Healthy Lunchbox Ideas
Is there really a healthy school lunch that tastes as good as a chip roll? Transcript from a 2008 interview ‘Bad’ food in kid’s lunch boxes traditionally give them hyperactivity, they don’t concentrate, they just muck up in class, that’s what we’ve known over the last 25 years. But traditional lunches that we ate 25, […]
Can We Stop the Aging Process?
Perspectives on Health and Aging Researchers at Queensland University are making strides in improving quality of life and preventing diseases like Alzheimer’s. They’ve uncovered the molecular secrets of aging in cells, shifting the perspective from randomness to predictability. Let’s pause here. I’d like to share how I view the body versus how scientists do. Neither […]
Never Give Up On Your Dreams
A 41-year-old dream just came true… In 1983, frustrated by my degree in Dietetics I got on my bike and went to the beach near my university. I had dreams about being a dietitian but everything I was being taught did not sit right with me. I was being taught a mechanistic dietary dogma that […]
First, We Had Cultured Oil, Now It’s Cultured Meat
The USDA has just allowed for lab grown meats otherwise known as cultured meats (not to be confused with plant-based meats) to be available in the US human food supply. FSANZ, the Australian food regulatory body has received an application from an Australian company – Vow, to have cultured meats allowed in our food supply. […]
Cost of Living and Health
As the cost of living goes up many people take short cuts, but when it comes to health this is where we should place more emphasis and reduce costs somewhere else. Why? Prioritising your health when the budget gets tight is key. Health is not hard to maintain, and even getting back to health is […]
Flavours in Food and Vaping
I’ve been traveling for nearly 3 months now through different countries and continents. Food habits and diets of the different countries and areas are remarkably different. I noticed that in Eastern and Western Europe that the diet was filled with real food but as I made my way through some supermarkets, as opposed to the […]
F**k Cancer, or should we be mad at something else?
More and more I see bumper stickers saying F**K Cancer. Whenever I see them, I think “it’s not the cancer you should be mad at , it’s what causes the cancer that should be bumper stickered everywhere”. Perhaps we should be saying, “f**k ultra processed foods, chemical agriculture, microplastics, glyphosate, sunscreens, toxic personal care products, […]
Free Nutrition Advice on the Medicare System
The Dietitians of Australia believe that everyone diagnosed with diabetes should have free access to nutritional advice through the Medicare system, at least 7 visits a year, with an accredited Dietitian. I agree people, not just those with diabetes, need more information on nutrition. What may become a problem for dietitians is that they will […]
Climate Change, Weather, and Food.
Firstly, I want you to know that you are about to read an opinion piece. It’s about climate and this subject is highly polarising not just in the general public’s point of view but also in the science community. Why would I be writing about climate when I’m a nutritionist? Possibly because our farms and […]
Looking at Metabolic Health May Be the Answer to Mental Health Conditions
Manic depression, known as bipolar disorder, has been treated with drugs and psychotherapy but a new study based out of Edinburgh University is seeing the mental health disorder as something quite different. Rather than treating it as a mental health issue, it is now being seen as a metabolic and circadian health issue. And that’s […]
Glutamine; Hoax or Healer?
I’ve been in the nutrition world far too long to see a new supplement trend on TikTok and become a best seller not to be a little suspicious as to its ability to do all the things claimed. I also wonder how the demand for this nutrient can be maintained worldwide. Is it an extract, […]
Obesity Drug – is it the one pill wonder?
I was reading the weekend Australian paper front page as I dropped into my local newsagent. The Nations Weight Divide – Personal Problem or Society’s Fault? I had to buy it. I wanted to know what mainstream media was saying about what we need to do regarding the amount of obese people in Australia. Personally, I’d […]
The Cost of a Degree
Recently I was talking to two young university graduates. Combined, these two students had a university debt of nearly half a million dollars. I was floored to say the least. They were both professionals capable of making good money and were working very hard with long hours to reduce the debt. Not everyone comes out with a university debt of that size, but talking to […]
Does Organic Mean Nutrient Rich?
Before I talk about what I don’t like about certified organic foods, it’s important that you know that I do support this industry. Despite some of the Australian organic standards being archaic, the ACO (Australian Certified Organic) certify many brilliant foods. Despite this, there are some loopholes and some big players in the food industry […]
Ultra-Processed Foods Can Be Good For You?
Not all ultra-processed foods are made for you? I’m a little perplexed by this statement as in their references are there multiple studies showing the relationship between increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and disease states.
Apeel – Insanity From Every Direction
Apeel is approved in Australia for use on all fruits and vegetables and there are no labelling laws. What is Apeel? The product Apeel is yet another example of stupidity when it comes to the goodness of organic, regeneratively grown fruits and vegetables. The media shows it as preserving food and reducing food waste, hunger […]
What Actually is Lab-Grown Meat?
What actually is lab-grown meat? The USDA has just allowed for lab grown meats otherwise known as cultured meats (not to be confused with plant-based meats) to be available in the US human food supply. The Australian equivalent has received an application from an Australian based company to have cultured meats allowed in our food […]
Back on the Speaking Circuit
It’s been a hectic couple of weeks back on the speaking circuit with a series of library talks on the Sunshine Coast. It’s the greatest number of live talks I’ve done in the last couple of years and I must admit, I’ve really enjoyed them. It has been wonderful to reach beyond those who follow […]
