’d like some recipes.

16.01.2022 Dietitians know a lot about food, but we also have a pretty good understanding of the many other factors which influence health. You've no doubt heard about the importance of the 'gut microbiome' by now - we're learning more every day about the role that gut bacteria play in all kinds of health conditions and diseases. But encouraging good gut bugs doesn't just occur through food...here's a list of things which also influence your gut bacteria: stress the amount of sleep yo...u get exercise how much time you spend outdoors in nature certain medications the cleaning products you use mouthwash gardening and more! I just finished watching a webinar on this topic presented by leaders in this field - Dr Megan Rossi, Dr Tim Crowe & Dr Helena Popovic - so fascinating! Stay tuned for a summary of this coming soon, and please let me know if you have any specific questions that I can address.

15.01.2022 Here’s the latest on Himalayan salt that I know some of you have been interested in!

14.01.2022 Extra Virgin Olive Oil I am so fortunate to have been involved in a ‘virtual tasting’ event & webinar held by @cobramestate and @drjoannamcmillan to learn all about their EVOO range + the health benefits of EVOO. Can I just say that as Australians, we are incredibly lucky to have this amazing company producing such high quality products from our soil! Not only do Cobram grow their own olive trees, they crush them and produce oil on site with 4-6 hours from harvest, and have... a zero-waste policy which utilises the leaves as olive leaf teas, and olive leaf extract supplements (I did not know this!) EVOO is rich in oleic acid and antioxidants, making it cardioprotective (it’s a key feature of the Mediterranean Diet) EVOO has natural anti-inflammatory effects (similar to ibuprofen actually!) which can play a role in preventing diseases linked to chronic inflammation The polyphenols in EVOO act as prebiotics, so are linked to good gut health too! 45mL per day is recommended for health benefits EVOO is one of the safest oils for high heat, so can be used for all styles of cooking Enjoy EVOO on salad dressings, and drizzled over bread & vegetables The quality of your EVOO may be impacted by storage- choose the freshest date, store in a dark glass bottle in a cool pantry away from light, and best used within 4-6 weeks of opening. If you have IBS and are low-FODMAP like me, @cobramestate make a great range of infusions- using garlic and roast onion infused oils in your cooking means you don’t miss out on the flavors you enjoy. Thanks for a great tasting & educational experience @cobramestate !

14.01.2022 I've had a lot of questions lately on what kind of sugar I use in my house. People seem surprised to hear that I just use normal sugar (I have white sugar, raw sugar, brown sugar & castor sugar in my pantry for baking, sugar is not used otherwise). Years ago I believed that rapadura sugar was 'healthier' because it was more unrefined and therefore contained more 'natural nutrients'. I ONLY baked with rapadura for years, spurred on by wellness blogs and 'healthy' recipes that ...kept popping up in my feed. Let me break a few things down here: Your body will metabolise ALL sugars the same way, including honey (don't believe the hype, the body doesn't discriminate!) Using 'natural' or 'healthier' sugars in your brownies, cakes, muffins, cookies, etc gives them a 'health halo'. This tricks you into thinking they are a healthy food. They are still just a brownie, cake, muffin - but will you convince yourself it's ok to eat more because they're 'healthy'? There is nothing wrong with wanting to make your home baking more nutritious...I am constantly adding vegies, legumes, seeds or fruit to my baking to increase the nutrition! However, the 'black bean brownies' are still just brownies, and should be eaten in moderation. By eating those foods in moderation, there is no possible way you can get all the 'nutrients' from a 'healthy' sugar that will make any difference to the body. The marketing teams do a really good job of making you think so (hello himalayan salt I'm looking at you!) Nutrients are most beneficial when they come from a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, wholegrain, proteins and healthy fats - not from fancy sugars. I'm going to be bossy and say please do not look to rapadura/coconut/whatever the latest fancy sugar is for nutrition! Save yourself some $, use normal sugar, and enjoy your brownie every now & again without guilt.

