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25.01.2022 Easy food swaps to help you blokes lose weight - by Mark Surdut

25.01.2022 As restrictions continue to change in Australia, its important we dont become complacent. Keep up good hand hygiene, physically distance wherever possible, do...wnload the #COVIDSafe app and stay home and get tested if you have flu-like symptoms. Learn more: www.health.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-from See more

25.01.2022 My mate @the_nutritionguy writes a great piece showcasing the broad expertise of experienced dietitians in the food industry

21.01.2022 Mens Health Week means we need to think of his mental welfare and physical wellbeing - theyre connected. Book in a session with a dietitian to address wellness today. Larkin Poe - one of my favourite bands - have a great tune: Mad As A Hatter, which they put together to create more awareness around mental health (and their late poet grandfather).

20.01.2022 Health academics and sharp thinkers out there.. I would value your take on this potential treatment of plasma transfusion (because it is already being used in some hospitals in Italy where I know people on the ground, with reported very positive outcomes, ? 80 euro per patient ?). We cannot only wait on a vaccine. We need cures for those that will get really sick.

20.01.2022 If youre still sticking to a fat-free diet, you dont know what food is meant to taste like. Free of any labels stating "diet...fat-free... lite". #KISS (keep it simple sunshine)... #powersnacking See more

20.01.2022 This looks like an interesting one. Anyone out there getting a copy, please get 2 (PM me if you do) x

20.01.2022 Melbournians, I am unapologetically reinforcing what you likely know - please dont hurriedly invite every family into your home now that restrictions are cautiously lifted. Dont be a bloody idiot. GO SLOW

20.01.2022 Saturated fat and heart disease This post is for the benefit of the person who keeps on jumping on my every post on this topic (you know who you are), trying... to catch me out if Ive used the word that doesnt suit your interpretation of my posts, or trying to discredit my knowledge on the topic (and of course its for the benefit of anyone else who is interested too). I certainly do not know all the answers (as suggested), not even close, but here are some points that I want to make about the topic (and no, I am not going to cite every study here or get into discussion in the comments that follow). - The relationship between saturated fat, LDL cholesterol and health disease is one that is unsettled in the scientific literature - There are many studies (both observational and RCTs) showing outcomes contrary to the traditional belief that saturated fat is causal for heart disease (see Zoe Harcombes PhD work if you want to really get into some scientific critique on dietary fat). If every study on the topic was well-designed and showed the same outcome, there would be no questioning of this relationship, but theyre not. - Many of these studies use LDL as the surrogate endpoint to denote disease outcomes, and we know that LDL is more complex than we once thought, with higher than normal levels not necessarily being problematic for everyone. Some of this is supported by scientific evidence and some by clinical practice which is still important to inform the field. - Saturated fat is not a food, its a nutrient. Its not only found in butter, cheese, coconut and meat, but also found in avocado, almonds, olive oil and salmon (and not in tiny quantities either) which are known to be heart-healthy. - Other factors that affect heart disease risk (that simply cannot all be controlled for in studies, and are often omitted) include o the overall make-up of the diet, quantity and quality and form in which the food is consumed, plus dietary supplementation o stress (which is almost never addressed in studies) o inflammation o other underlying chronic conditions (some known, some unknown- hyperinsulinaemia being the obvious one) o genetics o gut-health and the microbiome o exercise- type, quantity and quality (not all equally as heart-protective) o potential environmental pollutants o other metabolic markers that are not always looked at in studies like homocysteine, fibrinogen, LP(a), HbA1C, oxidised LDL, apo A1 / B, coronary calcium scores, and others So while were all entitled to our own opinions on this topic, I want to say one last thing, and thats this. its complicated. No-one knows the full story yet. I stand by my advocacy for questioning the mantra of keeping saturated fat intake <10% of total energy as a population guideline. On an individual level, tailored advice might very well be needed to suit the situation. Thats all, happy Sunday friends. https://www.zoeharcombe.com//academic-studies-questioning/

19.01.2022 Have a good weekend folks. TheNutritionist

19.01.2022 This is an important update and understanding of cv19 (and its also nice for my profession to get a personal shout out from Dr Nick - good on ya Dr Nick).

