Article by: Fiona Bannister, Accredited Practising Dietitian When clients ask me for ideas for quick healthy snacks, the food that first springs to my mind is yoghurt. Like milk, yoghurt is high in protein which keeps us feeling full and rich in calcium to strengthen our bones. However yoghurt has the added benefit of containing [...]
Bones like a sponge?
Article by: Cynthia Xu, Accredited Practising Dietitian Bones are fickle – that’s one way to look at it. Every day our bones are in a constant state of flux. As new bone is being laid down in some parts of our body, old bone is being broken down in other parts of our body. This [...]
A2 Milk – Why the hype?
Many of you have probably seen a2 MilkTM in the dairy section of the supermarket and thought, “Strange name, what is a2?” Or perhaps you have seen a story on A2 milk aired by Today Tonight, A Current Affair or the 7:30 Report? A2 milk has been available in Australia since 2003 however recent stories [...]
Healthy Foods for Healthy Teeth
Our teeth are important for more reasons than for just giving us a beautiful smile. Poor dental hygiene can damage the teeth and lead to gum disease. If left untreated, gum disease can cause tooth loss and can contribute to other health problems, including cardiovascular disease. While most people know that brushing and flossing their [...]
Choosing the Right Food to Build Healthy Bones
Osteoporosis, which is a direct result of the loss of bone mass, can cause severe problems for people. In Australia 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men over the age of 60 are affected by osteoporosis. Around our mid 30’s, the process of bone loss begins, therefore it’s imperative from a very early [...]
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Healthy Bones are important for a healthy life. Our bones, over 200 of them that make up the human skeleton.
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