Fueling Cognition: How Nutrition can Support Dementia Care

Dementia and Nutrition

Have you heard of the term Cognitive Impairment? How often do you think about nutrition and cognitive function?  Neurodegenerative disorders are characterised by the gradual loss of specific groups of messenger nerves over time. Dementia steadily targets and destroys particular areas of the brain. This slow and progressive decline makes these conditions tough to manage, […]

Beyond BMI: Explaining the new diagnostic criteria and classification of obesity

The redefinition and classification of obesity introduced by the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology Commission marks a groundbreaking shift in how this complex condition is understood and addressed. Moving beyond the traditional reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI), this new framework highlights obesity as a chronic, systemic disease while offering a nuanced, clinically relevant perspective. As […]

The Brain Food: Eat Smart, Age Healthy

How to eat right to protect the brain

Have you heard of brain-building foods?  Do you make sure to fuel your brain with enough nourishing foods, or do you sometimes find yourself feeling a bit cloudy? It has been long observed and noted that specific nutrients can regulate your brain structure, mood and cognitive functioning. It might seem super fascinating, that even the […]

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Practical Tips for Nutritious Meals Without Breaking the Bank Eating healthy is a critical aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but it can often feel like a challenge, especially when you’re on a tight budget. The common misconception that healthy eating is expensive can deter many from pursuing a nutritious diet. However, with some smart […]

Missing Your 5-A-Day Veggies? Here’s Why

Is meeting 5 a day for vegetables difficult? You are not alone!!We all know that vegetables are loaded with fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and are good for us. Yet, only 5% of Australians are meeting the recommended 5 serves of vegetables a day. So, why is it so difficult for most of us to […]

Intermittent Fasting: Latest Research Findings

The fitness industry has always been known to start some new trends. This may include some crazy diets, a bunch of supplements, or even some insane sounding therapies. One such trend is the Intermittent Fasting diet (IF). IF has been known and well-practiced in various religions as a part of their cultural belief and Ayurveda […]

Lets overcome Carbophobia

Diets and dieting is a theme that has received a great deal of public attention. People have made their body as an  experimental tool for trying different “TRENDY” diets to achieve weight loss or for their perceived health benefits. CARBS have been made “nutritional villain” and there  is increasing reliance on diet containing fewer carbs.   People […]

The Diabetes Stigma: What you can do?

Stigma by definition is the disapproval of, or discrimination against, a person based on perceivable social characteristics that differ them from other members of a society. Unfortunately, research suggests people with diabetes experience this stigma. The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes is the first national research centre internationally, dedicated to investigating the behavioural, […]

Know the BITTER truth about Sugars

Do you replace your white sugar with brown sugar or switched from sugar to honey? Do you consume jaggery over sugar and feel proud that you made a healthier choice today? Can we be healthier making these swaps? A heightened awareness of the drawbacks of a sugary diet has led many people to turn toward […]

Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Calcium

Although we have been led to believe that dairy is the one and only sources of calcium, this isn’t correct. Plus, there are many people who have intolerances to dairy or who choose not to consume dairy for ethical reasons. If this is the case, how do they get their calcium and what’s it good for? […]