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Fathers Diet, Fertility, Fruit & Vegetables, Preconception, Pregnancy

Why “2 & 5”? – understanding the science that supports our dietary guideline goals for fruit and vegetables

The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend we ‘Go for 2&5’ … in other words, to enjoy two serves of fruit and five serves of vegetables every day. Where does the recommendation for '2&5' come from? The benefits of eating fruit…

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Pregnancy, Weight

Pregnancy weight gain – why just setting a number is the wrong conversation

Weight gain in pregnancy – it’s a hotly debated topic. Whether we post about it or discuss it with our antenatal colleagues we get some strong opinions and concerns. “Yet another thing to feel guilty about while pregnant!” “Is…

Pregnancy

What happens in the first 9 months can last a lifetime – understanding fetal programming.

Have you heard about ‘fetal programming’? No, this isn’t about how children are very good at using iPads! Fetal programming is also known as the ‘developmental origins of health and disease’. It explains how (very) early-life nutrition…

Diet and Fertility, Fertility, Preconception

Slow carbs, not low carbs – the role of glycemic index in fertility

Carbohydrates or “carbs” are a hot topic of conversation in many different areas of health. Did you know they can play a big role in improving your fertility?

healthy lunch ideas from Dr Shelley Wilkinson

Recipes and Meal Ideas

Seven Quick and Healthy at-home Lunches

With the pandemic turning our working and eating routines on their heads it’s no surprise some of us fall into a meal-time rut. Eating regularly and not skipping meals is important for many reasons. Regular meals help punctuate the day,…

Diet and Fertility, Fathers Diet, Fertility, Preconception

Expectant dads’ diet during pregnancy

What expectant dads eat has a lasting effect on the future health of their unborn children, a Queensland-based study suggests.

Nutrition News

Why “2 & 5”? – understanding the science that supports our dietary guideline goals for fruit and vegetables

Pregnancy weight gain – why just setting a number is the wrong conversation

What happens in the first 9 months can last a lifetime – understanding fetal programming.

Slow carbs, not low carbs – the role of glycemic index in fertility

Seven Quick and Healthy at-home Lunches

Expectant dads’ diet during pregnancy

Lifestyle Maternity

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