HMRI dietitians and researchers Clare Collins and Tracy Burrows often get asked when an adult might consider bariatric surgery for weight management. Many people may be eliegible but bariatric surgery is not suitable for everyone with obesity. Here’s why…
Category: Food and Nutrition
How to beat weight gain at menopause
For many women, the journey through menopause is a roller coaster of symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, sleep disturbance, dry and itchy skin, mood changes, anxiety, depression and weight gain. Even though weight gain is common, you can beat it by using menopause as an opportunity to reset your eating and exercise habits.
Can supplements or diet reduce symptoms of arthritis? Here’s what the evidence says
Arthritis is a disease that affects more than 350 million people affected around the globe, including about four million Australians. But can supplements or diet reduce the symptoms of arthritis?
Can a keto diet help with migraine?
With past studies showing that elevated ketone levels may exhibit benefits for those with neurological conditions like epilepsy, can a ketogenic (keto) diet help one of the world’s other most common neurological conditions – migraine?
Is chocolate good or bad for you?
As we head towards the Easter long weekend and no doubt over-consumption of all things chocolate, we spoke with HMRI and University of Newcastle Molecular Nutritionist, Dr Emma Beckett, to get the truth about whether chocolate is really good or bad for you?
COVID Q&A: Managing our diet and nutrition during lockdowns
Maintaining good nutrition and eating habits is important during lockdown periods where our routines can be disrupted. Laureate Professor Clare Collins provides some advice on how we can best manage our diet during lockdown restrictions.
Can you be addicted to food?
2020 HMRI Award for Mid-Career Researcher Tracy Burrows intends to find out
What is seitan? The vegan protein alternative going viral online
The trend towards vegetarian and vegan diets means more people are looking for meat-free protein alternatives. Enter seitan (pronounced say-tan), the latest food trend that’s going viral online. by Dr Kerith Duncanson- Accredited Practising Dietician. Originally featured in The Conversation.
