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Confused about what nutritional supplements you need in pregnancy? You’re not alone.

Many women want assurance that their nutritional needs are being met. Supplements - a quick pill to pop- are often seen as a more efficient way of obtaining required nutrients compared with food. But are they as safe as they claim?

Postnatal

The Postpartum Rollercoaster: Navigating Mental and Emotional Wellbeing After Birth

Congratulations! You've just brought a baby into the world. This is a time of immense joy, but let's be honest, it can also feel like an emotional rollercoaster. Between the sleep deprivation, hormonal shifts, and the sometimes overwhelming…

Dietary Quality, Food safety, Fruit & Vegetables, Gestational Diabetes, Morning Sickness, Pregnancy, Recipes and Meal Ideas, Weight

PODCAST – Eating for Two? Peak Nutrition for Pregnancy

In this podcast Clare and Shelley cover nutritional needs of pregnancy. Topics they discuss include the importance of a nourishing, high quality diet in pregnancy, food safety, weight gain, and recommended supplements. They back up these facts with the nutrition science that sits behind the recommendations and practical solutions to achieve these goals.

Dietary Quality, Food safety, Pregnancy

Busted! (PART 2). Three more myths about pregnancy nutrition: Supplements, morning sickness, and food freedom

Congratulations! You're embarking on an incredible journey of pregnancy. Amidst the excitement, there's also a whirlwind of information (and sometimes misinformation) about what to do (and not do) to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Nutrition plays…

Dietary Quality, Fruit & Vegetables, Pregnancy, Recipes and Meal Ideas, Weight

Busted! Three Myths About Pregnancy Nutrition (PART 1)

Congratulations! You're pregnant. It's a whirlwind of emotions, doctor's appointments, and a million questions about what to do (and not do) to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Nutrition is a big one, and with all the information (and sometimes…

Dietary Quality, Fruit & Vegetables, Mindful eating, Postnatal, Recipes and Meal Ideas

Prepping your pantry – the new mum’s kitchen cupboard makeover

Those early days with a newborn are a whirlwind of sleep deprivation, endless cuddles, and a constant hunger that seems to come from nowhere. But amidst the chaos, taking care of yourself and your growing bub through nutritious food remains…

Dietary Quality, Ultraprocessed foods

Ultra-Processed Foods: A Hidden Threat to Our Planet

In the bustling aisles of supermarkets, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) reign supreme. Their colourful packaging and enticing flavours beckoning shoppers to indulge. These heavily modified products, often brimming with unhealthy fats, added sugars,…

Blood glucose levels, Dietary Quality, gut health, Ultraprocessed foods, Weight

Ultra-Processed Foods and Weight Gain

Ultra-processed foods have become increasingly prevalent in modern diets. They are heavily modified and contain unhealthy fats, added sugars, and salt. While ultra-processed foods may taste appealing, their excessive consumption can lead to…

Dietary Quality, Fruit & Vegetables, gut health, Ultraprocessed foods

Ultra-Processed Foods and Gut Health

Ultra-processed foods are foods that have been heavily altered from their natural state through a series of industrial processes. But isn’t chopping and canning also processing? Food processing generally refers to any action that alters…

Nutrition News

Confused about what nutritional supplements you need in pregnancy? You’re not alone.

The Postpartum Rollercoaster: Navigating Mental and Emotional Wellbeing After Birth

PODCAST – Eating for Two? Peak Nutrition for Pregnancy

Busted! (PART 2). Three more myths about pregnancy nutrition: Supplements, morning sickness, and food freedom

Busted! Three Myths About Pregnancy Nutrition (PART 1)

Prepping your pantry – the new mum’s kitchen cupboard makeover

Ultra-Processed Foods: A Hidden Threat to Our Planet

Ultra-Processed Foods and Weight Gain

Ultra-Processed Foods and Gut Health

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