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The scoop on vitamin D Emma Stirling APD There’s been hot debate lately about the pros and cons of getting your little ray of sunshine. Nutritionists have long understood the importance of sunlight in helping people meet their vitamin D requirements. And we are learning more and more about the role of vitamin D in …
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The scoop on berries Emma Stirling APD Strawberries and cream may be a perfect match, but there are so many better ways to reap the health benefits of berries. From delicate raspberries to tart cranberries, there’s a variety to please every meal, snack or drink, not just dessert. Apart from strawberries (GI 40), most berries …
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The scoop on low GI lentils Emma Stirling APD It’s easy to forget about the little guy at times. Fora little legume, lentils pack as powerful a nutrition punch (and are more convenient) as bigger members of their family like beans and chickpeas. If you have diabetes, back this little guy. Rich in protein, high …
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The scoop on low GI winter fruit Emma Stirling APD As we gear up for winter in the southern hemisphere, summer salads and tropical fruit feel like another world away. Granted you can still buy out-of-season fruit, if you’re happy for it to be flown from half way around the world. But by far the …
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The scoop on sweet treats Emma Stirling APD Feel strongly that anyone watching their weight or who has diabetes, should cut out sweet treats altogether? Well, it’s time to shake up your views and check out the smart approach to treat time. You can enjoy any food as long as you consider how much and …
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The Low FODMAP diet – the scoop on advances in treating irritable bowel syndrome Emma Stirling APD It wasn’t that long ago that sufferers of a regular ‘upset tummy’ or ‘grinding guts’ were told simply to learn to live with it or ‘stress, less’. Today however, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a recognised condition with …
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The scoop on nuts Emma Stirling APD Nuts have made a come-back in recent years with compelling research from around the world showing that regular nibblers may dramatically boost their heart health and manage their weight and BGLs. Here’s the scoop. Nut-rient know how Tree nuts – almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, …
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The scoop on the recipe for recovery Emma Stirling APD What a heartbreaking time watching our sunny state of Queensland be inundated with wild weather and flooding and now to see a repeat on a smaller scale in Victoria too. But what a wonderful week to be reminded of the power of the human spirit, …
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The scoop on a healthy kitchen # 1 Emma Stirling APD If you’ve made resolutions around healthy eating and home cooking for 2011, give yourself a big pat on the back. But before you can take charge of new health goals, you really need to get your house in order. Well, more importantly, your kitchen …
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The scoop on bubbly and beyond for silly season survival Emma Stirling APD Want the scoop on how can you let your hair down and sneak in a few more celebrations? Here are a few tried and true tips from party people who don’t want to pile on the pounds. Bubbles of trouble The ‘spirit’ …
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