Here's what food you can eat and what you should avoid if you have a stomach ulcer...
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A: Most fruit juices are usually high in sugar and kilojoules because they have been sweetened in some way...
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It's time to ditch your megadoses. Studies have found not only that they fail to protect us from cancer and heart disease, but that they may actually do harm...
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The urge to scoff is a window into your nutritional needs and your personality...
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A: Heavy training causes a small increase in protein requirements. However, according to current sports nutrition guidelines, which are based on research, high protein diets or special protein supplements, are not needed.
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A: Drinking water will not cause weight loss, so there is no water recommendation for weight loss. However, water is needed for nearly every function in the body and so staying well hydrated is very important.
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Ace that dinner party with this wine knowledge...
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Feeling confused by all the nutrition information out there? Don’t know which of it applies to you? Find yourself constantly wondering which foods are important for you? In the next few posts, I thought to focus on foods and nutrients that are specifically important for women. They are simple and without frills and fuss and will provide you with a good starting point.
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A: As you may know, oily fish such as mackerel, sardines, trout, herring and salmon are the richest source of healthy fish fats, called omega 3 fatty acids. The main shellfish sources are mussels, oysters, squid and crab. Some white fish and other shellfish, like prawns, also contain omega 3 fatty acids but not as much as oily fish...
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A: The first question to ask yourself is: Am I getting enough good quality sleep? Feeling exhausted by midday may be the result of lack of sleep and have nothing to do with your diet. If you’re sleeping well, then it’s a good idea to have a closer look at your diet.
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Previously, I chatted about antioxidants – what they are and where we can find them in our foods. I also mentioned phytochemicals – another word we come see and hear frequently. So, what are phytochemicals? Phytochemicals are ‘non-nutrient’, biologically active and naturally occurring chemical compounds found in plant foods. They act as natural defence systems in their host plants by providing protection against infection and microbial invasions and they also provide the colour, taste and aroma to fruits and vegetables.
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A: I would not recommend fat-burners, especially while you are still breastfeeding. The chemical compounds in these products can be transferred through your breastmilk and may be harmful to your child.
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A: The simple answer to this question is that the lower the saturated fat content of a food, the better.
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A: This can seem confusing but is quite simple when you understand it. Firstly, there are two units for measuring energy, the calorie and the joule.
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Nutrition and healthy eating guidelines often say: Choose leaner cuts of meat. Now, we all know the story about skinless chicken being lower in fat than its skin-on counterpart, but when it comes to red meat, it’s not that clear and there are so many different cuts to choose from.
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Want to eat healthy? It’s helpful to shop using the five food groups as a guide when shopping; this will help with adding balance and variety to the foods you buy. Here is a general ‘skeleton’ shopping guide, to get you started...
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