19.01.2022 The new COVIDSafe app helps our health officials to notify you quickly if youve come in contact with someone who has coronavirus. Keeping you, your family, fri...ends and community safer. Download the COVIDSafe app today. More information: www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app See more

19.01.2022 Can the use of a sit-stand workstation with health coaching and a physical activity monitor help improve the glycaemic control of office workers with type 2 diabetes? That is what we are trying to find out with the OPTIMISE study.

17.01.2022 STRAIGHT FROM THE MARKET TO YOUR FRONT DOOR. Zero contact delivery service now available. Please note orders placed over the weekend will be delivered on Monday.

16.01.2022 Show me some skin (A brief intro to Vitamin D and how it may relate to the Covid-19). Mark Surdut APD AN Its cold and our daylight hours are shorter, but Vitamin D, which we get primarily through the action of UV sunlight on our skin, remains a critical vitamin. We need it for bone integrity, muscle function (including cardiac muscle) and IMMUNITY, and who does not have immunity on their mind at the moment? #CV19... And in a very recent (not yet peer-reviewed) study(1), researchers have found a correlation between poor Vitamin D levels and Covid-19 mortality rate. Watch this space. Eggs, Fatty fish like salmon, fortified milks (dairy and vegan varieties), vegetables like mushrooms, are some examples of dietary sources of Vitamin D. But of course the easiest way to obtain this Vitamin is through exposing some of your skin to sunlight - around 30 minutes per day, this time of year. So exercise outside - its great for general health, mental health (we are spending an awful amount of time inside, getting out is really mentally refreshing), and immunity too. In Melbourne, from the month of May through to Mid-August some folk find supplements useful in maintaining normal level (the author pops 1000IU daily). When you next do a blood test, ask your doc to include Vitamin D3 on your path request form. Youre aiming for a level > 50. If its lower, chat to a health care professional, like me:) www.thenutritionist.com.au (1) https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-21211/v1

16.01.2022 Sometimes the path to weight gain is like a bullet train. But weight loss stops all stations and sometimes there are delays at stations too. Keep the faith.. things do improve if u hold on tight.

16.01.2022 Here are some of my favourite Wellness Action Tips.. I hear a lot of talk about economics and our current (crashing) economic statesomething I know little about - Mark Surdut APD, not Mark Surdut CA . Lets rather talk about maintaining a healthy balance sheet of health. Continue to practice moderation. Around 900 years ago lived an outstanding physician and scholar, known as Maimonides. His greatest nutritional teaching was that of avoiding over-eating. He went so far as... to say that, All physicians agree that eating a small amount of bad foods is less harmful than overeating good and healthy foods... The primary concern should be around volume. How do we reduce our intake? Its super tough for most of us. One solution may be found in managing another challenge: Our eating speed. Set yourself a challenge to eat over a certain period of time and not leave the table for that duration..make it last. I suggest ~ 20 minutes. Eat some protein rich foods daily. I started my career at the Red Cross War Memorial Childrens Hospital in Cape Town investigating the impact of protein malnutrition (Kwashiorkor) on infants and toddlers. The impact of inadequate protein on IMMUNITY was very evident and very sad. Protein sources include: fish/seafood, tofu, egg white, legumes, meats, protein powders etc. Eat fresh and seasonal veg and fruit when its available. (Frozen is acceptable too).. For fibre, phytonutrients and Vitamin C (Kiwi, capsicum, peppers, tomatoes are very rich in Vitamin C). For more info on Vitamin C check out a recent Thinking Nutrition podcast by colleague Dr Tim Crowe. As a general rule, consider eating at least double the weight of fruit in veggies. Veggies are a great way to fill up our plates because although rich in nutrients, most are relatively low in Calories. Teas, including naturally caffeine free varieties like my favourite Rooibos (available in supermarkets, and from the Western Cape region of South Africa), not only sooth our nerves but are high up on the charts of healthy habits among long living populations like the Okinawans. Get some exercise indoors, or outdoors with social distancing precautions (if possible, depends where you live I guess). These are general tips only. Please contact us for personalised attention. Telehealth is now in place and many health funds are rebating telehealth too. PLSE SHARE

16.01.2022 After practising for about 25 years, I realise I have found an amazing system that has helped so many resolve tummy issues that result from Functional Gut Disorder and other bowel ailments. The approach is most importantly PERSONALISED and it involves limiting certain forms of fibre, focussing on others, limiting some high Fodmap foods and certain natural chemicals. It works well in most of my patients. If your gut is stuffed, and you've discussed it with your GP, then book an online session with us. I love helping!!

