Should we revert to eating like our caveman ancestors? The idea of a Paleolithic, or “Paleo” diet can be traced back to the 1970s, but it was Loren Corden’s 2002 book The Paleo Diet which brought it under more mainstream attention. The diet essentially involves eating foods which around during the Paleolithic era – i.e. […]
Is eating dairy bad for you?
The argument against excluding dairy from your diet. Dairy gets a bad rap sometimes when it comes to nutrition. Do you have a true allergy to it that has been medically diagnosed? How about a known reaction to it which causes symptoms such as hives, rashes or headaches? Perhaps some dairy (or lactose in the […]
Should I use an app to track my food intake?
The potential dangers (and benefits) of using a food app I’m often asked by people if I would recommend using an app to track food intake. And I must admit that I find it very difficult to give a definitive “yes” or “no” answer, because there are many variables and it can be a real […]
Do I have a food intolerance?
What’s the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy? “I’m allergic to wheat.” “I’m dairy intolerant.” It’s quite common to hear people talking about their problems in relation to food, but many of these “allergies” or “intolerances” are self-diagnosed. That’s absolutely not to say that these people aren’t experiencing genuine symptoms when consuming […]
Three Autumn recipes I’m loving right now
Wholesome and warming Autumn dishes I’ve been enjoying Autumn is without doubt one of my favourite times of year. Perth is still, on the whole, beautifully warm – not hot – during the day, while the night start to bring in a cooling breeze. The leaves on the trees start to turn. And we start seeing […]
Is there such a thing as “good fat?”
Spoiler alert: yes, some fat is very good for you! In the 1980s, the diet industry declared war on fat. All of it. Fat was bad, no matter what type you were talking about – and it was to be avoided at all costs. Suddenly, it was all about “fat-free” items and avoiding any items […]
How much chocolate can kids eat at Easter?
With Easter upon us, I wanted to give parents some advice on how to handle the minefield that is ALL. THE. CHOCOLATE. This week I’m delighted to feature a blog post from my friend and peer, Dr Kyla Smith. Kyla is a Paediatric dietitian based in Perth who runs Mealtime Building Blocks. Over to you, Kyla! […]
How does a non-diet dietitian approach weight loss?
Will a non-diet dietitian help me lose weight? It probably seems a bit counter-intuitive to start seeing a non-diet dietitian for weight loss, but many people do – and successfully lose weight in the process! As a non-diet dietitian, I don’t look at numbers on a scale. I don’t look at waist or hip measurements. […]
What’s causing my bloating?
It’s not always food intolerance that causes bloating… A lot of my clients believe that a particular food (or foods) is the biggest culprit when it comes to their bloating and abdominal discomfort. Whilst this is often true, it’s not always the case. As a dietitian, I may uncover a number of other causes upon […]
Get a healthy start to the new year – without setting yourself up to fail
Two years ago I wrote a blog post outlining five ways to make a healthy start to 2017. It remains one of my most popular posts, and I stand by all the suggestions I made in it – but for this new year I’m adding in some extra suggestions. They’re still not about detoxing. Or […]