Now a $billion industry, the supplements market here in Australia is home to over 170 suppliers alone. Very few gyms or fitness facilities ‘do not’ offer supplements or nutrition as part of their set up and many look to it as a valuable income stream because of its potential profit margins. Find out whats new in supplements and nutrition here.
Article updated July, 2023. We’re always hearing claims made these days about the seemingly magical properties of probiotics and so-called super-foods. There’s so much noise in the wellness space that it’s difficult to work out what’s true and what’s just hype. It seems reasonable that fresh, natural foods must be good for you, but what […]
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Also known as the ‘miracle mineral’, magnesium is often forgotten about in the list of essential minerals your body needs for optimum functioning. What you may not realise is that magnesium is required for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body – yep, 300! Magnesium has so much work to do in your body, just so
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According to a new report from the Grattan Institute, Australia should introduce a tax on sugary drinks to help recoup some of the costs of obesity to the community. A sugary drinks tax: recovering the community costs of obesity calls for a new excise tax of 40 cents per 100g of sugar, on all non-alcoholic, water-based
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Article by Holly Louise Fitness, Pharmacist and expert for Body Science As a pharmacist, personal trainer and online coach, improving the health of my patients and clients is my priority. Using high quality supplementation alongside a balanced diet is vital to ensure optimal nutrition status, regardless of activity levels and goals. One of the biggest
By Belinda Reynolds, IsoWhey Sports Dietitian and Nutritionist. Beetroot Beetroot juice is a rich source of nitrates. The salivary glands extract nitrate from foods and the bacteria within saliva convert it to nitrite. Nitrite is further processed into reactive nitrogen species including nitric oxide (NO) in the acidic environment of the stomach. Evidence is emerging
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Top tips from author donating all cookbook proceeds to The Black Dog Institute A healthy, balanced diet can go a long way to improving your mental and physical well-being, but sadly it’s not a cure-all for the millions of Australians suffering from mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. That’s why Aussie foodie, personal
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The sugar ‘fructose’ has been the subject of considerable media attention, most of which has been negative. Critics link dietary fructose with health risk markers such as obesity, high triglyceride (blood fat) levels and insulin resistance, and claim it is less satiating than other sugars. The fact it’s processed in the body via a different
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New research from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre suggests a low protein, high carbohydrate diet may be the most effective for stimulating a hormone with life-extending and obesity-fighting benefits. The findings, published today in Cell Metabolism, paint a clearer picture of the role of a little-known hormone called Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21) –
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The Kakadu Plum, a little plum grown in the Top End of Australia could be the answer to treating Alzheimer’s disease. The Kakadu Plum, also known as Billygoat, Gubinge and Bush Plum, has the highest natural source of vitamin C of any plant in the world. It also has superior antioxidant properties. Researchers believe that
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University of Sydney researchers have confirmed widespread bias in industry-funded research into artificial sweeteners, which is potentially misleading millions by overstating their health benefits. In the same week that the sugar industry came under fire for influencing the integrity of scientific research, this new comprehensive review of artificial sweetener studies reveals that reviews funded by
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Peanut butter’s high protein content makes it ideal for the physically active Want an absolutely yummy and indulgent breakfast or lunchtime treat but determined to stick to a super healthy diet? Then simply stock your pantry with jars of natural peanut butter! Be sure to choose a range with no additives, no preservatives and no
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The Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) is urging Australians to keep their pantry stocked with healthy staples to help minimise food waste, starting with a pantry clean-out to extend their food budget this spring. On average, Australian households throw out the equivalent of one in every five grocery bags purchased, costing the average household more
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