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Myth Busters- Food and Weight Gain
There is a lot of information around on which are the right foods to eat if you’re trying to manage your weight, and which foods are best to avoid. Read on to get the inside scoop on food and weight gain myths! 1) If something is low in fat I Read more
Myth Busters – Sugar
There are so many ideas out there about sugar that it’s hard to know fact from fiction! Have a read below of some popular misconceptions about sugar, and the truth behind them! 1) Sugar makes kids hyperactive FALSE Does your child come home from birthday parties bouncing off the walls? Read more
Understanding GI (Glycemic Index)
Eating low GI foods will help maintain your energy levels throughout the day and has some other great health benefits too. What is Glycemic Index? Every time we eat a carbohydrate food, such as pasta, potatoes, yogurt, cereal or fruit, our bodies convert carbohydrate to glucose for energy. Once upon Read more
What’s On Your Plate?
With so many mixed messages around concerning nutrition and health, it can be tricky to work out just what makes a ‘balanced meal’. The good news is there’s a simple formula you can use to help give your family the balance they need for good nutrition. It’s called ‘1, 2, Read more
Tips For Getting Enough Iron and Calcium In Your Diet
1) Include red meat and other iron-rich foods (shellfish, liver) in your meals at least three times per week. These can be added to high-carbohydrate dishes such as meat sauce on a pasta dish, roast lamb in a sandwich or kebabs with rice. 2) Enhance the absorption of the iron found from Read more
