The increasing prevalence of obesity across the globe has been too rapid to be explained by a genetic shift. Over the last few decades we have simply eaten more than we needed. While the increased rate of obesity can be attributed to changes in the food supply and eating behaviour combined with a reduction in [...]

Soft drink and cordial are pure sugar or refined carbohydrate. They provide NO nutritional value, which is why the drinks are often referred to as “empty calories”.    NO ONE really needs to consume soft drink or cordial unless they have medical conditions requiring increased energy. Soft drinks and cordial have also been linked to [...]

While many would prefer there to be a magic pill or a machine that you simply lie or stand on while it vibrates your fat away, the harsh reality is that you need to eat less and do more, if you want to burn up your fat stores! While many diets proclaim to have the [...]

FOOD LABELS & CLAIMS Labels on retail packages are required to have: product name (and brand name) premises and lot information (where and when food was made) manufacturer details, including address mandatory warning and advisory information use-by dates ingredient lists amount/weight of food country of origin a nutrition information panel, if a nutrition claim is [...]

People who have undergone bariatric surgery are faced with two issues that can compromise their nutritional intake: 1. a reduced capacity for food 2. a reduced stomach area for the absorption of nutrients Being able to eat only much smaller portions means that what you do eat must be of a high nutrient value. To [...]

Jesus probably sits up in heaven rolling his eyes saying, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do” as he watches us spend all our money and force our bodies to consume food and drink in quantities we do not need, all in his name. This Christmas let’s contribute to the world by watching [...]

Gestational Diabetes – the Issue Pregnancy is associated with changes in insulin sensitivity, which may cause increases in blood sugar levels. In about one in 20 women the blood sugar will rise to diabetic levels and usually resolves after the baby is delivered. This is called gestational diabetes and more often than not, arises in [...]

Phytoestrogens, sometimes called “dietary estrogens”, are a diverse group of naturally occurring non steroidal plant compounds that, because of their structural similarity with estradiol, have the ability to cause estrogenic/and antiestrogenic effects. Phytoestrogens have anti-oxidant activity and are reputed to have the following health benefits: Protection against bowel and prostrate cancer Mixed protection for breast [...]