15.01.2022 Counting Calories?

15.01.2022 Written for Men Only My latest blog on getting into shape before its too late. Full of dieting secrets and nutritional welllness strategies.

15.01.2022 Covid-Weight. Youve heard of or used the term by now, I certainly am hearing about it more frequently in the last few weeks: "Covid-Weight" has just been coined. If it hasnt, then Im doing it here. Covid-Weight is not a new phenomenon, its an added layer. Emotional eating, stress eating, sad eating - these have been around forever. People, when distressed, find food fills some void, it temporaily soothes an ache, perhaps it distracts from some pain, it provides some comfor...t. These are only a few of the descriptions my patients have voiced to me over the years. The effect on our weight and our health is real and the full impact of covid-overfilling is yet to be seen. Dietitians (particularly those of us experienced in this science) have simple strategies to reduce ones intake of the nasties. These strategies work. Dont wait until you have a lifestyle related injury, change your diet today. Mark Surdut APD. www.thenutritionist.com.au See more

15.01.2022 Counting Calories? Have a read of my recent LinkedIn blog

12.01.2022 Hatzolah presents a Wellness Series commencing with Responder Unit 42 and TheNutritionist, Mark Surdut. Sunday 15th November 2020 8pm LIVE on Facebook and Micr...osoft Teams In a medical emergency call 9527 5111. Download JEAP - www.hatzolah.org.au/jeap #hatzolahmelbourne #cpr #firstaid #wheneverysecondcounts #hatzolahsaveslives #cprsaveslives #covid_19 #stopthespread #helpushelpyou #beyondthecrisis #charity #fundraising #community #jewish #donate #donations #jeap #jewishemergencyapp

12.01.2022 I know it looks like prune juice, I promise it's not. Although it's likely to be more beneficial to the gut. I have never been a big user of supplements for a host of reasons. I do however fancy the idea of taking a tsp of a super-ingredient brownish (remember I'm colourblind) powder and adding it to a big glass of water, as I navigate through the day. Ingredients like wheetgrass, beetroot and broccoli sprout, together with some digestive blends and fermented superfoods and some enzyymes can't do much harm. If you're interested to learn about what your body needs, you need to learn about good nutrition. Yes the info out there is overwhelming, that is why I am here - to help you navigate and feel your best. I've been teaching for almost 25 yrs :) www.thenutritionist.com.au/

12.01.2022 Very interesting weekend paper read on the Carnivorous Diet, which is infiltrating not only sports circles but many individuals suffering a range of debilitating ailments too. Yup, I too would have considered it outrageous (and indeed it doesnt get even a mention in an excellent textbook of Dietetics I have just received (published June 20).. However, having seen more than a couple of patients in the last fortnight or so considering using this approach, having tried conventional nutritional approaches, we have to be careful poo-pooing such strategies. It reminds me that individuals have such individualised needs and the practitioner needs an open mind in this game of mine at all times. Plenty we dont yet know. Stay safe

10.01.2022 Bloating, flatus (farts), urgency, tummy pain after food, diarrhoea, are some of the symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Stress will sometimes precipitate these symptoms too. Sms your name and a request for a consultation to +61404043563. We are now a virtual / online clinic. Irritable bowel or spastic colon, part of a spectrum of tummy troubles known as Functional Gut Disorder is making probiotic and herbal remedy companies billions of dollars. I have been gett...ing great results for many years in my practice - using a personalised approach, including - - My Mechanical digestive bowel rest approach, - Reduction in natural chemicals (modified elimination diet), - Modified low Fodmap diet strategies, * All serious tummy complaints should be checked by a gastroenterologist *

10.01.2022 Yes lll be back in my clinic soon & well continue to offer virtual support (and thx for the great feedback) tooYes lll be back in my clinic soon & well continue to offer virtual support (and thx for the great feedback) too

10.01.2022 https://urbanfreshfarms.com.au Best fresh produce in Melbourne, delivered to your door. The taste of future nutrition - from the best in indoor vertical gardens

09.01.2022 Whats the most protective drink? Tea (drunk by many healthy folk around the globe including the blue-zones)

09.01.2022 Not telling people what to do. Just sharing something that I think contains smart ideas and may not be common knowledge. Always discuss medical treatment with your dr.