13.01.2022 September is Dementia awareness month - did you know that Dementia is the second leading cause of death of Australians and the leading cause of death among Australian females? We've known for quite some time that lifestyle changes and the Mediterranean Diet can reduce the risk of Dementia in the general population. We now have some really exciting study results which indicate people over the age of 65 who are already experiencing cognitive decline (eg memory loss, brain proce...ssing speed) may retain neuroplasticity and see their brain 'bounce back' from decline with appropriate intervention and support. In the study, half the group (all aged over 65 and already experiencing cognitive decline) received online information related to dementia and lifestyle risk factors, the Mediterranean Diet, physical activity and cognitive engagement. The other half of the group received the same online information, PLUS received support in the form of Dietitian sessions, an exercise physiologist session, and online brain training. After 6 months, participants who received support demonstrated more of an improvement in their cognitive abilities and quality of health than those receiving the online component only. While only a small study (119 participants), this shows promise for dementia prevention and reducing cognitive decline. Bottom line - Dietitians and other allied health professionals are experts at providing tailored support and improving health outcomes https://www.abc.net.au//alzheimers-study-merges-/12652384

12.01.2022 Lunchbox ideas If you’re a Queenslander, you may have sent kids back to school today for a new term, and that means packing lunchboxes again! This week I’ll add tips & ideas for nutritious kids lunchboxes, and I’ll have a complete resource available on my website which you can refer back to later. Firstly, what your children need during a school day is highly variable. As a parent you’ll have a pretty good idea of how active they are, but even across each week they might ha...ve days where they eat more at school than the next day. If your children are bringing home uneaten food, they may have been ‘too busy’ to eat it, not been as hungry, or just not wanted to eat a particular food (it may have gone soggy or limp, looked yuck, smelled yuck, packet too hard to openetc). Secondly, lunchbox contents will likely change as your children grow. What they ate at primary school may no longer be ‘cool’ at high school, they may need 3X as much food as they undergo growth spurts, or they may decide they just can’t stand sandwiches anymore. Be prepared to adapt! And lastly, let your kids pack their own lunchboxes! Kids are perfectly capable of doing this from a very early age (younger children may need supervision or help with cutting, peeling, etc). Children are more likely to eat food they have been involved in prepping themselves (meaning less waste). The key to this is having a wide variety of nutritious options easily available and ready to go. If your fridge has vegetables chopped, eggs boiled, leftovers portioned out and all at eye level, kids can pack these quickly. If your pantry contains lots of healthy options, there should be no problem letting your kids choose their own lunchbox contents. I really like this handy pdf which helps you ‘pick & mix’ all the elements for a healthy lunchbox, it’s a good visual to print and have on the fridge as a reminder, and includes a great list for ideas too. https://heas.health.vic.gov.au//pick-mix-lunchbox-poster.p The Cancer Council also has a fun interactive ‘lunchbox builder’ website tool which kids might enjoy playing with for ideas, and the website includes recipes. https://healthylunchbox.com.au/

12.01.2022 Baking for the newest member of the family - meet Angus! Angus is almost 9 weeks old and looooves chewing! I made him some puppy treats which bake up nice & firm in the oven, perfect for gnawing on With only 4 ingredients, they were super easy and I’ll definitely be bypassing the expensive dog treats in the pet stores from now on! #puppy #puppylove #puppytreats #dogsofinstagram #homemadepuppytreats #jackrussellterrier #dietitianapproved

11.01.2022 I just came across this post from the Japan Foundation and thought it might be interesting for lovers of Japan, Japanese food or sake . I just watched the Ramen story and now I'm craving ramen 'The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of JAPAN has 40 stories on Japanese dietary culture available for free online! Learn about everything from Japanese space food to a 300-year-old sea salt-making tradition. '

08.01.2022 If you've been avoiding soy products because you've heard they have an impact on your oestrogen levels/are goitrogenic/mess with your 'leptin sensitvity' (), here's a really comprehensive article by Tim Crowe. Whole soy food products (for example soy milk, tofu and other fermented products, and edamame) are perfectly healthy (for both men & women) when consumed as part of a balanced diet.

