Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) or the soreness you get after a hard workout in the gym is a love-hate relationship. Micro tears in the muscle cause this discomfort, and result in these muscles growing back stronger. Taking rest days between hard workouts is important for your muscles to recover, to reduce feelings of DOMS,...
Most of us were raised with the saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Recently this century old saying has been brought into the spotlight and questioned. It seems like a game of tennis with the for and against both including breakfast as an essential part of a healthy lifestyle and...
The power of omega-3 oils when it comes to promoting optimal health and wellness is well known. What you may not know is that increasing levels of omega-3 in your blood by just 1% can have as much impact on your health as giving up smoking. Universities across the US and Canada, along with the Hospital del...
An easy swap to increase your lifespan by 48 minutes per day. While there is no magic pill to increase your lifespan, the choices you make can add up to a lot of extra or lost time. One lifestyle factor which influences your chances of a longer life is your diet.
What you chose to eat during your pregnancy plays a major role in the health of your child. One food group which has a matrix of health benefits to promote optimal health including brain development is seafood.
Excess sodium increases your blood pressure which puts added pressure onto your heart. The average sodium intake for Australians is 3600mg/day. To put this into perspective, the suggested dietary target is 2,000 mg/day so you are not alone if you have too much of this mineral in your diet. Here are some heart healthy tips.
by Ashleigh FelthamAccredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist If you are like most of us, starting and finishing the day with the same amount of energy can be a challenge. It can be easy to head straight into the kitchen to grab a muffin or reach for a chocolate bar. These choices, while tempting will not...
by Ashleigh FelthamAccredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Include calcium in your diet to help reduce your risk of breast and colorectal cancers. Colorectal and breast cancer is not on anyone’s to-do list. The good news is there are ways you can reduce your risk. Diet is one powerful way you can decrease your risk of these two...
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist You have hit the 3:30 pm mark during your busy day and want to know how to satisfy the munchies while looking after your health while following a paleo diet. A paleo diet is one with lean protein like seafood, eggs, seeds, nuts, vegetables, fruits, extra virgin olive...