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Nutrition News

Presenting the latest research, evidence, and interesting facts in a practical and relatable way.

Blood glucose levels, Diet and Fertility, Fertility, Fruit & Vegetables, PCOS, Preconception, Pregnancy, Weight

Can what I eat and how I move help my Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects around 10% of Australian women in their reproductive years. This is due to hormonal changes. This ‘syndrome’ is linked to a range of health issues for affected women, trans or non-binary…
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1 October 2023
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Diet and Fertility, Fertility, Fruit & Vegetables, Preconception

The Ultimate Guide to Supplements and Fertility: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What to Avoid. (Hint: it’s probably not what you think…)

If you are trying to conceive, you may wonder if taking supplements can improve your chances of falling pregnant. After all, nutrition plays an important role in reproductive health. Some vitamins and minerals may support fertility in various…
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1 September 2023
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Nutrition and fertility foods for preconception
Diet and Fertility, Fathers Diet, Fertility, Preconception

How does diet affect fertility?

What a woman (and her partner) eats before conception plays a significant role in many parts of the pregnancy journey. This includes how quickly they may fall pregnant, woman’s health through pregnancy, as well as how their baby develops…
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3 August 2023
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Diet and Fertility, Fathers Diet, Fertility, Preconception, Pregnancy

Alcohol could affect your fertility more than you think

Most people are aware that alcohol should be avoided in pregnancy. But did you know that drinking alcohol can affect fertility? Drinking any amount of alcohol can make it more difficult to conceive. Despite no definite cut off with alcohol…
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2 July 2023
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Morning Sickness, Pregnancy

A dietitian’s diary of managing morning sickness

Elated is an understatement to the feeling of finding out that I was pregnant. And of course being a dietitian, I began planning my meals and snacks to optimize my nutritional intake and ensure I could be as healthy as possible for my growing…
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2 June 2023
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Blood glucose levels, Gestational Diabetes, Pregnancy

Help! I’ve got gestational diabetes and my blood glucose readings are high.

What is gestational diabetes? Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) or gestational diabetes (GD) is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It is diagnosed following a 2-hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) at around 24 to 28 weeks…
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11 May 2023
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Fruit & Vegetables, Pregnancy, Recipes and Meal Ideas

Pregnancy nutrition – how do you measure up?

Growing a healthy baby relies on getting the extra nutrients that your baby needs for growth and development.  The food and drink you eat is the main source of nutrients for your growing baby. In pregnancy, there are amounts and types of food…
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10 April 2023
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Pregnancy, Recipes and Meal Ideas

Going against the grain – What are you missing out on if you go grain-free in pregnancy?

Grain foods have received a lot of unfavourable attention recently.  Many popular diets label them ‘high carb’ or ‘unhealthy’ and promote removing them from our diet. However, there is very little evidence that going grain-free will…
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8 March 2023
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Diet and Fertility, Fertility, Fruit & Vegetables, Preconception, Weight

Priming your body for pregnancy

It is well known that nutrition during pregnancy is important. However, many of us forget our habits and dietary patterns before falling pregnant can affect our baby’s health at birth, as well as for their entire lifetime. Getting it right…
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6 February 2023
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