08.01.2022 Think honey is ‘healthier’ than sugar? Read on to find out more

07.01.2022 Food choices can be complicated, but we should never feel guilty or shamed for the choices we make I follow quite a few science pages and love reading about nutrition science, but I take it with a grain of salt. This headline sounds like an important health breakthrough, but studies are still 3-5 years away from human trials...so I'm not holding my breath on it! Then I see comments like the one below - "humans are the only species to drink the milk from another species". Th...is is not a valid argument for not drinking cows milk. Humans are also the only species to drink Luwak coffee (literally coffee beans fermented inside a civet cat & pooped out!), eat foie gras, and have a strange fascination with cheetos (about 100 radioactive ingredients I think?!). And I've personally never seen another species try a flaming sambuca, have you? Humans have a long history of obtaining nutrition from animals. Humans also eat and drink for reasons other than nutrition - many of us actually like the taste of milk, cheese, and yoghurt made from dairy. Cows milk is highly nutritious and there are so many options these days for lactose-intolerant individuals. If you have ethical or environmental concerns around consuming dairy, that's a personal choice and completely fine! But isn't it great that we all have a choice

07.01.2022 Lunchbox ideas Milk, yoghurt and cheese Dairy has gotten a bit of a bad rap in the past few years, with many people switching to plant-based milks and non-dairy products for various reasons. Dairy foods such as milk, yoghurt and cheese are still the best sources of calcium for school aged children. During childhood and adolescence, children need up to 1300mg of calcium daily for normal development, as well as building strong bones and teeth. Whilst many other foods do ...contain calcium, the human body absorbs the calcium from dairy foods more efficiently. Supermarkets showcase a whole section of highly processed dairy ‘snack’ foods aimed at kids; these would not be my choice for daily consumption due to added sugars, thickeners, flavours etc. There are healthy, affordable options that are perfect for lunchboxes; aim for products that contain at least 200mg of calcium per serving and the shortest ingredients list possible! If you’re choosing dairy-free plant-based products, look for calcium-fortified versions and beware of high sugar content. Dairy products also require safe storage at school. My child’s lunchbox sits inside his bag, on a bag rack in the Queensland sun all day. That is an absolute recipe for disaster! Dairy products are high risk for the growth of food-poisoning bacteria at temperatures over 5 C. Use an insulated lunch bag with a freezer brick or small frozen water bottle, and keep the dairy product next to it. If preparing lunch boxes ahead of time, store the lunchbox in the fridge. A small container of plain milk is fine for school, however many kids already have milk on breakfast cereal before school - providing different dairy products in the lunchbox gives variety. Yoghurt is a perfect lunchbox option when stored correctly you could even freeze overnight and let kids eat it as a frozen yoghurt. Choose natural/plain or vanilla varieties and add fresh fruit yourself to keep added sugars to a minimum. Buying large tubs and portioning out into smaller, leak-proof containers will result in less packaging waste and be cheaper, but small tubs are also very convenient (The yoghurt industry in Australia is huge, there are so many varieties available and reading labels can be an absolute minefield - it deserves a separate post!). Cheese and crackers are a great combo, but can become expensive if buying pre-packaged versions. Highly processed cheese wedges, sticks and stringers often contain a long list of ingredients, and are not the best everyday option. Chopping your own cheese cubes from a larger block can be healthier and more economical. Cream cheese, cottage cheese or ricotta serve in a container with vegie sticks, apple slices or crackers. Tzatziki a homemade version using natural yoghurt pairs perfectly with savoury lunchbox elements. This is Lunchbox Ideas #3 this week - be sure to go back and find my earlier posts if you missed them

05.01.2022 Are you or is someone you know lactose intolerant? Lactose intolerance doesn't mean you have to cut out all dairy foods! Many dairy products have lactase added to them. Lactase is an enzyme that helps us break down lactose, so we can continue to enjoy some of our favourite dairy foods, without the symptoms. If you'd like to learn more, or how to manage your lactose intolerance, speak with an accredited practicing dietitian! . . .... #APD #clinicalnutrition #nutritionist #dietitianapproved #lactoseintolerant #healthyeating #balanceddiet See more

