Dietitians Corner
Understanding food intolerances and allergies
Food reactions can be confusing - are you dealing with an allergy or an intolerance? While allergies trigger the immune system and can be life-threatening, intolerances are more common and harder to detect. This blog explores the key differences, symptoms, testing methods, and management strategies to help you take control of your health. Learn how to identify food triggers, manage symptoms, and seek the right support. Read more to gain clarity and improve your well-being.
Pre-diabetes prevention: Why you should say goodbye to these 7 unhealthy foods
Pre-diabetes develops when blood sugar levels are higher than usual but not yet high enough to be considered as type 2 diabetes. Think of it as an early warning sign that you are at high risk of developing diabetes in the future. Your risk of developing diabetes in the future is 10 to 20 times greater compared to those with a normal blood sugar level and it is a good time review your diet and exercise patterns.
Does joint pain stop you from losing weight?
Aches and pains are typically connected with ageing, particularly in the joints. You assume it will never happen to you, until one day you wake up with a sharp aching or burn in your joints when you get out of bed or go up the stairs.
Say goodbye to baby weight: Simple & effective ways to get back in shape
How to lose the baby weight? There are lots of ways and things that you can do while having a newborn. Read this blog for the tips and tricks on how!
Do you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
In spirit of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness month, we wanted to share information on the topic and what you can do if you think you have symptoms.
Is menopause the cause of my weight gain?
There a several possible reasons why your weight may change while going through menopause. Our dietitian recommends the possible reasons that could be the cause for this and ways to avoid this.
Diabetes & weight loss tips
If you are pre-diabetic, or have Type II Diabetes, you have something called insulin resistance, which means that your body can’t use insulin as well as it should be able to. Click the link to read more.
Psychological barrier to weight loss
So you’ve got your exercise program and diet sorted, the weight should just drop off now… right?