06.01.2022 S/African Dr Daniel Israel gives an excellent explanation of numerous chronic conditions and why you should take action NOW, in the face of cv-19

05.01.2022 "You can't out-train a good diet". Rebel Wilson's transformation secrets.

05.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/ChevraHatzolahMelbourne/videos/667608000784147/

04.01.2022 Fresh air Stay safe Melbourne and World.

04.01.2022 Our Website just went over 10,000 Australian visitors. Very happy. The site is not only a glimse at who I am and what I do, but is also a portal to a host of my articles that are FREE to access by anyone, and p.s covers almost all my key nutritional principles acquired over 25 years of clinical practice ;) www.thenutritionist.com.au

03.01.2022 I try share sweet positive stories, but the public need to appreciate that attending a GP clinic is not a risky exercise; *Not attending a GP clinic is*. It is not only potentially catastrophic when patients do not consult their GPs about their health concerns or for general health check ups and monitoring (SO IMPORTANT), but it has a further ripple effect on us allied health professionals (AHPs) too. Less GP visits = less AHP referrals too... and patients not attending to their wellness. I have witnessed a number of examples of this already

03.01.2022 You do not need to be in Melbourne to set up a confidential session with me - Zoom does not differentiate btwn Melb & Syd You do not need to be in Melbourne to set up a confidential session with me - Zoom does not differentiate btwn Melb & Syd

03.01.2022 We are currently consulting Online (Zoom/Phone) - Yes rebates apply! No face to face sessions at present. TheNutritionistWe are currently consulting Online (Zoom/Phone) - Yes rebates apply! No face to face sessions at present. TheNutritionist

03.01.2022 Did you know it was Mens Health Week? 15 - 21 June Book him in for dietitian consultation now. Health doesnt just get better on its own - it requires making some adjustments. Email us [email protected]

02.01.2022 Although social distancing is cruel on many of us, for me it has been very advantageous professionally. And you too may benefit...Let me explain... No masks required (..To be honest Im not keen chatting for hrs in surgical masks). No sitting in clinic waiting rooms. Flexible hrs (I used to be reluctant staying late to see patients at my clinic..winter can be dreadful. But its no trouble for me at all from the comfort of my study).... Patients can show me hard copies of their bloods when its so often left at home, and takes a long time to chase the GP or pathology. The really cool thing is being able to show the dietitian a food product in real time and get me to comment... patients have walked me around their pantries and taken me into their fridges. So cool Many people find it less intimidating too (not sure why, but I respect that). And whats so cool is of course it makes zero difference when Zooming whether youre in Melbourne, Adelaide, Johannesburg or somewhere in Spain (only need to take into account time diff). If you need to revisit me or know someone who needs an experienced dietitian..hop online www.thenutritionist.com.au

02.01.2022 https://vitavibeevents.com/#about Register for FREE. It will be an amazing marathon welllness festival. Check out the caliber of presenters (me aside )

01.01.2022 ...a reminder to those preferring to see me in person in the clinic... NO flu-like or respiratory symptoms allowed inside. We do suggest you stay in your car in the patient parking and well call you in when its your turn. We will keep our area clean and keep you safe.... You will be asked to settle fees in advance in order to limit surface contact. We continue to offer Zoom and phone consultations too and many funds provide a rebate on fees

01.01.2022 That time of year again... winter-warmers

01.01.2022 Most people get excited about giant chunks of steak, and the truth is I have a huge weakness for a good savoury bolognese, but I fortunately still love my veggies. Tofu and sesame, heaps of veggies, a bunch of rice and my fav nourishing flavourant: nutritional yeast (Bragg).