05.01.2022 Lunchbox Ideas Meat & Meat alternatives Ham & cheese sandwiches are a staple in many Australian lunchboxes (I’m quite partial to one myself!), but there are so many more protein sources that make great lunchbox options! ... School aged children require good sources of protein daily for optimal growth and muscle development. Most people recognise high protein foods such as lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and tofu, but legumes and nuts & seeds are also good sources of protein and provide variety. Protein-rich foods contain amino acids which are the building blocks of every cell in the body, as well as useful vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids. Iron and omega-3 fatty acids from red meat and oily fish are particularly important for your child’s brain development and learning. Requirements vary with age and are highly variable, so aim for at least one good quality protein food in the lunchbox daily. As with dairy products, protein foods require proper storage use a freezer brick in an insulated lunchbox. Hard boiled eggs, or an egg sandwich Lean deli meats Small tub of baked beans Tin of tuna or salmon in springwater, served with crackers or pita bread Falafels Salad with leftover beef, chicken, tofu or chickpeas Dry roasted chickpeas Unsalted nuts and seeds (Check your school’s policy regarding the use of nuts and products containing nuts). Hummus or bean dip with vegie sticks Cold chicken drumstick Vegetable Frittata or mini quiche Homemade meatballs or rissoles (you can freeze big batches of these!) In winter, a small thermos flask of leftovers such as spaghetti bolognaise, tuna mornay, chicken stir-fry or lentil dhal would be a warm and satisfying lunch. Have you got any other great suggestions of favourite lunchbox items? Let me know This in lunchbox Ideas #4 this week - be sure to go back and find my earlier posts if you missed them

04.01.2022 Battling the 3pm slump?! After sitting in front of the computer most of the day, I can feel the 3pm slump coming on...but I think if I attempted a ‘short nap’ I’d never get up again! I’ve taken myself for a walk outside to stretch my legs and grab 10 minutes of sunshine & vitamin D. Now it’s time for a quick & healthy afternoon snack. ... Can you see how tiny my bowl is? It fits in the palm of my hand, yet packs a mighty punch! Vanilla yoghurt: loads of beneficial probiotics and I’m meeting almost 1/3 of my daily calcium requirements right here, love my #vaaliayoghurt Strawberries: so sweet and fresh right now while they’re in season, great source of vitamin C too! a nutty granola: full of almonds, whole grain oats and barley flakes for fibre & prebiotics and because I love a bit of crunch with my yoghurt This combo features a good serve of protein and healthy fats which will help slow down the digestion time, keeping me satisfied for longer and less likely to go looking for snacks before dinner #healthy #healthyfood #healthysnacks #healthyeating #healthyeats #vaalia #qldstrawberries #strawberries #jordanscereals #yoghurt #afternoonsnack #dietitianapproved #dietitiansofinstagram #dietitianeats #nutrition #nutritiousanddelicious #fruit #calcium

03.01.2022 "Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food". I've seen this quote a thousand times, it gives us the warm & fuzzies about the power of healthy eating. But did Hippocrates actually say this? This famous quote can't actually be found in any of his writings! We can, however, translate his original Greek oath to I will apply dietetic and lifestyle measures to help the sick to my best ability and judgment". See that bit about lifestyle? It's important too!... As a dietitian, I'd love to help everyone improve their health through nutrition, but food on its own is not enough. Exercise & daily movement, controlling stress, adequate sleep and many environmental factors all play significant roles in our health, and we can control these to a large extent (we call these 'modifiable risk factors' for illness & disease). These, combined with our eating patterns and genetics, influence our health & wellness. That means we need to focus on a whole range of lifestyle measures, rather than expecting that changing diet alone will 'fix' disease and illness. Have you been for a walk today? Been active in the garden? Enjoyed a coffee with a friend (face to face or virtual?)? Gotten enough sleep? It's never too late to start forming healthy habits

03.01.2022 Pumpkin pizza scrolls These soft & delicious scrolls are made with a pumpkin dough, pizza sauce and mozzarella- yum! Half the batch has ham, the other half has spinach & fresh basil for my herbivorous teen... Straight into the freezer- perfect for school lunches! #pumpkin #homebaking #thermomix #thermomixaus #lunchbox #lunchboxideas #vegetables #eathealthy #eatyourveggies #eattherainbow #eatwell #feedthefamily #feedthekids #dietitianapproved #dietitianeats #dietitiansofinstagram