Nutrition News

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

Fertility, Intuitive eating, Mindful eating, Preconception, Pregnancy, Weight

Is what and how you eat working for you…or against you?

We think ‘diet’ is a four-letter word. Food restriction or “dieting” means intentionally depriving yourself. Ongoing deprivation is generally only ‘successful’ for a certain amount of time before we ‘fall off the wagon’ and…

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Diet and Fertility, Fertility, Mindful eating, Postnatal, Preconception, Pregnancy, Weight

Controlling Non Hungry Eating: one piece of the puzzle for achieving your most comfortable weight

One of the most common techniques our Lifestyle Maternity Dietitians use with clients is a range of strategies to help them identify their patterns of Non Hungry Eating, also known as NHE. WHAT IS NHE? Non hungry eating is eating when…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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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…

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…

Nutrition News

Is what and how you eat working for you…or against you?

Controlling Non Hungry Eating: one piece of the puzzle for achieving your most comfortable weight

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

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

How does diet affect fertility?

Alcohol could affect your fertility more than you think

A dietitian’s diary of managing morning sickness

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

Pregnancy nutrition – how do you measure up?

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