Posts by Laura Goodridge (Nutritionist & Dietitian)
Tips For Shift Workers
Shift work means working outside of the usual 7am – 6pm time period. Shift work can upset your body’s “internal clock”. Your internal clock is what tells your body to be awake during the day and to be asleep at night. It is common for shift workers to find it hard to know when and…
Read MorePacking A Healthy Lunchbox
It is important that we are providing our children with a healthy lunchbox to support their growing bodies and brains. Research has shown that good nutrition during childhood is linked to improved concentration, attendance and grades at school. So what should you include in your child’s lunchbox? Preparing your child’s lunchbox doesn’t…
Read MoreWhat is a Healthy Snack?
For many of us, snacking is a normal part of our dietary intake, however it is important to think about the snacks that we are opting for. Opting for healthy snacks throughout our day is a good way to respond to our normal hunger cues and also assists in keeping our bodies energized and satiated…
Read MoreStaying Healthy And On Track Over The Festive Season
The festive season is always a busy time filled with Christmas catch-ups, works parties, barbeques, dinners out and many other events where it is easy to overindulge and feel a bit too full. A lot of people find that it is easy to maintain their weight and stay consistent during the year, however the…
Read MoreWhat to Expect from a Dietetics Appointment
What to expect when seeing a dietitian is a question we get asked by prospective patients all the time. Many people don’t know what to expect within the appointment or even what indicates needing to see a dietitian. When should you see a dietitian? Individuals are commonly referred to see a dietitian by their doctor,…
Read MoreWhat is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
What Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, is a common gastrointestinal disorder that is expected to affect around 1 in 5 Australians.
Read MoreAll You Need to Know About Coffee Enemas
What is a coffee enema and why have they gained recent popularity? Today I wanted to share an evidence-based insight into their use, in particular self-administered enemas, what they claim to treat and things you should consider prior to electing to have one. What is an enema?
Read MoreHealthy Eating On A Budget
Healthy eating on a budget is achievable by eating food from the five food groups, following dietary guidelines, and probably most importantly, writing a shopping list and following it!! Many people think that eating healthy is expensive and necessitates all the latest health foods. I think it is important to remember that to have a…
Read MoreThe difference between a Dietitian and Nutritionist
Dietitian or nutritionist? It’s a fair question to ask as in Australia, there are many different nutritional professionals who all appear to play similar roles. So what is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist? To assist you in making an informed decision about who best to get your nutrition advice from, let’s look…
Read MoreIs Fresh and Organic Really Best?
Organic and conventional food. What is the difference? What about the difference between fresh and frozen food? These days there is so much information surrounding what we should be eating and what constitutes a healthy diet.
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