Taste correction – chemotherapy and radiotherapy
Following on from the post Taste changes here is a little taste ready-reckoner, with tips about how to adjust your food and drinks to correct the altered flavour.
What is a naturopath?
Surprisingly, the answer to this straight- forward question isn’t straight forward. Naturopathy can mean many things to many people, both within and between different regions and countries, and so it is in Australia. Naturopathy can be seen as a philosophical approach; one that focuses of the whole person, understanding and addressing the causes of ill-health,…
Cancer prevention report
A huge international research project has produced the Second Expert Report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective. Published by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), the research and report involved a global network, involving over 100 scientists from 30 different countries.…
Healthy snacks
Having a snack or two during the day can be a great way to keep your energy levels up throughout the day, sneak in an extra serve of two of veges and make sure you get all the nutrients you require. Whilst it is easy to grab a chocolate or muffin or pack of chips…
Healthy eating – the practice
The general principles A healthy diet should be able to meet your nutritional needs. That means it will supply what you need and not include undesirables such as excess saturated fat, sugar and additives. A healthy diet has plants at the centre and is largely whole foods that have not undergone processing that can reduce…
Healthy eating – the food
The general principles A healthy diet should be able to meet your nutritional needs. That means it will supply what you need and not include undesirables such as excess saturated fat, sugar and additives. A healthy diet has plants at the centre and is largely whole foods that have not undergone processing that can reduce…
Taste changes
Your sense of taste can alter for a number of reasons, including: pregnancy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, dental problems, or medicines. Sometimes it seems to disappear and nothing has any flavour, to other times when it changes altogether, and you now crave hot, spicy food that you once avoided like the plague. To start us off, here are…
The hunger Richter scale
How does your hunger rate on the Richter Scale? Are you physically hungry? Are you eating to fill an emotional need?Are you simply tired? Are you thirsty? Have a glass of water and wait 10 minutes. Remember it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to catch up and realise that your stomach is full,…
Coeliac disease, gluten and oats
There is no consistent answer among experts in different countries about whether you can safely eat oats if you have Coeliac disease or gluten intolerance, with some saying it is safe all the time, some saying safe for the majority and others yet saying it needs to be avoided. Coeliac Australia has a position statement…
The lost art of sleeping
To sleep, perchance to dream. William Shakespeare We all know that we need good quality sleep to live a creative, healthy, happy and productive life, but sleep can sometimes be evasive, especially it seems when we most seek it. Following are some tips to help you enjoy a restful and restorative sleep. What’s happening? First thing to…