Ever wondered what nutrition claims on food packaging mean? Here’s a quick rundown of the most common claims: Low Calorie/Diet – Indicates that a product is low in fat or sugar, & is usually artificially sweetened. No Added Sugar – means No sugar has been added to
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There is no evidence to support that chocolate is linked to migraines and acne. 1 standard glass of red wine contains 85 calories as opposed to a pint of beer which has 184 calories. The flavour of a zucchini is best when it is less than 6
Read more →Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) has been a very common problem alot of my patients present with. In simple terms, it is a disturbance of of your digestive tract (your colon in particular) characterised by stomach cramps, wind, pain, diarrhoea/constipation (or a combination of both). Abdominal pain is
Read more →I’ll be holding free Nutrtional Assessments on the 28th of January, this thursday, from 10am – 5pm at Al Mousa Medical Centre. This will be a chance for us to talk about your diet, your concerns, and also to highlight main issues to improve on! Follow this
Read more →Ingredients (serves 4) 2 tbs currants 2 tbs white balsamic vinegar 150g dried wholemeal penne pasta 4 (about 450g) chicken thigh fillets, excess fat trimmed Olive oil spray 1 red apple, quartered, cored, thinly sliced 1 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated, washed, dried 1 celery stick, trimmed,
Read more →From experience, a nutrient that people don’t consume enough of is Fibre. You may have heard that fibre keeps our digestive systems healthy but what is it??Fibre is made up of the indigestible parts of plants which pass through your stomach and intestines relatively unchanged. Dietary fibre
Read more →Dietitians Association of Australia’s initiative to tackle overweight and obesity…A massive campaign to help support people lead healthier lives- I’ve attached a link to the website which has alot of excellent fact sheets, tips, ideas and a 10 week challenge! Browse through the different sections and hopefully
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Read more →Brown rice and tuna salad Ingredients (serves 4) 1 1/3 cups brown rice 1/2 cup fat-free balsamic or French dressing 200g punnet cherry tomatoes, quartered 2 Lebanese cucumbers, chopped 50g baby rocket leaves 425g can tuna in springwater, drained, flaked Method Cook rice, following packet directions. Drain
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