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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…

Dietary Quality, Pregnancy, Ultraprocessed foods

Ultra-Processed Foods and Pregnancy Health: Understanding the Risks and Making Informed Choices

During pregnancy, a woman's nutritional needs increase to support the growth and development of her baby. However, the modern diet is increasingly dominated by ultra-processed foods, which can pose significant risks to both maternal and fetal…

Blood glucose levels, Diet and Fertility, Fertility, PCOS, Preconception, Pregnancy

Five important things to consider when becoming pregnant after weight loss surgery.

What is bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery, also known as weight-loss surgery, is a type of surgery that involves making changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. It is designed to make the stomach much smaller, which causes…

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…

Nutrition News

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

Ultra-Processed Foods and Pregnancy Health: Understanding the Risks and Making Informed Choices

Five important things to consider when becoming pregnant after weight loss surgery.

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

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