serves 2 Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower, trimmed and broken into florets 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ cup uncooked quinoa 1 teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon ground turmeric 2 cups coriander, finely chopped 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped salt and cracked pepper ½ cup Greek-style yoghurt 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed …
Written by Vicki Ma (Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian) Vitamin B12 is one of the most important B vitamins. It plays a crucial role in the formation of red blood cells & maintaining normal brain function. B12 also works in conjunction with folate to produce DNA and is involved in the metabolism of body …
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Written by Vicki Ma (Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian) If you think there’s no such thing as a protein overload, think again! Take one look at the booming supplement companies, it says it all, our culture is obsessed with protein. Why is protein so important? Every part of our body, including the skin and …
Written by Vicki Ma (Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian) Tired of feeling tired? Chances are, you could be low in iron! Symptoms of low iron levels Tiredness Lethargy Poor concertation Dizziness Low mood Frequent infections If you have any of these symptoms see your doctor for a blood test to confirm whether your iron …
Do you get enough calcium? According to the Australian Health Survey over half of our population are not meeting their requirements. That’s a bit of a concern! Calcium is an important nutrient in our diet, especially as you get older. We need calcium to help keep our bones strong and healthy so that we can …
Written by Vicki Ma (Accredited Pracitising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian) Nodding off as you read this? Are you getting enough sleep? Studies are showing we’re a sleep-deprived nation – Australians are not spending enough time clocking up the Zzzz! Lazy weekend sleep-ins seems to be a thing of the past. Many people are now sacrificing sleep …
Written by Vicki Ma (Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian) Before you mindlessly scoff down your next pizza or block of chocolate, pause and think about how this might affect your mood. Studies conducted by Deakin University have identified that people consuming high processed food diets are more likely to develop mental disorders such as …
Written by Vicki Ma (Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian) Each year we (mostly women) spend millions on creams and serums and everything in between in an attempt to get radiant looking skin. But there’s an easier (and cheaper) solution! Diet plays a major role in keeping our skin healthy. Eating a variety of foods …
Have you ever been on a detox diet to “cleanse” your liver, improve overall health or lose that unwanted weight gain? Detox diets have been around for many years, heavily promoted by influential people such as Hollywood celebrities. It’s the rage on social media channels! – claiming to be the solution towards achieving “easy” and …
Written by Victoria Laios (APD) It is the middle of the working week and reaches that time of the day. You feel fatigued and drained of energy – you are at your desk wondering how you will get through today, let alone the rest of this week. “Three-thirtyitis” is a common feeling amongst all of …
